Director of Strategic Initiatives - OCCR

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why You’ll Love This Position

Office of College and Career Readiness

Our Vision

Successful Students, Better World

Our Mission

To guide and support Missouri schools in preparing success-ready students.

A success-ready student has the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and experiences to achieve personal goals and contribute in all facets of life.

Communications and Outreach

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive outreach and communication strategies that promote programs within the Office of College and Career Readiness (OCCR), including Career and Technical Education, Literacy, Curriculum, School Counseling, School-Based Mental Health, and Adult Education and Literacy
• Collaborate with OCCR leadership and staff to design coordinated communication strategies that advance statewide priorities and initiatives and promote program awareness
• Develop messaging, materials, and digital content that effectively communicate program goals, outcomes, opportunities, and resources to diverse audiences
• Analyze program data, statistical reports, and performance outcomes to identify key insights and translate complex information into clear, accessible communications that highlight program impact
• Maintain and update OCCR web pages and digital communication materials to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and relevance
  
  

Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between OCCR and state agencies, private organizations, educational partners, and community stakeholders
• Support the development and strengthening of partnerships that advance OCCR programs, initiatives, and collaborative efforts
• Coordinate outreach activities that support stakeholder engagement and partnership development
  
  

Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor the effectiveness of outreach and communication strategies using data analytics and stakeholder feedback
• Evaluate the impact of communication efforts and recommend improvements to enhance program visibility, engagement, and effectiveness
• Identify emerging communication needs and opportunities to improve program outreach and stakeholder engagement
  
  

Collaboration and Organizational Support

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Communications and department staff to ensure alignment between OCCR communications and broader agency communication strategies
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by OCCR leadership
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three or more years of postsecondary education, occupational experience, or combination thereof, within the field of Business/Public Administration or a closely related field.
  
  

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.