Job Description - Educator Diversity Director - Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) (STA012208)

Job Description

Educator Diversity Director - Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) - (STA012208)

Organization

: H0062 Curriculum & Instruction

Description

Responsible for the operations of a complex center or multiple departments at the university. Oversees staff and budgets, and projects.

Administers a complex center or multiple departments.

Manages budget and engages in strategic planning to ensure all goals are met.

Hires and directs the activities of staff. Resolves personnel issues as they arise.

Engages in budget-planning, grant oversight, and policy development.

Implements new programs and projects, and monitors ongoing activities of department or center.

Reviews department policies and processes and implements improvements as needed.

Represents department or center to internal and external constituents.

Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

Special Note to Applicant:

Core Responsibilities

Under the direction of Dr. Conra Gist, support the Educator Diversity Lab Educator Diversity Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Director composed of a pilot cohort of RPPs around the country, and manage the local RPP related to Community Teacher Equity Development (CTED) program

Support coordination, communication, and execution of multiple research agendas

Apply strategic thinking to complex problems, identify ways to assess progress, maintain alignment among efforts related to educator diversity, and provide meaningful insights

Design, conduct, and improve processes for the National Center for Research on Educator Diversity (NCRED) RPP Lab.

Manage the implementation and success of the NCRED Educator Diversity RPP Lab by driving cross-functional stakeholder engagement, communications and other change management elements

Drive large, complex projects, providing a continuous improvement perspective and helping leadership and teams make key decisions

Collaborate with the NCRED fellow to strategically advance the dissemination of the knowledge base

Support the design and facilitation of meetings and convenings to build capacity

Develop and manage relationships within the partnerships and organization with ease

Prepare and contribute to publication materials, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate key goals and strategies

Represent the RPP related to Community Teacher Equity Development Program in meetings and participating, as appropriate, in external opportunities

Facilitate collaboration with other parts of the organization to drive systemic solutions across projects

Qualifications

Bachelors and 7 years experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

Special Notes for Applicants:

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

7-8 years of professional experience, with proven experience in successfully designing and managing complex projects and initiatives, specifically, multi-year research projects

5+ years of experience working in education

Key Skills and Dispositions

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and connect to individuals at all levels of an organization, including the gravitas to relate to senior leaders on a peer basis and hold them accountable for progress

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly

Discernment to bring ideas, research, expert support, and peer collaboration to an organization, helping them advance in a coherent manner

Ability to understand the context, challenges, and quirks of an organization

Strong analytic, strategic thinking, and planning skills

Ability to take initiative and manage assignments from conceptualization to completion

Demonstrated success operating with flexibility in a fast paced and dynamic work environment

Application requirements

Optional: Upload any sample work as appropriate

Additional Posting Information: - Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

Salary: 5,792.00 - 7,675.00- monthly salary

Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Employee Status

: Regular/Benefits

Job Posting

: Apr 10, 2023, 9:33:37 PM