Education Staff Assistant

The State of Connecticut, State Department of Education is seeking an Education Staff Assistant to facilitate the work of the newly formed Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board within the Commissioner’s Office. You will contribute to the pivotal board that shapes educator preparation and certification programs in Connecticut. Join our ambitious team dedicated to fostering excellence in education and preparing educators for a dynamic landscape.

What We Can Offer You:

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• A healthy work-life balance to all employees
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

Position Highlights:

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First Shift
• Hybrid role (Combination of in-office / telework)
• We are located in Downtown Hartford, easily accessible for all commuters

The Role:

• Coordinating the establishment of a 16-member board to ensure a flawless and efficient process.
• Providing support to establish the Board bylaws, ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Drafting agendas and preparing comprehensive meeting minutes to facilitate effective communication and decision-making.
• Coordinating meetings and managing public comment sessions to ensure a productive and inclusive environment.
• Collaboratively working with the liaison to the State Board of Education to ensure seamless integration and cooperation.

Selection Plan

To Apply:

• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
• Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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Important Information After You Apply:

• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Education assists the Secretary, State Board of Education in the performance of special assignments in matters pertaining to educational policy and other State Board responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Acts as an executive assistant to the Secretary, State Board of Education;
• Prepares policy materials for presentation to the State Board of Education;
• Participates in the planning of educational goals and strategies;
• Coordinates the dissemination of information to interested parties;
• Assists in the organization and staffing of units of the Department;
• Prepares reports on matters of concern to the State Board of Education as required;
• Performs research projects as directed;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May assist in developing the State Board of Education agenda;
• May work with representatives of the state, federal, local and legislative agencies on educational matters;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
  • basic philosophy of education;
  • organizational behavior and planning;
• Considerable oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • plan educational policy;
  • prepare comprehensive reports;
  • develop and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Administrative ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated competence to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position as determined by the State Board of Education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a Law degree.
• Experience with state laws pertaining to certification and teacher preparation.
• Experience coordinating public meetings.
• Experience drafting agendas, preparing meeting minutes.
• Experience with Robert’s Rules of Order.
• Experience with general office administration.
• Experience managing competing priorities of a large voting board.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must hold an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.