Program Monitoring Coordinator

Title and Other Details

Title: Program Monitoring Coordinator
State Role

Title:

Education Coordinator I
Hiring Range: $90,000 - $104,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Program Monitoring Specialist to provide vision and leadership for implementation of a robust monitoring and evaluation system that leads to high-quality, compliant adult education programs, policies, and practices and supports the Director to coordinate Specialists across all areas.

The Program Monitoring Specialist will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of adult education title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act statute, regulations, and guidance.
• Design and implement an effective system and instruments for evaluating and monitoring programs that receive federal and/or state funds for adult education services.
• Communicate monitoring and evaluation expectations clearly and ensure that they are consistent with the state office priorities.
• Ensure that proper training for site visit evaluators, both state staff and consultants, is provided.
• Gather and analyze necessary data to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and quality of adult education program monitoring and evaluation reports.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Virginia Combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan.
• Contribute substantively to the development and review of annual grant applications and administration of federal adult education and correctional education programs.
• Serve as backup to the data collection, reporting, and accountability specialist, particularly by contributing to reports and policy documents for the field.
• Develop and implement technical assistance programs to support adult education program improvement efforts, working with the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC) as appropriate.

• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for regional adult education including community-based programs
• Knowledge of the National Reporting System (NRS), the state adult education data collection system, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act policy and implementation
• Knowledge of and experience with accepted practices related to program accountability and program evaluation
• Knowledge of and experience with Virginia adult education programs
• In-depth knowledge of the College and Career Readiness standards for adult education and standards-based instruction
• Considerable knowledge of project management, including the ability to work on a team and independently manage multiple tasks and deliverables with critical timelines; insight and ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources and budget allocations for multiple programs
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other agencies and partners associated with adult education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  Advanced degree in education is preferred
• Experience with education program monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in preparing and delivering technical assistance and professional development
• In-depth knowledge and experience as an adult education and literacy grant administrator preferred

Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: , [TTY: 786-8389]

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