Educator Apprenticeship Program Specialist

1 month ago

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States State of Nebraska Full time
The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:
Education - Agency 13

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$30.219

Job Posting:
JR Educator Apprenticeship Program Specialist (Program Specialist II) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:
Are you ready to make an impact on education in Nebraska? Join us as an Educator Apprenticeship Program Specialist to coordinate both new and existing Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs while supporting the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant. The SAEF grant is designed to expand access to these programs to address urgent shortages in the K-12 teacher workforce and to build the necessary internal capacity, systems, and infrastructure for a successful statewide program.

We are looking for candidates with experience in apprenticeship or teacher preparation programs, exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, and an interest in exploring alternate approaches to recruiting and developing high-quality teachers. If you are outgoing, proactive, and an innovative thinker, we want you on our team. Apply now to help shape the future of education in Nebraska and make a lasting difference

This position is fixed term, with an end date of June 30, 2025. This position may be extended subject to the continuation and availability of funding.

Office Location & Schedule: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Rate:

$30.219/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $26,900 in additional Benefits value See full benefits information at
  • Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
    • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more
    • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each), plus a variety of other leave types
    • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that's $1.56 for every dollar) with a guaranteed 5% return
  • Thirteen paid holidays per year
Essential Functions
  • Provides technical assistance and guidance to program participants related to standards, regulations, policies, procedures, and reporting requirements for State Apprenticeship programs.
  • Creates, reviews, and awards competitive sub-grants for Nebraska teacher-registered apprenticeship programs (T-RAP).
  • Assists with the Grow Your Own Nebraska program and the Nebraska Apprenticeship Model and connects other statewide apprenticeship efforts (e.g., the Explore Nebraska initiative).
  • Conducts surveys, gathers results, and compiles information to assist with program evaluation and continuous improvement to increase program sustainability.
  • Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 90% of work time spent in an office environment (e.g., state offices, home offices); the remaining 10% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as secondary and postsecondary schools, other state agencies, meetings, conferences, etc. There is also approximately one day of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Nebraska's Apprenticeship or Educator Preparation Systems, and proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office (e.g., Microsoft Teams).

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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