PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Program Development Assistant is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $83,582 to $122,832, and state payroll currently lists 6 people in the title, led by Veterans Affairs.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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This specification cites NJSA 11A:3-4e, state unclassified service.
(e) Superintendents, teachers and instructors in the public schools, the agricultural experiment station and State institutions, where certified teachers are employed under the supervision of and qualified by the State Department of Education, and other institutions maintained wholly or in part by the State;
A title in the State unclassified service sits outside Title 11A unless a provision says otherwise. In practice that means no competitive examination to get the job, and none of the career service protections that come with it: no permanent status after a working test period, and no right of appeal to the Civil Service Commission from a removal. Appointment and removal rest with the appointing authority.
The rule that allocates a title to this service is N.J.A.C. 4A:3-1.3.
Who employs this title
Program Development Assistant appears on the State payroll at 4 departments, most of them at Veterans Affairs.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Veterans Affairs | 3 |
| Department of Labor | 1 |
| Department of State | 1 |
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 6 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $95,925. The agencies employing the most are:
- Veterans Affairs (3)
- Labor (1)
- State (1)
- Law and Public Safety (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of an Administrator of Program Development in a school district or a state department official or division director, is responsible for all programs conducted in the operating units of all divisions in a state department or school district; activities include program assistance, monitoring, evaluation, and resource implementation provided for Program Directors/Managers, Facilities Directors/Managers, or School Principals/Assistant Principals, and Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents of Schools; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- May assist in program development and implementation of various divisions/facilities utilizing available funding resources; prioritizes projects and reallocates resources as necessary to accomplish targeted objectives.
- Monitors and evaluates operation of programs including instruction, counseling, use of supplies and equipment, health and safety standards, motivation and incentive initiatives, effectiveness, staff utilization requirements, and administration; recommends course of corrective action as necessary to resolve undesired results.
- May assist in various program improvement initiatives and in preparing publications designed to provide accurate, up-to-date information on a wide variety of available government services, instructional/public service messages, and information awareness programs/forums.
- Conducts trend analysis consistent with available instructional information of complaints received from a variety of sources to develop if applicable statistical data related to recurring issues, factors, problems, and undesired results associated with public information assistance/awareness programs and allotted resources.
- Develops/implements a case management information system for tracking/monitoring/updating case studies to determine changing trends in presenting public information and general safety programs which provide the public access to available government services/agencies/instructional information applicable to regulations/policies governing federal/state educational and consumer protection awareness forums.
- May assist in instructional program development and improvement methods of evaluating/enhancing curricula presentations and interaction with targeted recipients.
- May assist in formulating policy needs and available resources needed to reduce/eliminate fraudulent activities of individuals/organizations which utilize varying methods of defrauding public assistance and awareness programs of appropriated federal/state/municipal/private allotted resources.
- Prepares and presents program proposals designed to provide informational and public message awareness forum objectives, associated with targeting the general public, to specific groups or individuals.
- May assist in planning/directing/coordinating functional activities for the establishment of Instructional Telecommunications Networking Systems.
- May assist in planning/developing/directing implementation of a management information system to meet needs of the state department/division/agency, school district, or facility assigned.
- May conduct studies to coordinate installation activities of a management information system including if applicable the selection of hardware/software options and vendors.
- May conduct studies designed to analyze and interpret existing/proposed legislation and renders recommendations on the impact and conflicts that may develop with existing federal/state laws, and drafts legislation when required.
- May assist in procurement activities of ordering, inventorying, and dispensing supplies/equipment from potential vendors and sources of a state department/division/agency, school district, or facility assigned.
- Prepares and maintains lists of pertinent instructional materials/equipment assigned a state department, division, agency, school district, or facility.
- Reviews and analyzes accessed programs networked to state departments/divisions/agencies, school districts, and facilities through/from other states, entities, and departments.
- Promotes volunteer involvement in divisions/facilities or school district programs and objectives.
- Develops, conducts, and participates in providing inservice training sessions, seminars, conferences, workshops, and meetings as necessitated by program requirements.
- Prepares concise, accurate, and informative reports of affected program activities containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations of goals attained or undesired results achieved.
- Maintains program records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
If utilized within a state department/division, three (3) years of experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of programs and instructional proposals and program presentations, budgeting preparation, planning, and administrative initiatives is required.
If utilized within a school district, authorized division, agency, or facility, one (1) year of classroom teaching instruction plus two (2) years of experience in instruction, curriculum development, budget preparation, planning, and administrative initiatives is required.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
- CODES: 26/P26 - MER 06/19/2010
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated below on a year- for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.
A Teacher's Certificate is required if position exists within a school district or educational environment or setting.