Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleEducation Program Manager 1, (Open to NYS Employees Only), Box OEP-204/14065

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type 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 Education Policy

Office of Post Secondary Access,Support and Success

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Education Program Manager 1 (M-4) within its Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success (OPASS). OPASS is responsible for fostering the development and implementation of collaborative partnerships among and between institutions of higher education, P-12 schools, community-based organizations, parents, students, business, industry, and government to ensure that all students in New York State, especially those in programs administered by the Department’s Office of Higher Education (OHE), have every opportunity to be successful learners in an environment that honors the uniqueness of each individual. Through these programs, some of New York’s most underserved students receive programming and supportive services in more than 500 elementary, middle, and secondary schools, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and colleges and universities throughout New York State. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Higher Education, this individual would be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintain and continuously improve the day-to-day operations of OPASS;
• Supervise staff within OPASS, ensuring that they receive professional development and provide exceptional customer service;
• Collaborate with directors of other SED program offices to ensure consistent processes, policies, and procedures are developed and implemented;
• Work with Counsel, the Deputy Commissioner, and other SED leaders in the development of regulation changes and presenting items to the Board of Regents;
• Represent the Deputy Commissioner and other SED leaders at meetings with internal and external stakeholders regarding higher education opportunity programs;
• Meet with external stakeholders to identify potential issues with program implementation and work with the Deputy Commissioner and other SED leaders to develop solutions;
• Respond to high-level inquiries from the field; and
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Education Program Manager 1.

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated M-3 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

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.cfm

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee AND have one year of permanent service as a Supervisor Education Programs, Supervisor Education of Children with Disabilities, Supervisor Educational Testing, Supervisor Higher Education Programs, Supervisor of Occupational Education, Supervisor of Professional Education Programs, Supervisor School Improvement Planning or Supervisor School Business Management OR two years of permanent service as an Associate in Instructional Services (any specialty area), Associate in Educational Planning and Evaluation, Associate in School Nursing, Associate in Education Improvement Services, Associate in Bilingual Education, Associate in Education Research, Associate in School Business Management, Associate in Continuing Education, Associate in Education of Children with Disabilities, Associate in Education Improvement Services, Associate in Educational Testing, Associate in Higher Education Opportunity, Associate in Higher Education, Associate in Intercultural Relations, Associate in Nursing Education, Associate in Nursing Education (Addictions), Associate in Occupational School Supervision, Associate in Professional Education, Associate in School Library Service and Associate in Teacher Education. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Program Manager 1 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

It 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 This will be a permanent appointment or a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Education Program Manager 1 when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. 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 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 will require 10% in-state/Statewide travel.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $160,911 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 10, 2026 to OEPjobs@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 (OEP-204/14065) 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.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/NYSCOPBA 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).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address oepjobs@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 June 10, 2026 to OEPjobs@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 (OEP-204/14065) 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.