Position Type:
Non Instructional - All Titles/Program Analyst

Date Posted:
5/9/2022

Location:
Educational Technology - 416

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

PROGRAM ANALYST
Office of Educational Technology

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Program Analyst within the Office of Educational Technology.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that if you are the successful candidate for this position, you will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date you will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, gathers information to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs; prepares reports; recommends program changes; does other related work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
2. One (1) year of experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs in an agency or organization.
3. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

NOTE: Applicants who do not meet the above educational requirement may substitute additional work experience as indicated below on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

NOTE: This title is intended to classify positions responsible for the evaluation of operating programs, not computer programs. Experience in the analysis of computer programs cannot be considered toward meeting the experience requirement.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Gathers and analyzes data on program operations.
2. Conducts site visits.
3. Reviews program expenditures.
4. Conducts studies and evaluates results.
5. Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, program accomplishments, or other significant factors.
6. Reviews operational programs and activities to evaluate their effectiveness.
7. Recommends changes in program objectives, operations and use of resources.
8. Prepares reports.
9. Establishes and maintains records and files.
10. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data.
2. Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research, analyses and evaluations.
3. Knowledge of the factors to be considered in the review and evaluation of operational programs.
4. Ability to collect and analyze data.
5. Ability to conduct studies and evaluate results.
6. Ability to review and evaluate operational programs and activities.
7. Ability to identify actual and potential problems areas, and recommend changes.
8. Ability to prepare reports.
9. Ability to establish records and files.
10. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
11. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
12. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

1. Salary: $50,100 - $65,100
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Local 32

How to Apply
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING and CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: May 9, 2022
Closing Date: May 20, 2022

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER