OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Licensing Program Development Coordinator. This will support the Center for Professional Boards and Licensing. This full-time position pays $39.91/hr, and is located in Providence, RI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Within the Licensing Unit, to be responsible for the total planning, program development and research including reviewing and improving processes and developing standard operating procedures.


• Monitor the Licensing Unit work for program effectiveness and efficiency.


• Study and analyze operational procedures and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.


• Coordinate the work of the Licensing Unit with the rest of the Department and other state agencies as needed.


• Review and evaluate state and federal law, rules and regulations to ensure compliance with the provisions of these rules, laws and regulations in the plans and proposals.


• Determine the effectiveness of policies, procedures and methods and initiate alterations as determined by professional review.


• Perform varied public relations duties including speaking with visitors to the Licensing Unit in person, by phone, or via email.


• Attend meetings as the representative for the Licensing Unit when the Manager is unavailable.


• Will look to improve present programs/processes and create new programs/processes to provide better services to the people of the state in the most effective and efficient manner possible.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program planning and development.


• Experience evaluating existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modification, or elimination.


• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department officials and the ability to coordinate with other departments when necessary.


• Ability to evaluate existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modi cation, or elimination.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials.


• Ability to coordinate current and proposed programs with other departments when necessary.


• Ability to multi-task across multiple topics and databases.


• Ability to work independently.


• Ability to multitask and be flexible.


• Highly motivated.

Education and Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance available for full- time employment  

· Health Savings Account

· Pet insurance.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

· Short and Long Term Disability.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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