Administrative Consultant

Administrative Consultant

Salary

$78,811.20 - $121,180.80 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-01240

Agency

282 Iowa Department of Education

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

idoe.hr@iowa.gov

To Apply

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process

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Job Description

Iowa Department of Education's mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.

We are looking to find a highly qualified leader to serve as the Department's Administrative Consultant for Community Colleges in the Bureau of Community Colleges. This person will provide key leadership and oversight for the Department.

Your Responsibilities:

Serve as team lead/project manager for ongoing work of the community colleges academic and student affairs team. In this lead capacity, you will collaborate and network with education consultants and leadership across Iowa working on key community college programs including concurrent enrollment, program quality, faculty support, student success and accreditation. You will also play a key leadership role with community college accreditation desk review and site visits.

Coordinate and lead teams related to emerging community college reform efforts. In this lead capacity you will 1) develop the scope, timing, elements, and priority of projects assigned by bureau management; 2) develop and implement project plans including goals, objectives, procedures, and resources; 3) collaborate with management on organizational matters, evaluate/resolve operational issues, and prepare supporting rationale or documentation; 4) present data team products to stakeholders such as community college presidents, trustees, legislative committees, and at national conferences; 5) serve as liaison with statewide community college groups; 6) resolve complex program or project administration problems by analyzing a variety of information including federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and developing solutions that may be innovative; and 7) represent the bureau on national research, data sharing, and initiatives related to community colleges and workforce development.

Serve as lead project manager of the Iowa Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund (ISWJCF) Programs and activities, and other workforce related initiatives. Related duties include: 1) Collaborating and networking with education consultants and leadership across Iowa working on ISWJCF programs; 2) Providing leadership and technical support related to processes and procedures required to design and implement appropriate policy guidance, technical assistance, record keeping, and data collection and analysis for the following state programs: Workforce Training and Economic Development (WTED), Pathways for Academic Career and Employment (PACE), Gap Tuition Assistance and Accelerated Career Education (ACE) Infrastructure, and Workforce Pell.

Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience in large-scale project implementation.
• Experience in policy analysis or implementation.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov.

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel

A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

• Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals
• Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
• Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
• Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
• Competitive salary and benefits package:

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and experience equal to five years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations.

2) A combination of a total of nine years of education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work may substitute for one year of full-time experience.

3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in social work, law, education, engineering, or public or business administration, and experience equal to three years of full-time, professional-level work in program administration, development, management, or operations.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as an Education Program Consultant.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

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Employer State of Iowa

Agency 282 Iowa Department of Education Address Grimes State Office Building

400 E 14th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website https://www.educateiowa.gov/