Miami Accessible Media Project Manager
Miami County, IN (On-site)
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Educational Resource Center (IERC):
The Indiana Educational Resource Center serves as Indiana's statewide repository for accessible educational materials. We partner with the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Indiana Department of Education to support Local Education Agencies, educators, and service providers by acquiring, managing, and distributing accessible instructional materials and resources for eligible students throughout Indiana. We work collaboratively with schools, accessible media producers, state agencies, and educational partners to ensure timely access to instructional materials in Braille, large print, digital, and other accessible formats.
Role Overview:
The Miami Accessible Media Project Manager oversees daily operations of the MAMP, a partnership with the Indiana Department of Correction that facilitates production and distribution of accessible educational materials. You will supervise production workflow, offender workforce training and supervision, quality control, inventory management, and timely completion of accessible educational materials. The Project Manager reports to the IERC Director and works closely with IERC staff and correctional facility personnel. Work is performed within Miami Correctional Facility and requires compliance with facility security procedures.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
- Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.
- Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
- Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
- Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
- Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.
- Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
- Develop, train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
- Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
- Serve on boards of directors and management committees.
- Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
- Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
- Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
- Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
- Ability to present to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required. However, at least 9+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
State of Indiana
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