Public Service Manager 2 (Community Colleges)

Overview

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Education. Candidates must follow the instructions in the To Apply section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.
The Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated Public Service Manager to fill the position of Chief of the Bureau of Community Colleges. This position leads statewide efforts related to community colleges and workforce preparation. The position is also responsible for planning and directing the overall work of the bureau, managing its team of 12 professional staff, and coordinating programs and functions to ensure division objectives and state and federal requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Lead the Bureau of Community Colleges

Oversee the implementation of the community college state accreditation system

Administer, allocate and disburse federal or state funds related to community college facilities and operating costs, proposing administrative rules

Propose administrative rules outlined in Iowa Code sections related to community college programs

Coordinate programs and functions to ensure division objectives and state and federal requirements are met

Direct compliant and timely data collection, management, and actionable analysis of community college student outcome data

Supervise, support, and evaluate administrative consultants and education program consultants focused on program and faculty quality, student success, senior year plus, workforce and continuing education programs, community college data and reporting systems, veteran’s program administration, and OWI/Corrections education

Develop and leverage strong relationships with all education leaders, including community colleges, school districts, regent universities, other institutions of higher education, professional associations, other relevant agencies, and the entire Department to integrate and facilitate major state initiatives and policies

Evaluate state general supervision structures, processes and procedures and recommends refinements/changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Maintain professional competency through review of professional research, on-site visitation of programs and continuing education activities. Participate in professional activities of Bureau, Division, Department, and national and state organizations.

This work includes regular participation in bureau and division meetings, assigned work teams, and other duties as assigned.

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

To review the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact the Iowa Department of Education Human Resources office.

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service

Strong technical skills

Strategic and analytical mindset

Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals

Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams

Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision

Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority)

Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators

Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner

Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

Desirable Qualifications

Administrative experience in a community college or other higher education setting

Experience with data collection and dissemination

Experience with state or federal grant programs

Familiarity with state and federal college accreditation processes

Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators

Experience interpreting and implementing state or federal education law

What’s in It For You?

Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities

Collaborative, positive work environment

Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow

Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country

Employee discounts from a variety of vendors

Competitive salary and benefits package

Further information on benefits is available through the State of Iowa.

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to six years of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.

Ten years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.

All of the following (a and b):

Six years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and

A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

All of the following (a, b, and c):

Four years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and

A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position.

For additional information, please view the job description on the department's site.

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