DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE TEAM

Opening Date: October 4, 2024

Closing Date:  October 21, 2024

Job Class Code: 6546
Grade: 16
Salary: $39,020.80 - $56,222.40
Position Number: 014006282

Purpose:

The Maine Department of Education is seeking a new member for our Educator Excellence Team!  This role is built to provide administrative support for Department programming related to educator recruitment and workforce issues, teacher mentorship and professional growth, and recognition for outstanding educators in the field.  As part of the Office of Higher Education & Educator Support Services, the Educator Excellence team also works closely with our certification and higher education staff to enact a broad set of programs for Maine educators, the institutions of higher education that train them, and the PK-12 schools they serve.

 The position exists to provide administrative support to assist the Educator Excellence Team succeed in its efforts to develop and support a strong educator workforce via various researched strategies (designed with the focus on achieving best results in education delivery to Maine's youth); as well, to provide thorough educator support services -- which also includes providing ancillary support to the Certification - Higher Education - Educator Effectiveness - Adult Education Teams, when required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Administrative support skills, including use of Microsoft Office products.
• Capacity to juggle multiple, frequently changing priorities, while also keeping in tune with various projects' checklists.
• General knowledge of state government procurement procedures and/or public school facilitation policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal Department partners and external members of the public education field.
• Ability to visualize how to best organize data sets to produce effective reports and graphics.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to established systems. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a proficient knowledge of modern office practices to perform advanced administrative support tasks requiring specialized skills, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, Office Associate I and Office Associate II.

• Preference will be given to candidates with administrative support experience in the public sector, PK-12 education, or higher education and/or a working knowledge of procurement procedures, especially related to state government.

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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