Senior Commerce Program Lead & Advisor (On-Site)

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment is seeking a Commerce Program Supervisor/Expert in Little Rock, AR. This senior role leads the design, implementation, and oversight of commerce programs to drive economic growth and community development, working across policy, business interests, and community needs.

The position requires statewide travel, on-site employment with no remote option, and occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Communications, Journalism, Business, Social Science, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in education or work directly related to the assigned program area.
• Three years of experience in teaching, training, or program management.
• Experience in adult education.
• Experience working with special populations, including English language learners, adult learners, and at‑risk students.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• High level of motivation and integrity.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and public presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to educational licensure.
• Knowledge of educational program development, teaching principles, and presentation techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations.
• Ability to research, design, modify, and conduct educational programs.
• Ability to evaluate applications and supporting documentation.
• Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to adult education programs and literacy councils by interpreting federal and state regulations, answering questions, resolving problems, and advising local programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through annual on-site visits, program reviews, and desk audits to ensure program compliance; advise local program administration personnel of violations, recommendations, and commendations.
• Review and analyze program status and accountability reports for compliance and performance.
• Monitor and approve federal and state grant budgets, amendments, expenditure reports, and project applications for adult education and literacy council programs.
• Write comprehensive reports; participate in the submission of federal and state reports; assist in writing policies and procedures, state plans, and other internal documents, including succession plans.
• Develop and recommend new and revised policies and procedures to respond to changes in programs, service needs, objectives, and priorities, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Assist in data matching and in calculating state and federal funding for programs.
• Facilitate and/or lead workshops and presentations during local meetings and professional conferences.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement ongoing continuous professional development and technical assistance for adult education and literacy council administrators and other instructional personnel to support planning and improvement of educational programs.
• Coordinate adult education programs and services with educational institutions, businesses, industries, and community and professional organizations to ensure adherence to administrative directives and to maximize integration and delivery of programs and services.
• Protect the integrity of all confidential client, student, and employee information.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public presentation skills

Independent work

Regulatory interpretation

Data evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Communications, Journalism, Business, Social Science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment is seeking a Commerce Program Supervisor/Expert in Little Rock, AR. This senior role leads the design, implementation, and oversight of commerce programs to drive economic growth and community development, working across policy, business interests, and community needs.

The position requires statewide travel, on-site employment with no remote option, and occasional weekend hours.