Professional Development Training Coordinator

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS
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Law Enforcement Training Ctr


Position Overview

This position is located in Hays Kansas.

This position is a key member of the Professional Development department of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center and is located on the Hays Satellite Campus.  This Professional Development Coordinator is a 50% time position.  The Professional Development department provides professional training courses, conferences and workshops to local, county, state, tribal, railroad and federal law enforcement agency personnel.  Professional training programs reach audiences in every area of the State of Kansas.  Comprehensive programming develops from collaborations with client organizations representing line and administrative staff.   As a Professional Development Coordinator for the Hays Satellite Campus, one main responsibility is to provide support to the Assistant Director for Professional Development for program development and delivery, implementation of new programs and direct interaction with stakeholders.  Will serve as the contact for assigned continuing education programs and make assignments for training programs in conjunction with the supervisor.  The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating student/staff services, daily scheduling of facilities and resources, ensuring all necessary material is available when needed, and interaction with law enforcement agencies and other government entities throughout the state.  The Program Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating the expanding use of continuing education technology and management systems, including online classes in Blackboard, and Enrole information/registration systems.

KLETC OVERVIEW:
Hutchinson Campus:
The Satellite Campus located in Hays, KS, is part of the KLETC Hutchinson Campus, which is a part of the University of Kansas and is located near Hutchinson, Kansas.  Reporting to KU through KU Lifelong & Professional Education, the Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.  The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).    KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas.  KLETC has currently 62 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 10,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.  Many KLETC basic training and continuing education programs are conducted in a high risk and high liability environment (firearms, use of force, emergency vehicle operations driver training, defense tactics, and search and seizure).

Programs developed on the Hutchinson Campus and the Hays Satellite Campus leverage the resources of KLETC and expand the training mission for the Kansas criminal justice community.  This is a growing aspect of the Hutchinson Campus mission.


Job Description

 45% - Coordination of Training Events:  

  • Coordinate the development, marketing and delivery of law enforcement continuing education and specialized law enforcement seminars, courses, classes, workshops, schools and other training-related events being held at regional training sites across Kansas.
  • Executes the KLETC’s business strategy by offering seminars, workshops, schools, courses and classes on a variety of law enforcement related topics.  This includes coordinating and overseeing other law enforcement-related training events as identified by the management team.
  • Researches, and develops law enforcement continuing education training classes and seminars for local, state and federal law enforcement officers.
  • Determines audio-visual equipment needs, instructional supplies, participant supplies and various staff/instructional needs for training events.
  • Recruits subject matter experts as instructors and negotiates terms of contracts. 
  • Directs and manages logistics at the training program event. Activities include but are not limited to registrations, classroom set-up, instructional needs and primary contact with regard to participant concerns.
  • Manages program assessment by conducting, interpreting and reporting evaluations from training events.
  • Responsible for making independent decisions regarding unanticipated contingencies associated with the program.
  • Develop marketing strategies for promoting continuing education and specialized training programs.
  • Distribute a monthly e-mail of upcoming KLETC courses to Kansas's law enforcement agencies within their region.
  • Ensures regional training site is maintained and prepared for training. Prepare reports, correspondence, charts, graphs and other documents related to assigned responsibilities and duties.
20% - Registrar: 
  • Enrolls students in continuing and professional education classes. 
  • Reviews registrations to ensure accuracy and contacts enrollees if additional information is needed. 
  • Communicates with students, agency heads, etc. to answer questions or provide needed assistance regarding continuing and professional development classes. 
  • Handles sensitive and confidential information.
  • Schedules classes in coordination with other KLETC training sites.
  • Notifies staff of all upcoming classes.
  • Prepares printed materials, such as class rosters, name tents, handouts, certificates of attendance, etc. as needed for professional development courses. 
  • Sets up classrooms as needed.
15% - Education Technology Management:
  •  Serve as SME for all KLETC Information Technology used in classroom or remote settings
  • Understanding of systems and network operations, and applications.
  • Understand educational and classroom technology.
  • Understand simulator technology.
  • Develop and implement technological initiatives to support training.
  • Periodically review the KLETC continuing education web site training calendar for accuracy, and ensuring that it is up-to-date.
  • Enter training class information on the KLETC continuing education web site training calendar.
15% - Represent KLETC in the Law Enforcement Community:
  •  Perform administrative duties in support of the KLETC mission.
  • Establish short and long term goals relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Represent KLETC at conferences; serve on commissions, committees or boards.
  • Actively participate in partnerships with the Kansas law enforcement community and professional law enforcement associations as directed by the management team
  • Regularly schedule and facilitate regional training council meetings.
  • Working with event planning committees to develop and implement law enforcement association conference programs that occur within regions;
  • Coordinate distance learning programs, classes, courses, etc. with other law enforcement agencies or organizations to ensure maximum customer service.
5% - Other Duties: 
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the management team.
  • Assist in other areas of administration in support of KLETC's mission. Adheres to KLETC, University of Kansas, KU Continuing Education and State of Kansas policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

  • Moderate travel including overnight stays and multiple destinations may be required to perform the responsibilities and duties assigned to this position
  • Position requires long periods of sitting.
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds either with or without accommodation of notebooks, paper and/or office supplies.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three years experience in the management, coordination or delivery of education and/or training programs.
  • Two years of experience with microcomputer word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software applications/technology.
  • Two years of experience organizing and managing multiple and varied tasks and projects as demonstrated by education, work history and application material.
  • Excellent communication skills as evidenced by work history and application materials submitted.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the management of the training process or in the training and/or education of adults.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience in distance learning delivery mediums;   
  • A demonstrated ability to work with members of the law enforcement community and/or professional law enforcement associations.
  • Demonstrated experience in coordinating remote training and/or events.
  • Experience working independently to achieve goals with minimal supervision. 
  • Experiences working with diverse individuals, such as adult learners, faculty, administrators or professional groups. 
  • Experience working effectively in a team environment and with deadlines and multiple, rapidly evolving priorities.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Barbara Harrison
    620-694-1505
    [email protected]


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application consists of:

    • A cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met
    • Resume
    • 3 Professional References

    Application review begins September 1, 2021 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. 


    Advertised Salary Range

    $25.00 per hour


    Application Review Begins

    01-Sep-2021


    Anticipated Start Date

    01-Jul-2021


    Primary Campus

    Kansas Law Enforcement Trn Ctr


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Job Family

    Administrative/Management-KUL


    Conditions of Employment

    Contingent on Funding


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).


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