Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSupervisor of Education Programs, (Open to current NYS/SED Employees only), Box OP-1843/70040

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $109250 to $134178 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Professions

Deputy Commissioner’s Office

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12243

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions (OP) is seeking applicants for a Supervisor of Higher Education Programs in the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. The Office of the Professions is responsible for licensing, professional practice, and discipline of the fifty-six professions set forth in Title VIII of the New York Education Law and has a staff of approximately 400. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Confidentially support and coordinate the work and policy initiatives of OP, ensuring the completion of tasks and adherence to timelines, and effective implementation across OP offices;
• Manage the logistics related to the OP items for the monthly Board of Regents meetings;
• Coordinate all the structures and functions of the Committee on the Professions as set forth in Part 24 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, including but not limited to reviews of education, exam, and experience requirements and reviews of petitions for the restoration of professional licenses;
• Coordinate and advise on professional licensing examinations as set forth in Part 59.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
• Assist in the development, analysis, review, and dissemination of research and information on office initiatives, including internal or external emails, memos, reports, and talking points for stakeholder meetings;
• Lead the establishment of operating policies and procedures related to OPs core functions;
• Conduct research, analyze other’s research, and make policy recommendations;
• Coordinate the development of comments of legislative proposals, and where applicable develop legislative and regulatory proposals;
• Supervise professional and administrative support staff who engage in the daily operations of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Supervisor of Higher Education Programs.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and also possess the following: Candidates should be able to demonstrate superior organizational skills; project management skills; attention to detail; oral and written communications skills; and the ability to successfully collaborate with Department Senior Executive leadership and counterparts in other state agencies.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. 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.

This position will require 10% in-state/statewide travel.

This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $134,178 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by January 30, 2025 to OPjobs@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 (OP-1843/70040) 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.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous 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.

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by January 30, 2025 to OPjobs@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 (OP-1843/70040) 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.