Office Specialist I - Educator Excellence Team

Employer Industry: Education Why consider this job opportunity... - Salary up to $56,222.40 - Extensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance coverage - Generous paid time off with 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually - Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth within the Maine Department of Education - Supportive and inclusive work environment committed to diversity and belonging What to Expect (Job Responsibilities): - Provide administrative support to the Educator Excellence Team in their programming efforts - Assist with the development and support of strategies to enhance the educator workforce - Collaborate with certification and higher education staff to implement programs for educators - Organize data sets to produce effective reports and graphics - Maintain effective communication with internal partners and external education stakeholders What is Required (Qualifications): - Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work - Competency in applying knowledge of modern office practices for advanced administrative tasks - Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in making determinations on varied matters - Experience in public sector, PK-12 education, or higher education is preferred - General knowledge of state government procurement procedures or public school facilitation policies How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications): - Administrative support experience specifically in the public sector - Working knowledge of state government procurement procedures - Familiarity with PK-12 education systems and higher education institutions - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively - Experience in data visualization and report creation #Education #AdministrativeSupport #CareerOpportunity #InclusiveWorkplace #BenefitsPackage "We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately. We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer Apply Job!