Education Director jobs in Albany, NY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have a Master’s or higher degree in one of the following subject areas:

• Education
• Public Administration
• Educational Administration

OR

A Master’s degree or higher that qualified for licensure in a Title VIII profession at the time of conferral*

OR

A Juris Doctorate (JD);

AND

Seven cumulative years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Full-time managerial experience** in the field of professional or higher education;
• Full-time managerial experience** in one of the professions licensed by the State Education Department or in the oversight of professional licensure or professional practice;
• Full-time managerial experience** as an administrator in a program for the development, revision, or critical evaluation of professional education curricula; AND/OR
• Full-time managerial experience** as an administrator of a regulatory program or programs.

• Fields subject to Title VIII professional licensure by the State Education Department can be found at: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index

**three years of the seven years of managerial experience must have been in a leadership position with responsibility for developing and implementing policy, defining goals, and planning and directing the work of others in activities designed to accomplish these goals.

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Professions (OP) is seeking candidates for the Director of Professional Licensing position in the Division of Professional Licensing Services (DPLS). Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner for Licensing and Professional Practice, the Director of Professional Licensing is the lead manager in the issuance of credentials. The incumbent of this position will plan, direct and coordinate the work of the DPLS, which includes the licensing of nearly 60,000 new professionals each year, the registration of approximately 325,000 licensees, and the issuance of limited permits, certifications and privileges, and ensuring the execution of licensing functions in accordance with Title VIII of the State Education Law, the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the Rules of the Board of Regents and other relevant laws and regulations. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead a staff of approximately 90 and ensure that the New York State Education Department (NYSED), the Office of the Professions (OP) and the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) policies are followed;
• Administer OP created licensing examinations and work closely with approved exam vendors to ensure appropriate quality and metrics for other licensing exams that serve as a basis for NYS licensure;
• Manage the annual collection of more than $75 million in fees;
• Make final determinations on all licensure forms to ensure that they capture the needed information in accordance with applicable provisions of law and regulation;
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of official records of licensees and business entities and the certification of license records. Maintain discipline files, answer subpoenas for records, prepare certified licensure and non- licensure verification for court cases, respond to inquiries from OPD, OPMC, media and public professionals;
• Oversee the OP Freedom of Information (FOIL) Unit which responds to requests for licensee information, Regents actions and other licensure documents and data maintained by DPLS;
• Analyze law and regulation to make determinations on application submissions that do not meet established guidelines;
• Oversee the legal process by which a determination is made when an applicant indicates that there is a question of moral character. Coordinate and conduct Committee on the Professions (COP) moral character panels and prepare hearing panel decisions which become part of the licensure record;
• Recommend Law and Regulation changes and/or procedures to promote public protection and effective and efficient professional licensing;
• Provide licensing policy direction to managers, and consult with Deputy Commissioner, Director of Operations and other OP Managers on proposed changes to procedures, and
• Analyze new laws which establish a new profession or change existing requirements and oversee the development of appropriate licensing requirements, application forms and computer licensing screens.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position has been phi-tagged for policymaking. The initial appointment will be temporary, pending non-competitive. Upon Governor approval and filing with the Department of State, the appointment will become permanent, non-competitive. The incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or work experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 15, 2023 to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OP-1680/19581) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20 days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits

• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.