ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

Date: Apr 8, 2025

Req ID: 48582

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Anticipated Starting Salary: 36154.98

Position Number: 2208-2565
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: May 16, 2025
AR School for the Deaf

Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

Responsibilities of Position

The Community Engagement Specialist at the Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) and the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASBVI) will work closely with the Director of Development and the Superintendent to strengthen both schools’ public presence, outreach, and engagement. This position will:

Oversee internal and external communications, including ParentSquare, to ensure clear and effective messaging for families, staff, and the community.
Ensure that all communications for ASD and ASBVI maintain a high level of professionalism and effectively represent both schools to the public.
Expand ASD and ASBVI’s media presence by building relationships with news outlets, drafting press releases, and increasing coverage of programs and achievements.
Manage and grow social media engagement for both schools, ensuring consistent, impactful content that highlights student successes and school initiatives.
Support event promotion, public relations efforts, and stakeholder engagement to boost visibility and advocacy for both schools.
Ensure accessibility in all communications, including ASL-integrated media and captioned content.
Assist with fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and grant-related communications to enhance financial support for ASD.
Play a key role in branding and messaging, which will be especially critical when ASD and ASBVI merge. Clear, strategic communication will be essential to ensure a smooth transition and strong public understanding of the new school’s identity.

Position Information

Class Code: C037C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

Summary

The Administrative Analyst is responsible for conducting special research studies, analyzing data, preparing statistics, making recommendations based on research findings, and monitoring and coordinating project/program activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Conducts special studies such as systems and cost analysis, feasibility and effectiveness of agency/institution programs, and the identification of and solution to problem areas. Assists in the development of project goals and objectives. Plans, organizes, and schedules project/program implementation phases and procedures and develops monitoring and reporting systems to measure project effectiveness. Researches and analyzes data pertinent to work programs and goals and objectives and prepares reports explaining findings and recommendations. Develops or revises agency/institution policies, procedures, programs, and directives based on research findings. Develops handbooks and manuals for participant use and conducts workshops to educate personnel on new systems, policies, and procedures. Evaluates existing programs by gathering information, reviewing files, researching policy, directives, and regulations, conducting surveys and interviews, and contacting agencies/institutions in other states concerning their programs. Composes correspondence and responses to written inquiries and interprets agency administrative directives, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent application. Acts as liaison to other programs, departments, or agencies/institutions and provides guidance in areas of expertise. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures. Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Ability to plan and execute systems and organizational analysis and feasibility studies. Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews. Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports. Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, general business, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.