NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Associate in Continuing Education (NY HELPS), Box ACS-3219/66208 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 26 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $98456 to $121360 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Adult Career and Continuing Education Services Adult Education Office City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) is seeking to fill an Associate in Continuing Education position in the Adult Education Programs and Policy unit. The incumbent will be part of an upstate or downstate team of regional associates and, in addition, will have fiscal and accountability responsibilities. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:· Collaborate with AEPP Regional staff, program managers of funded adult education programs, and Regional Adult Education Network center directors as part of an upstate or downstate team; Develop and review Requests for Proposals for federal and State adult education funding;· Review and approve budgets, contracts and budget modifications and amendments for Project Tracking System (PTS) and Categorical/Federal System (CAFÉ);· Review and prepare Employment Preparation Education (EPE) State aid claims and the reallocation of EPE state aid;· Analyze data in NYSED’s student and program data base to identify programs for intensive technical assistance;· Work as part of a team to improve performance of underperforming programs identified for corrective action;· Participate in a team to monitor funded adult education programs. This includes priority monitoring of agencies in the Individual Technical Assistance Plan (ITAP) and Corrective Action (CA) status;· Provide statewide technical assistance on new WIOA data system changes and NRS policies to programs;· Assist with implementing the National Reporting System (NRS) and NYSDOL Unemployment Insurance data policies and procedures for program accountability and student results as required by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA);· Provide statewide technical assistance on new WIOA data system changes and NRS policies to programs; and· Oversee the development of literacy zones in the upstate or downstate team regions in partnership with the Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) directors. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are a master’s degree or higher AND four years of professional experience in Continuing Education* which MUST include two years of experience in an oversight or administrative capacity responsible for EITHER:A. the provision of professional development and technical assistance; ORB. the development and implementation of a continuing education program.*Continuing Education is the instruction of out-of-school youth and adults in such areas as: employment preparation, adult basic education, life skills, General Education Development (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation, post-secondary transition, workplace literacy, adult literacy, and specialized instruction for Limited English Proficient/English Language Learners (LEP/ELL.Qualifying Professional Experience: Examples of qualifying professional experience include, but are not limited to, professional experience in one of the following positions:• Supervisor or Director of Adult Education• Literacy Zone Coordinator• Adult Education Program Manager• National Reporting System Accountability Specialist• Regional Adult Education Network Director• National Reporting System Program Manager• High School Equivalency Preparation AdministratorNon-Qualifying Experience: Examples of non-qualifying experience include, but are not limited to, experience in one of the following positions:• K-12 Classroom Teacher• Tenured College Professor• Adjunct Professor• Graduate Assistant• Teaching AssistantPROMOTION: Current NYSED employees must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant in Continuing Education.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Continuing Education.Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 26 or 28), as indicated here: http://www.nysed.gov/hr/section-701-transfer-determinations-between-professional-educator-titles-grade-22-26-and-28.For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:A master’s degree or higher AND four years of professional experience in Continuing Education* which MUST include two years of experience in an oversight or administrative capacity responsible for EITHER:A. the provision of professional development and technical assistance; ORB. the development and implementation of a continuing education program.*Continuing Education is the instruction of out-of-school youth and adults in such areas as: employment preparation, adult basic education, life skills, General Education Development (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) test preparation, post-secondary transition, workplace literacy, adult literacy, and specialized instruction for Limited English Proficient/English Language Learners (LEP/ELL.Qualifying Professional Experience: Examples of qualifying professional experience include, but are not limited to, professional experience in one of the following positions:• Supervisor or Director of Adult Education• Literacy Zone Coordinator• Adult Education Program Manager• National Reporting System Accountability Specialist• Regional Adult Education Network Director• National Reporting System Program Manager• High School Equivalency Preparation AdministratorNon-Qualifying Experience: Examples of non-qualifying experience include, but are not limited to, experience in one of the following positions:• K-12 Classroom Teacher• Tenured College Professor• Adjunct Professor• Graduate Assistant• Teaching AssistantIt is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. This position leads to a maximum salary of $121,360 based on annual performance advances.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 13, 2025 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ACS-3219/66208) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ • https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address accesjobs@nysed.gov Address Street New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 13, 2025 to accesjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ACS-3219/66208) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.