Literacy Program Assistant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4826470) Apply  Literacy Program Assistant Salary $52,344.00 - $56,400.00 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number 00679-PrgAsstI-SL-0125 Department Department of Education Division Student Learning Opening Date 02/19/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*** FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Recruitment@cde.state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Type of Announcement This position is open only to classified permanent employees and individuals on a reemployment list of the listed department. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is only open to current Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado. Colorado Department of Education – What We Do The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute. As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data. CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance. CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do. Why Work For CDE The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice! The following is a summary of the benefits we offer: + Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment. + Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible. + Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance + Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) + 11 paid holidays per year + Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals + Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org + Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply) + Paid professional development opportunities A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. Description of Job Work Environment: This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs) + Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm + Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs + up to 20% Travel required Within State of Colorado + A Remote (Home) office is required + Required to report to the work location per business needs + Essential Functions (ADAAA) + LIGHT/Office environment: + Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time + May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally + Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc. + Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree Position Summary: In 2019 the Colorado General Assembly passed changes to the statute related to the Colorado READ Act. These changes increased the workload of the ELSR Office in several ways. The ELSR Office has new compliance measures related to the READ Act that require support above and beyond the existing staff. The position will support the READ Act training, READ Act UIP reporting, READ Act Instructional Program Reviews, READ Act Budget submissions and general technical assistance for the field related to the Colorado READ Act. This position performs technical support and/or office management duties at the operational level determining how the administrative components of the office are completed. The individual in this role must understand how to get practical solutions to resolve specific technical program issues and problems related to the implementation of the READ Act requirements. This position will report to the ELSR Director to implement the statutes and rules of the Colorado READ Act. The position must understand and operate several software programs including Salesforce and SmartSheet. The independent projects mentioned above will occur in addition to providing high-level technical support and training to other administrative staff and office managers. Other office management duties may be given as needed to support the team. The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Educator Training Technical Assistance + Manages all administrative details related to the educator training. + Monitors processes such as training participant enrollment, progress monitoring, training completion, training budgeting, reimbursements, and trainer travel requests and reimbursements. + Establishes, implements, and maintains efficient systems to ensure general and accurate records and supporting documentation as it applies to supporting the training. + Organizes participant materials for upcoming training events needed to support enrolled participants, including registration, compiling and sending meeting agendas, and communications. + Works collaboratively with the Educator Talent unit to identify submissions to educator licensure. + Processes communications related to the training to provide updates on course completion. + Collects, interprets, and presents data as needed by the ELSR Office configured to the appropriate level of detail. + Develops, maintains, and effectively executes project management iterations throughout the life of the assigned training project, which defines activities, sequence, dependencies, duration, and associated resource requirements. + Updates and chases delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines and to keep projects on schedule. + Streamlines, improves, and expands processes in the ELSR Office while identifying process gaps and recommending solutions related to the training. + Holds a regular cadence of conversations with staff to assess areas of opportunities for the unit. + As needed, provides operational assistance to the unit on stakeholder initiatives while maintaining a basic understanding of relevant education laws. + Supports ongoing meetings using Zoom, Teams, and other platforms but attending meetings and providing technical assistance. + Supports purchasing of materials for training requiring the use of PCard. + Other duties as assigned. Workflow Administration/READ Act UIP + Creates and maintains customized project plans, schedules, and timelines as they relate to the READ Act requirements to ensure critical milestones are met as needed for the office and director. + Sets up new users with the correct roles, profiles, and permissions in the required software such as Zoom, SmartSheet, and other products. + Develops and updates training materials for new hires and staff support including the introduction of new processes + Develops reports, dashboards, and processes to continuously monitor data quality and integrity. + Serves as technical support to administrative staff, supervisors, and direct reports as requested to facilitate implementation. + Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: OPTION 1: Minimum Qualifications (MQs) + Four (4) yearsof professional experience as an Administrative or Program support, Clerical Lead, Office Manager, or in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. + The experience must include Two (2) years of specific experience in managing an office or as an Office Manager. OPTION 2: Education Substitution (Bachelors) Graduation from an accredited college or university with aBachelor's degreein a field of study/occupational field related to the work assignment will substitute for theFour (4) yearsof required experience,but not the Two (2) years of specific experience in managing an office or as an Office Manager. Preferred Qualifications: + One (1)year of professional experience performing organizational and administrative support + Knowledge of project management software such as SmartSheet, MS Teams, Excel or other tools Required Skills and Competencies: + Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite. + Experience with event planning, set-up and technical support for in-person and remote training events. + Evidence of collaborative experience in supporting internal teams and external customers. + Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.). + Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work. + Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as on a team. + Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations. + Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines. + Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized. + Ability and willingness to travel. + Must be willing and able to submit to and pass a background check. + Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License/valid Driver's License. Supplemental Information Complete Applications must include : + Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) . + Cover Letter: Required + Resume: Required College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. **Failure to submit a complete applicationas defined above by the announcement close will result in your application being removed from consideration.** ** Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately. Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tohr@cde.state.co.us. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 A cover letter and resume is required that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Resumes and cover letters must be copied & pasted in the respective Supplemental Question Box (3 pages or 11,500 character limit)without names or any contact information or PII information.Please note: The experience, education, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your resume and cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDE. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement. We recommend limiting your resume and/or cover letter to experience that is applicable to this position. Please indicate your understanding of this requirement. 02 Please copy and paste your RESUME into this question (work history only).DoNotinclude any Personally Identifiable Information (Such as your name, any contact information, or social media account information). This area has a limit of 11,500 characters (approximately 3 pages {8*5}). 03 Please copy and paste your COVER LETTER into this question.DoNotinclude any Personally Identifiable Information (Such as your name, any contact information, or social media account information). This area has a limit of 11,500 characters (approximately 3 pages {8*5}). 04 Please indicate your understanding that failure to submit all items listed under "Complete Applications" at the time of application may remove your application from consideration.If have not uploaded the required items, you can go back now and upload those documents before submission of this application. + Yes + No 05 In an effort to encourage equity and diversity and meet legal requirements in hiring, items with personally identifiable information will not be released to Hiring Managers until the interview stage. Application work history must demonstrate that you meet minimum qualifications and detail any experience relevant to the position. Please indicate your understanding of this requirement. 06 The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado Classified positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency? 07 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A". 08 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A". 09 If you are a veteran eligible for Veteran Preference Points, a copy of your DD-214 is required to be submitted as an attachment to your online application.If you have not attached a copy of your DD214 to your application, you may go back and do so now.Have you attached a copy of your DD-214 to this application? + N/A - I am not a veteran. + Yes - I attached a copy of my DD-214 to this application. + No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference. 10 This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement. 11 The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement? + Yes. + Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application. 12 If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email