State of Florida

Educational Policy Analyst – SES

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $62,379 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • This is specialized work supporting an Educational Policy Analyst – DOE - SES and the State programs staff of the Office of Student Financial Assistance in the Administration of the state funded financial aid programs.
  • The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions.
  • The employee must interact courteously with others.
  • The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
  • Attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Coordinate the development of office procedures necessary for administration of program and schedules and assign work activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of analyses and reports on scholarship issues and recommends to the State Program Director alternative policies and/or programs for addressing these issues.
  • Assists the State Programs Director as a resource for legislative staff in the drafting of legislation, bill analysis, fiscal analysis, and recommends policy changes relative to Scholarship Programs.
  • Interprets and implements federal/state guidelines and regulations.
  • Assists the state programs director in preparing recommended budget requests and estimating conference presentations.
  • Assists in the production of reports to the Commissioner, the Department Leadership Team, the Legislature, and the public, on the status, progress, and future of State Scholarships & Grants Programs.

Requirements

  • One to three years of professional experience in business operations, financial accounting, program management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication.
  • Experience in creating and conducting training courses.
  • Experience with public speaking.
  • Ability to provide work samples of writing skills for grammar, editing and communication review upon request.
Benefits
  • State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
  • Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
  • Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( Eligibility required )
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
  • Ongoing comprehensive training provided
  • Career Growth
  • Highly skilled, professional environment
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
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