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Education Programs (Continuing Education)

The Education Program Specialist identifies, develops, delivers, manages and evaluates a portfolio of educational programs or initiatives from conception to evaluation; provides leadership, consultation, program coordination, technical assistance and related services in the field of education/training; evaluates and prepares recommendations for ongoing and proposed programs; develops and maintains relationships with academic units, organizations, industry and agencies to determine programming needs.

• Identify, develop, manage, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and related materials; consult and assess client needs
• Determine curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluation tools; analyze and assess program outcomes
• Develop course materials including publications, web content, and presentations
• Review and maintain program compliance
• Develop and implement marketing plans for educational programs and services
• Plan and manage budgets for programs and services to meet assigned income and program targets; identify and pursue funding opportunities
• Generate and prepare reports; gather and analyze data and make data-informed recommendations
• Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses on the local and national level
• Identify and recruit instructional program personnel
• Develop proposals and negotiate contracts; administer program grants
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00