State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Higher Education Division Director (3202MP)

$59.82-$81.57 Hourly / $4,785.25-$6,524.83 BiWeekly /
$124,895.00-$170,298.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Higher Education this class is accountable for directing the staff and operations of a higher education division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs the staff and operations of educational programs;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or makes recommendations in review and formulation of policies and procedures;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of program budget;
  • Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of office who might impact educational program activities;
  • Provides consultant services for these programs and services;
  • Oversees research and planning activities;
  • Participates in total quality management and/or improvement activities;
  • Prepares comprehensive written or oral reports;
  • Manages special projects as assigned;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May develop performance standards for assigned program;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • Knowledge of
    • education administration and management;
    • objectives and purposes of educational programs;
    • budget preparation and fiscal management;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communications skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • establish and maintain cooperative relationships with higher education administrators, administrative staff or other state and federal agencies;
    • prepare and present clear and concise written and oral reports;
    • make decisions;
  • Administrative ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of professional experience in program operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity.

NOTE: Managerial capacity is defined as full time managerial responsibility for major programs. Position will have supervisory responsibilities, but the emphasis should be management activities: planning, organizing, directing and controlling resources of a major subdivision at an agency or organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(09)-Education

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 70

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Higher Education Division Director in Salary Group MP 70 approved effective June 25, 2024. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modify Supervision Received) Final No. 24-121

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/30/2024
CLASS: 3202MP; REV: 7/11/2024;