Adult Education Grant and Fiscal Specialist - Education Specialist III

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ADULT EDUCATION

Opening Date: May 2, 2025

Closing Date:  May 16, 2025

Job Class Code: 3060
Grade: 26
Salary: $56,264.00 - $83,761.60/Annually
Position Number: 014001126

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to provide grant/fiscal program management by planning, developing and evaluating multiple existing and new projects adult education deals with to ensure compliance with each project’s budget and programmatic requirements. Some of the programs/grants that this position will work with include Maine College and Career Access (MCCA); Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA); Maine Jobs and Recovery Program (MJRP); Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE); MaineSpark and others. The position will also help ensure that there is coordination of efforts among team members and interrelated projects. In addition, the program management position will collaborate and enhance relationships with workforce, and educational agencies in the development and implementation of projects related to advancing the learners’ educational and skills attainment for success in the workplace.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of and ability to implement budgetary, procurement and contracting processes.


• Knowledge of effective financial practices.


• Knowledge of effective monitoring processes.


• Knowledge of Project Management processes and best practices.


• Ability to monitor multiple grants and budgets.


• Ability to process and analyze local provider programmatic and financial data for compliance with funding requirements.


• Ability to analyze and explain budgetary and programmatic matters in a clear and concise manner.


• Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and programmatic information, assess the implications and advise team members.


• Ability to successfully partner with team members; other agencies, including the USDOE Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE); and local providers to achieve common goals.


• Ability to effectively use standard desktop software (i.e. Office 365, ZOOM and/or TEAMS, project management) to generate informational and analytical reports from state and local provider data and financial reports.


• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.


• Ability to problem solve.


• Knowledge of effective leadership and management skills.


• Ability to work independently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors Degree in Education or required specialty/substance area and four (4) years professional level experience in required specialty/subject area.


• A Masters Degree in Education or required specialty/subject area may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in grant management and adult education programs.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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