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ADE COORD OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Coordinator of Governmental Affairs is
responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating the agency's research and
statistical operations. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Class Code:
G074C
Job Grade:
GS09
Special Job Requirements:
0
Typical Functions:
Supervises a medium-sized professional and administrative support staff by interviewing
and recommending applicants for hire, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the
performance of incumbents.
Plans and coordinates research and data analysis on state and national education issues
and compiles reports to provide statistical information to school district administrators.
Provides technical assistance concerning legislation and the legislative process for
agency staff, school administration, state officials, and the public.
Reviews and maintains education related state legislation and files, including school
district budgets and statistical reports.
Coordinates the activities of the legislative services unit and tracks progress on required
actions from new and existing legislation.
Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures to respond to
changes in operational needs and objectives of the agency, including budget and
accounting procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and practices of statistical research.
Knowledge of research and analysis techniques.
Knowledge of state legislative process.
Knowledge of local, state, and national education issues.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates.
Ability to plan and coordinate statewide statistical data collection.
Ability to analyze statistical data and prepare comprehensive reports.
Ability to assess work unit needs to develop budget requests.
Ability to interpret and explain state laws affecting school district budget and accounting
procedures.
Ability to communicate, orally, in writing, and in a public forum.
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, mathematics, or a
related field; plus four years of experience in research and statistics, business
administration or a related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Required Certificates:
0
Exempt:
E
