Administrative Consultant (Data Management and Reporting) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4823314) Apply  Administrative Consultant (Data Management and Reporting) Salary $75,753.60 - $116,480.00 Annually Location Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-02187 Agency 282 Iowa Department of Education Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov To Apply To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential. The Data Management and Reporting Administrative Consultant will be an integral member of the Division of Special Education, providing leadership, guidance and support for the Bureau of Data Management. Your Responsibilities: + Oversees the data, analytics, and reporting for the Bureau of Data Management. Provide leadership and coordination to the special education Data and Reporting Educational Program Consultants (EPC) in their work. Provide guidance and coordination as it relates to Division of Special Education and Bureau of Data Management goals. Provide internal goal monitoring in cooperation with the Bureau Chief. Implement division and bureau initiatives in collaboration with Department staff. + Provide leadership for birth-21 special education eligibility and accountability assessment alignment and coordination for initiatives related to Part C and Part B assessment requirements. This work includes summarizing and disseminating assessment results of students with disabilities. + Offer support and technical assistance to districts to support effective special education service delivery and data use/management to improve the success of learners receiving Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) services, birth to 21. This includes: 1) Using and evaluating ACHIEVE data to identify system and student needs; 2) participating in integrated monitoring activities; 3) summarizing ACHIEVE data for purposes of continuous improvement; Develop statewide knowledge of and use of available data platforms (e.g., Panorama Student Success, EdInsight, ACHIEVE) to identify student needs and monitor student progress towards those needs. + Support the statewide implementation of IDEA data management system known as ACHIEVE. This includes: maintaining and sustaining a functional system; working with the ACHIEVE governance council and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize enhancements to the system; coordinating/providing technical assistance necessary for statewide implementation of ACHIEVE; and coordinating with other DE staff to ensure technical access. + In collaboration with the Bureau Chief, coordinate the major data collection activities of the Division of Special Education. Develop procedures to review and revise forms, automate the collection and dissemination of data. + In collaboration with the Bureau Chief, oversees the child count process that gathers information for state funding and federal reporting purposes. This includes setting schedules to meet timelines, determining procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity of information used in fund generation and reporting. + Ensure accurate and complete collection of special education data for reporting to internal staff and external agencies. Create reports, analyses, presentations, and data visualization, as needed. Present to various stakeholder groups. + Work with bureau chiefs and administrative consultants across the Department and division to integrate and align assessments, reporting and compliance requirements with state and federal law. Work cross agency to provide support for measures other teams use in data and analytics to support their work. + Maintain a working knowledge of the state and federal policy and the impact of proposed legislation on the bureaus. + Support the Department priorities through performing other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief. Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application. If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov. Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn: + Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service + Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams + Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner + Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills + Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? + Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities + Collaborative, positive work environment + Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow + Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country + Employee discounts from a variety of vendors + Competitive salary and benefits package: https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits\_Beyond\_the\_Paycheck.pdf (Download PDF reader) Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and experience equal to five years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations. 2) A combination of a total of nine years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work may substitute for one year of full-time experience. 3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in social work, law, education, engineering, or public or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations. 4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as an Education Program Consultant. 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