Senior Program Specialist

LOCATION: Office of Postsecondary Policy, Jefferson City, MO

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of "Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success."

This position supports innovative strategies and coordinates with colleges and universities on the oversight and administration of programs that engage traditional and adult learners. The Senior Program Specialist will help facilitate meetings of the Adult Learner Network, manage grant funding to encourage student enrollment and completion, develop innovative educational solutions, and work with institutional partners as needed to ensure that more Missourians successfully earn credentials that will lead to high-demand employment.