Management Analyst

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nonpublic Educational Options, is seeking a data-driven, analytical and detail-oriented individual with proven experience in coordination and implementation of a web-based application system.

Under the general direction of the Program Administrator, researches, analyzes materials and information and generates standardized reports pertaining to scholarship programs and/or the chartering process (e.g., survey data, achievement test score data, established program performance measures [e.g., numerical statistics of participants, applications, etc., achievement test scores for scholarship students]):

• Implements quality control measures to ensure correct identification or creation of Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) for award, payment and reporting processes;
• Provides analysis to director and center leadership to aide in decision making;
• Makes recommendations and assists in development of new processes, policies and procedures that contribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness of the scholarship programs.
• Supports regional consultants with compliance, regulations, and procedures to the scholarship programs and/or chartering process.

Assists in preparation of materials for Nonpublic Educational Options office (e.g., fact sheets and program guides) to ensure awareness of program statute, rules, and policies:
Plans and organizes studies and implements solutions by assisting in enhancement of systems to increase program efficiency and effectiveness;

• Assists with preparation for and performance of provider reviews to participating nonpublic schools and providers (e.g., gathers inspection records & background check forms from schools and/or providers, reviews enrollment & service records);
• Assists program staff with preparation of reports post provider review to ensure resolution of identified problem areas;
• Compiles data from multiple provider reviews;
• Analyzes data & generates reports of common issues or trends.

Responds to inquiries (e.g., telephone, written, e-mails) and requests for information from customers and the general public regarding Nonpublic Educational Options programs that require in depth knowledge of applicable laws (i.e., scholarship program statute, rules and policies):

• Maintains accurate records of inquiries for researching, retrieving and organizing data for use by administrator.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications - External

Major Worker Characteristics (For External & Internal)

Experience in a public school, community school, or chartered nonpublic school; Knowledge of fiscal management (e.g., accounting, public budgeting); business administration; public administration; programs, operations, laws, rules & procedures of assigned agency*; operations research techniques or statistical techniques used in managerial decision-making process. Skill in operation of computers (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet) & use of business office applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, database). Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; use proper research methods in gathering data; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports.

(*) Developed after employment.

Job Skills: Operational and Administrative Support

Technical Skills

• Data Analytics, Research, Educational support

Professional Skills

• Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Analyzation
• Experience in public, community school, or chartered nonpublic school

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources (human.resources@education.ohio.gov).

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.