Education Program Manager

27357BR

Bureau of Child Research

Position Overview

KU Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD; https://kucdd.ku.edu/ ) is seeking an Educational Program Manager to support the implementation of grant-funded research projects on evidence-based practices in schools. The Educational Program Manager will work directly with Dr. Lauren Bruno and Dr. Karrie Shogren across projects to lead initiatives, including activities such as: (a) independently plan, coordinate, and deliver complex trainings from inception to final presentation of the program including administrative responsibilities related to evidence-based interventions, including those designed to promote self-determination (b) provide high-quality coaching to teachers in school or community settings and support related research activities, and (c) design and conduct program assessments, analyze results, and modify programs based on results. In addition, the Education Program Manager will be responsible for information dissemination tasks to meet all grant and contract obligations, and they will supervise staff and/or student employees.

About KUCDD
The University of Kansas, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) is recognized as a leading research center. KUCDD implements and conducts grant-funded projects focusing on (a) applied research on effective assessment and intervention practices with a particular focus on self-determination and transition to employment and (b) interdisciplinary training in the disability field.

KUCDD is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive research and educational environment for faculty, staff and students. The Educational Program Manager will have frequent interactions with and access to mentors at the KUCDD to provide an environment that fosters collaboration, provides opportunities for networking, and expands research knowledge and training. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, KUCDD actively encourages applications from members of marginalized groups in higher education, including people with disabilities.

Job Description

40% - Independently plan, coordinate, and deliver complex trainings from inception to final presentation of the program including administrative responsibilities related to evidence-based interventions, including those designed to promote self-determination. Additional tasks may include: development and refinement of materials, providing training in multiple formats and settings (e.g., in-person and online) and delivering presentations or other dissemination activities in support of current or future implementers (e.g., teachers) of interventions related to self-determination (e.g., the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction).

35% - Provide high-quality coaching to teachers in school or community settings. Support related research activities such as: recruiting/managing teacher and student participants, tracking project activities and timelines, and monitoring data collection activities. Follow Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies for all research involving human subjects related to project activities. Provide project leadership with regular project status updates and complete other research management and supervision tasks as assigned. Travel will be required to provide high-quality professional development to research partners and other community members during onsite visits.

20% - Design and conduct program assessments, analyze results, and modify programs based on results. Meet all information dissemination tasks to satisfy all grant and contract obligations.  Perform entry of project data into data collection systems, including fidelity of implementation of evidence-based practices and coaching data.

5% - Supervise staff and/or student employees and support additional project activities as required.

Position Requirements

This position will be located on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus, with some opportunity for telework. Travel will be required to provide high-quality professional development to research partners and other community members during onsite visits. 

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Lauren Bruno, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor, KU Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD)
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

Please submit an online application, cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references, including at least one former or current supervisor. In the cover letter, please indicate how your skills and experience meet requirements for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Application review begins April 1, 2024. To be considered, please apply before this date.

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Advertised Salary Range

$60,000-$70,000

Application Review Begins

01-Apr-2024

Anticipated Start Date

10-Jun-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week

Job Family

EducationalSuport&Delivery-KUL

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

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