Advanced Certification & Administrative Specialist

Department of Education; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The Department of Education Office of Higher Education and Educator Support Services in Augusta, Maine is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the certification team, processing applications and authorizations with discretion and independent judgment. The role covers guidance for the public via emails and calls and handling complex endorsements.

The position requires strong knowledge of modern office practices, the ability to interpret rules, and capability to manage

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment.
• Ability to apply rules, regulations, and policies to non-routine applicants.
• Ability to review proposed/enacted law and rule for feasibility.
• Ability to analyze solutions and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to develop budgets, perform accounting and assemble statements.
• Experience with reconciliation of certification records and discrepancy reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced office and administrative support to the agency and public.
• Coordinate, implement, and oversee the certification team's activities.
• Process applications leading to authorizations and certification.
• Apply interpretation of applicable rules and policies to non-routine cases.
• Develop budgets, perform accounting, and assemble financial statements.
• Daily reconciliation of certification records and review of discrepancies.

Skills

Office management

Rulemaking processes

Business correspondence

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Meetings coordination

Work planning

Application processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

The Department of Education Office of Higher Education and Educator Support Services in Augusta, Maine is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the certification team, processing applications and authorizations with discretion and independent judgment. The role covers guidance for the public via emails and calls and handling complex endorsements.

The position requires strong knowledge of modern office practices, the ability to interpret rules, and capability to manage