Job Description:

Arizona Department of Education

The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization

committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.

Office of Indian Education (OIE) Program Specialist

Job Location:

Office of Indian Education Section

Phoenix Location

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,000 - $70,000

 Grade:  21

 Closing Date:  One week

Job Summary:

• This position will primarily be responsible for collaboration and coordination of OIE events, marketing, communication, partnerships, reports, project-related documentation, listserv, and website management.

·         Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs).  Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Job Duties:

• Facilitate planning, coordination, organization, and execution of OIE events, workshops, trainings, and communication
• Monitor project timelines and deadlines ensuring milestones are met
• Prepare and distribute project-related documentation and reports
• Develop, facilitate, and evaluate professional learning focused on communication systems
• Collaborate and build supportive relationships/partnerships with other ADE units and external stakeholders to coordinate technical assistance, professional development, and alignment of resources for families, schools, and districts
• Facilitate internal and external collaboration and meetings with stakeholders, including tribal entities, educational institutions, and government agencies

·         Plan and coordinate marketing materials and distribution internally and externally

·         Manage OIE listservs

·         Coordinate and organize OIE website updates

·         Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Concepts of project and event planning
• Basic administrative procedures
• Experience organizing and coordinating meetings
• Format and develop reports
• Knowledge of Tribal, local, state, and federal governments
• Cultural literacy on Tribal Nations and their educational history
• Graphic design programs
• Knowledge of K-12 educational systems
• A bachelor’s degree in education, a related field, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required

Skills in:

• Strong oral and written communication to convey a wide variety of information to diverse audiences
• Strong inter-personal communication and emotional intelligence
• Team collaboration-establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships
• Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, and Internet browser
• Excellent organization and time management

Ability to:

• Media support such as marketing, website, social sites, and newsletters
• Understand the "big picture" in a project while simultaneously being detail-oriented
• Multi-task, to meet urgent/critical deadlines
• Adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Identify issues, analyze information, and propose solutions independently or collaboratively
• Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail

Selective Preferences:

Preference will be given to those applicants with a master’s degree in education or a related field.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Driver’s License Requirements.
• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Retirement:

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

·         Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

·         Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

·         10 paid holidays per year

·         Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

·         Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

·         Deferred compensation plan

·         Wellness plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

To submit your resume, click the "APPLY NOW" button below.

Having trouble applying for this position?

Call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.

Please apply at www.azstatejobs.gov

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Job ID: 539509

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Closing Date: 03/19/26