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Job Title: Program Associate II - SCECH Administrator (12 Months)

Posting Date: July 17, 2012

Closing Date: October 1, 2012

Salary Range: $41,709.00 - $66,661.00 (annually)

Salary noted is pre-concession

Job Type: Administrative

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Executive Director of Professional Development

Location: Office of Professional Development

Qualifications

Education:

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree. The applicant must also have extensive computer experience with Microsoft Office.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience processing and maintaining SBCEU applications and transcripts.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Other Qualifications:

Extensive experience with utilizing the Coursewhere (Online Registration Site) for district professional development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Professional Development

Essential Functions:

1. Supports the development and implementation of the Districtï¿½s process to adhere to the state's guidelines for the Secure Central Registry (SCR).
2. Analyze district employee transcripts and update the State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH).
3. Design a process to track employees' participating in professional development offerings.
4. Manage the course administrator functions for the districts' coursewhere software to ensure that clock hours are awarded
5. Monitor and solicit the participation of paraprofessionals, teachers, and administrators in district-wide professional development.
6. Assist and provide support to the professional development initiatives for non-instructional staff.
7. Utilize the Peoplesoft system to create, track, and receive on professional development services and products with a high level of expertise.
8. Work closely with HR Certification and records to ensure that employees receive proper verification of professional development activities.
9. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.