Statewide TRIO EOC Manager

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

• Full-time
• Vacancies: One
• Salary: $75,000.00 annual; $36.06 hourly ($36.057692)
• Primary Working Hours: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK or Tulsa, OK
• Supervisory: Yes

• Provide oversight of statewide EOC project subrecipients to ensure compliance in operations.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate EOC staff at state level; assess and approve EOC professional development needs for grant personnel.
• Develop and monitor program budgets and approve expenditures at state level in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage communication and reporting processes, including tracking outcomes, sharing best practices, and ensuring alignment with state and federal program requirements.
• Prepare all reports required by the U.S. Department of Education including APR accurately and on time.
• Lead statewide coordination between Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) programs and workforce partners, ensuring services align to support participants’ transition from education to employment.
• Coordinate development of and implement a strategic plan between workforce partners and EOC subrecipients to engage and expand EOC services across subrecipient programs.
• Coordinate field operations across regions, ensuring consistent service delivery, resolving operational gaps, and supporting local program staff.
• On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.

These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the administration of assigned program; of the principles, methods and practices of the program being administered; of the organization, development and administration of the program for which responsibility is assigned; and of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability is required to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of multiple work units and divisions engaged in a broad range of functions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, both orally and in writing; and to interpret, analyze, and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems.

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires regular periods of sitting or standing and daily use of computer and phone. It also requires the occasional use of the office machinery in accordance with safety and security protocols.
• Occasional travel may be associated with this position.

• Education and Experience requirements for this position require a master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field plus a minimum of three years of experience, with at least one year of experience designing, managing, or implementing programs serving disadvantaged and academically at-risk populations.
• Preference may be given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances like those of the EOC population in Oklahoma.

• Computer Skills – Employee must be capable of proficiently using the OESC’s standard software (Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams), and the Internet, as well as proficiency to learn other software as needed.
• Employee must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 25 pounds.

• OESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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