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University of Delaware

Location: NewarkDE 19702 Document ID: AA394-2AAR Posted on: 2017-01-2601/26/2017 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2017-02-25
 

Program Coordinator, LEND

Program Coordinator, LEND

Center for Disabilities Studies

Pay Grade: 29E

Deadline: Open until filled

Context of the Job

The Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) is the largest research and public service center in the College of Education and Human Development. It provides a leadership role in promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society. The Center accomplishes this through education, service, information dissemination and research.

Under the general direction of the Director and Associate Director of the Center for Disabilities Studies, the LEND Program Coordinator will have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating all aspects of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), an interdisciplinary training program in autism and other developmental disabilities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in a variety of fields, as well as family members and self-advocates. Delaware's LEND program includes a significant collaboration between CDS and Nemours/A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, as well as strong connections to other University of Delaware units and community organizations. The Program Coordinator will have responsibility for the planning and execution of all logistics associated with the training curriculum, which includes didactic seminars, experiential activities, and other learning opportunities. The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing all logistics related to linkages among partner institutions and community sites, coordinating the recruitment and selection of trainees, developing and disseminating marketing materials, assuring compliance with federal guidance, and coordinating data collection. This individual will also coordinate evaluation activities and, with the Director and Associate Director, contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of the LEND Program. This position requires sensitive and capable interaction and collaboration with multiple parties, including partner institutions throughout the national LEND network, a high degree of self-motivation, and a commitment to quality.

Major Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the overall LEND training program and serve as the day-to-day contact for LEND trainees, faculty, supervisors and families, as well as others from the community who are associated with LEND activities.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with LEND core faculty and long-term trainees and offer support to ensure a positive LEND experience.
  • Manage logistics for all seminars and community trainings, including providing support to speakers, supporting the creation and dissemination of materials, facilitating necessary technology, arranging for accessibility, and managing lecture site details.
  • Coordinate logistics of experiential curricular activities in order to ensure high-quality and meaningful experiences for the trainees and the associated supervisor/family. This includes supporting the recruitment of families and practicum sites and facilitating necessary connections between trainees, clinicians, and families.
  • Manage recruitment efforts for all LEND trainees, including the creation and implementation of a UD LEND Diversity Recruitment Strategy, and provide recruitment-related support to LEND core faculty as needed.
  • Support all long-term trainees in the development of a professional portfolio. Manage the creation and maintenance of an online portfolio template in collaboration with other UD departments. Support trainees, supervisors and faculty in developing and integrating work products and other content into trainee portfolios.
  • Develop a system for receiving and responding to requests for technical assistance from community-based agencies.
  • Establish and maintain a system for collecting evaluation information for all didactic and technical assistance activities.
  • Establish and maintain a system for tracking program activities, as required by federal funding agencies.
  • Develop and disseminate marketing materials in collaboration with the CDS Communications and Advocacy Unit.
  • Support the development and dissemination of scholarly presentations and publications.
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures manuals for various dimensions of the LEND Program.
  • Assist in the development of program summaries, future grant proposals and other material related to the conduct of clinical training and other related initiatives.
  • For recruitment and collaboration purposes, maintain awareness of programs relevant to LEND activities on the UD campus and at other institutions of higher education in the mid-Atlantic region.
  • Coordinate preparations for and implementation of meetings of the LEND leadership group.
  • Coordinate the annual needs assessment, environmental scan, and faculty engagement and productivity profile activities.
  • Support the design and implementation of a fully-accessible LEND Program web presence.
  • Perform most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in health, psychology or related field is preferred with at least two years of experience managing multifaceted projects in higher education and/or health settings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills, high energy, and effective time management skills are required. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community are required. The ability to develop and maintain impeccable records is essential. Experience with federal grant initiatives are preferred.

Special Requirements:

Ability to drive to off-campus locations.

How To Apply

When applying please submit a one-page cover letter and your resume as one document. Also, please remember to provide names, addresses and telephone number of at least three references in the online application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html





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