Job Description

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 124.11 (A) (12) O.R.C. and performs the following educational and/or research duties:

Under direction of leadership the incumbent will:

• Support statewide projects related to K-12 career exploration planning and career-connected learning
• Contribute to research project implementation resource development and continuous improvement activities.

Project and Implementation Support:

• Track project tasks timelines and deliverables

• Maintain project tools resources and organized information

• Support meetings presentations and learning activities

• Identify ways to improve project processes and tools

Research and Problem-Solving:

• Research topics related to education career-connected learning advising and project needs

• Identify key findings trends and useful ideas

• Review and summarize policies guidance and other project information

• Explore promising practices tools and new approaches

Resource Design and Communication:

• Create and update presentations guides tools and other resources

• Turn complex information into clear and useful materials

• Use visual design to make information easy to understand and use

• Use technology and digital tools to support research and resource development

• Improve resources based on feedback and user needs

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street Columbus Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location full-time if selected.

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period .
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS )&Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohios 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools districts educators students families businesses nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion creed national or ethnic origin citizenship status age disability veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

Current enrollment in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program

Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally

Ability to organize information tasks and assignments

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Willingness to learn new topics tools and processes

Candidates from a variety of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will demonstrate:

Interest in education workforce development public service or helping people prepare for their futures

Experience completing research projects or assignments that require gathering and organizing information

Experience creating presentations written materials projects or other resources.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow work through completion

Required Experience:

Intern

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