Senior Program Lead, Community Colleges

State-of-Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for statewide impact

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Education seeks an Administrative Consultant for Community Colleges to lead the academic and student affairs team, oversee accreditation activities, and guide statewide workforce development initiatives. You will coordinate project plans, collaborate with education consultants and leadership across Iowa, and represent the bureau in national conferences and data-sharing efforts.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, policy and data-analysis skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating legislation, rules, and proposals.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory language clearly.
• Willingness to travel for state and national engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the community colleges academic and student affairs team.
• Collaborate with consultants and leadership on key programs like concurrent enrollment and accreditation.
• Represent the bureau on national research and workforce development initiatives.
• Oversee ISWJCF programs and related policy guidance, data collection, and analysis.
• Develop scope, timelines, and plans for assigned projects; resolve operational issues.
• Present data and project products to stakeholders, including presidents and trustees.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Master's degree in public admin / education / law / social work / engineering

Nine years total education/experience substitute

Experience as Education Program Consultant (state exec branch)

Job description

The Iowa Department of Education seeks an Administrative Consultant for Community Colleges to lead the academic and student affairs team, oversee accreditation activities, and guide statewide workforce development initiatives. You will coordinate project plans, collaborate with education consultants and leadership across Iowa, and represent the bureau in national conferences and data-sharing efforts.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, policy and data-analysis skills, and the ability to