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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>This is a great position with the potential to make a significant impact. An ideal candidate will have professional experience in serving youth, event planning, and project or program management. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/5242649/program-administrator?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">Program Administrator</a></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Salary: $72,238.40 - $111,238.40 Annually<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Job Type: Full-time<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Job Number: 26-02256<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Opening Date: 02/19/2026<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Closing Date: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Central<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Point of Contact: Stacy Cervenka <a href="mailto:stacy.cervenka@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank">stacy.cervenka@blind.state.ia.us</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Job Description</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>IDB is looking for a leader who is passionate about ensuring that blind youth and adults have the skills and self-confidence they need to work, live independently, and pursue the lives they choose. This position will oversee the LEAP Youth Summer Program, the Youth Weekend Retreats, and the Adult Skills Retreats. The <b>Program Administrator</b> hires, directs, and evaluates 3 young adult rehabilitation counselors, 3 rehabilitation instructors, an events coordinator, administrative staff, and various seasonal summer counselors. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Job duties include but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Plan, organize, coordinate, and lead monthly week-long adult skills retreats, monthly weekend youth college and career exploration retreats, and 8-week summer youth residential program<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Serve as the lead instructor at youth and adult retreats and as the camp director at summer youth program<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Supervise program staff and recruit summer staff.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Work with VR counselors and VR teachers to facilitate program participation.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Perform outreach to schools and other educational partners to increase awareness of IDB services.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Coordinate program housing and training facilities.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Ensure provision of required staff training and documentation of staff training.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Ensure tracking of student IEP goals and oversee progress monitoring.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Work cross-divisionally to increase youth program offerings.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'>Serve as a member of the agency leadership team.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>An ideal candidate will:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage several concurrent projects and events<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Possess a positive attitude toward blindness and disability and belief in the potential of all youth to learn, grow, and obtain gainful employment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Experience with project management, event planning and coordination, and/or running educational, vocational rehabilitation, or recreational programs<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>It is ideal, though not required, to know braille, basic access technology, cane travel, and other adjustment-to-blindness skills and have the ability to teach those skills to staff and students OR willingness to receive intensive on-the-job training to master these skills and teach them.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Experience working with or teaching blind and low vision people or other people with disabilities<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Experience providing Pre-Employment Transition Services or other college and career readiness skills<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Have strong organizational and time management skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Strong attention to details.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students, colleagues, educators, and other stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Demonstrate patience, flexibility, enthusiasm, and collaboration.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Have experience writing, updating, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Have experience creating a positive and supportive work environment.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:stacy.cervenka@blind.state.ia.us">stacy.cervenka@blind.state.ia.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Benefits:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:<o:p></o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9'>Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9'>Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9'>Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9'>Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9'>Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo9'>Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal>To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our <a href="https://iowa.attract.neogov.com/recruitment/p/benefits?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">benefits webpage.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Graduation from an accredited four year college or university and the equivalent of four years of full-time professional level experience such as program administration, development, management or operations;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OR<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>substitution of experience of the caliber and scope indicated above for the required undergraduate college education on the basis one year of qualifying experience is equivalent to one year of undergraduate education;<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>OR<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>substitution of twenty-four hours of graduate level course work in a special program curriculum such as Rehabilitation, Law, Education, Engineering, or Public or Business Administration for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years.<br><br>For additional information, please click on this <u><a href="https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ProgramAdministrator-41005.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">link to view the job description.</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">(Download PDF reader)</a></u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Mary Horton</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Information Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>524 4<sup>th</sup> St. Des Moines, IA 50309<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>515-601-9126<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us">mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://blind.iowa.gov/">Iowa Department for the Blind</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meeting/new?attendees=mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us">Schedule a Teams meeting with me</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=369 height=61 style='width:3.8437in;height:.6354in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DCA19A.33D6E870"><br><br>This electronic communication (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510 - 2521, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the individuals or entities to whom the email is addressed. 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