Student Experiences Youth Specialist

The K20 - Sponsored Projects - Youth Specialist will support the project team in implementing student evidence-based services with project partners.

Essential Job Duties & Functions:

Student Activity Facilitation. The incumbent will deliver student learning activities. This professional will play a key role in enhancing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of participating students. Key responsibilities include:

·     Facilitation and Instruction: Deliver engaging community learning sessions, workshops, and seminars that fully address the instructional learning goals. Utilize various instructional methods and adult learning principles to cater to diverse learning styles.

·     Technology Integration: Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities. Stay current with e-learning trends and best practices.

·     Communication and Promotion: Promote community learning opportunities to community members, primarily parents and guardians of cohort students, and encourage participation. Use various communication channels to raise awareness and generate interest in the sponsored project's offerings.  

Communications. The incumbent will facilitate effective communications within and outside the organization by ensuring that information flows efficiently and accurately while fostering collaboration. Key responsibilities include:

·     Internal Communication: Establish internal communication strategies to stay informed about organizational updates, policies, and relevant news. The professional will actively use the organization’s various channels, such as email, Microsoft Teams, and team meetings, to keep staff informed.

·     External Communication: Manage external communications, including interactions with students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners. Create and maintain a positive working relationship and ensure all external messages align with the organization's mission and values.

·     Content Creation: Develop and distribute content, including written materials, graphics, presentations, and multimedia, to convey key messages and information. Ensure content is clear, consistent, and engaging.

·     Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners. Keep them informed and engaged in the sponsored project's activities and initiatives.

Evaluation and Reporting. The incumbent will measure and assess the team's implementation of services, ensuring that project objectives are met and providing valuable insights to guide decision-making and improvement. Key responsibilities include:

·     Data Collection: Collect data from field services and participant feedback.

·     Reporting Systems: Utilize the sponsored project's reporting systems to document and communicate evaluation findings to stakeholders.

·     Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of services, partner interactions, and evaluation processes and methodologies.

·     Performance Metrics: Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to the team's sponsored research goals.

Project Management. The incumbent will support the planning and executing of the team's projects and initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

·    Task Execution: Engage in executing assigned project tasks, ensuring they are completed in accordance with the project plan and within the specified time.

·     Communication and Reporting: Engage in established communication channels to inform stakeholders about the progress of assigned tasks. Fully participate in regular updates, reports, and status meetings.

·     Stakeholder Engagement: Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders, including community members, partners, and team members. Address their needs and concerns while keeping them informed about project developments.

As Needed. The incumbent will perform various additional duties as needed to successfully fulfill the position's function.

Required Education/Experience: An associate degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field. AND:

• • 24 months of experience in education, social work, counseling, or related field.  

Skills

•  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
•  Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
•  Ability to work with diverse groups in planning, developing, and evaluating products.
•  Active listening skills.
•  Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
•  Knowledge of trends and developments in process innovation and project management.
•  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)
•  Microsoft Teams
•  Project management practices.
•  Scheduling & coordination.
•  Skilled in facilitated grant-funded learning activities.
•  Teamwork and collaboration skills.
•  Zoom.

Working Conditions

•  Classrooms or professional learning venues.
•  Communicate effectively and listen.
•  Manual dexterity.
•  Present in front of large groups of stakeholders.
•  Sit for prolonged periods.
•  Standard office environment.
•  Use of a computer.
•  The incumbent will provide services to 28 cohort schools spread throughout Oklahoma and will be expected to travel to each site 3 to 4 times per year with occasional overnight stays.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

Diversity Statement: The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.  This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.