Out of School Time Program Specialist

Provides training and support to schools, districts, and community organizations providing out of school time programming to support advancing school day outcomes for students:

• Provides training and technical assistance on evidence based best practices in out of school time programs;
• Coordinates with academic and nonacademic supports throughout the Department to ensure programs align with state strategic initiatives in literacy, math, family engagement and attendance;
• Applies experience working in a school or out of school time setting to enhance alignment between school day and extended learning opportunities;
• Develops resources, presentations, and tools to assist programs with meeting grant requirements, supporting high impact programming, and partnering closely with school day educators to leverage out of school time as student success;
• Assists programs to expand opportunities for students through community partners and related programming available in out of school time; and
• Uses data to identify needs, resources, and planning to improve results for students participating in out of school time programs.

Participates in selection, compliance, and monitoring of funding:

• Conducts desk reviews and onsite monitoring visits to programs;
• Provides customer service to grantees through regular check-ins, one-on-one technical assistance, grant specific training, and communication;
• Works collaboratively with internal and external customers to support implementation;
• Supports the Department’s application and selection process for grant program competition cycle; and
• Develops reports as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

6 years of combined experience in the following:

• Working in an educational setting (K–12, or higher education) with experience leading out of school time programs

• Leading high-level initiatives focused on academic enrichment opportunities for students

• Providing technical assistance or guidance to educators, administrators, or out of school time entities

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ([email protected]).

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.