Education Transition Support Specialist - Facilities Management

About the role

The Agency of Education (AOE) is seeking qualified candidates to serve as an Education Transition Support Specialist, focusing on supporting major legislative initiatives related to school facilities. This role will manage and coordinate Agency supports for key elements of school facilities management, integration, and consolidation, aligning with state education transformation goals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the education field to provide facilities data and information, identify potential resources, and support consideration of various facilities options.
• Facilitate discussions with, and recommend solutions to, school and district leadership regarding resource reorganization in alignment with statewide education goals and policy changes.
• Engage with district leaders and subject matter experts to support organizational planning strategies and ensure an effective use of resources, integration of business processes, and creation of training materials for field partners.
• Utilize existing data or regulations, such as District and Education Quality Standards, to identify and implement supports.
• Provide direct testimony to the Vermont legislature to inform major policy changes related to education finance, governance, and accountability.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with school facilities management (or similar).
• Experience analyzing complex activities, relationships, and situations, identifying problems, drawing logical conclusions, and developing and defending independent recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, organizational development, business, public administration, continuous improvement, or related field AND four (4) years or more of experience in change management or organizational development that includes experience in the basic concepts of process improvement, strategic planning, organizational redesign, change management, and performance analysis.
• OR Eight (8) years or more of experience in change management or organizational development that includes experience in the basic concepts of process improvement, strategic planning, organizational redesign, change management, and performance analysis.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software.

Benefits

The State of Vermont offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan for employees and their families.
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous leave plan.
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

Total compensation for this position includes a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits valued at approximately 30% of the total compensation.

Schedule

Work is performed in a standard office setting, with some in-state travel required.