Job Summary

The Program Manager position is located in OSSE's Division of Health and Wellness, works closely with the Director of Strategic Operations and the Assistant Superintendent of Health and Wellness to execute and improve operations related to strategic priorities, division grants management, and financial management. The Program Manager oversees a wide range of activities which include developing and managing strategic plans, defining current and future administrative, financial, and management environments, and establishing metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Division of Health and Wellness (HW)

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Manager will plan, organize, and supervise the operation of a program(s) and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of an agency; develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the agency; advises and consults with administration/division managers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes or recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures of the program.

Establishes and manages long- and short-term program goals; develops, analyzes, and objectives evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Develops, implements and maintains complex procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls in order to obtain smooth and effective operation of a program(s); coordinates work activities of the program to prevent delays in required actions or to improve programs or services; identifies, develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies; plans and writes grant applications and manages grant funded projects.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Demonstrated experience designing instructional training opportunities for adult learners (i.e., the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness validating training materials, and evaluating training) and experience in preparing and presenting recommendations and solutions regarding complex issues based on analysis and evaluation is preferred. A four-year Bachelors' or advanced professional degree from an accredited college or university and at least five (5) years of experience teaching or leading in a school or local educational agency (LEA) is recommended.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

Work is normally performed in an office environment.

Other Significant Factors

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:30AM-5:00PM

Plan, Series, Grade: MS-0340-14

Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS): At-will employment applies to the MSS. All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not covered under a collecting bargaining agreement.

Position Designation: In accordance with Chapter 4 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability, this position has been deemed Security-Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and drug screenings, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eight (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.