Program Specialist RC6
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- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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- Greensboro, NC
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Job Details
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Functional Title:Program Specialist RC6
Position Type:Research
Position Eclass:EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information:UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:The SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is a university-based research, development, dissemination, evaluation, and technical assistance center. Its mission is to support and promote teaching and learning excellence in the education community. Recently, SERVE Center was awarded $16M from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education to operate the Region Six Comprehensive Center (R6CC) to provide intensive, capacity-building services to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Position Summary:The Program Specialist position will be responsible for assisting with capacity building efforts across the three R6CC states, including: designing and implementing professional development and training experiences, assisting with the development of products to disseminate research-based information, assisting with State projects, and providing technical assistance to SEAs and LEAs.
The Program Specialist will be expected to have experience working in K-12 education; strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; comfort with educational research; demonstrated technical assistance ability; and knowledge and experience working with diverse communities and settings.
This position will be a full-time employee of the Region Six Comprehensive Center at the SERVE Center at UNC-Greensboro and will be based at the SERVE office located in Browns Summit, NC.
- Masters Degree in educational field, with three (3) or more years progressively responsible educational experience.
- General knowledge of implementing federally-funded programs to support K-12 education, including SEAs, LEAs, and schools.
- Experience with supporting low-performing, high-poverty, and/ or rural school initiatives and efforts.
- Experience in researching, writing, and editing publications.
- Experience in meeting planning and facilitation.
- Experience in developing materials and products for training and professional development offerings, and for broad dissemination.
- Experience in the use of technology to support communication (e.g., websites, listservs) and virtual professional learning (e.g., webinars, online communities).
- Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and other applications for developing and preparing materials for meetings, professional learning events, and online and print publications.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team of colleagues.
- Sensitivity in working with diverse groups.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department:SERVE - 12004
Job Open Date:11/01/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
FTE:1.000
Type of Appointment:Permanent
Number of Months per Year:12
FLSA:Exempt
Percentage Of Time:50%
Key Responsibility:Support capacity building efforts across R6CC states
Essential Tasks:Responsibilities include collaborating with SEA Principal Liaisons and other service providers to develop and deliver materials for Technical Assistance activities, meetings, conference presentations, and training and professional development events; and assisting with scheduling venues and planning events.
Percentage Of Time:25%
Key Responsibility:Research
Essential Tasks:Assist with research on relevant topics as identified by SEA services staff. Responsibilities include assisting with conducting readiness assessments/needs assessments (e.g., focus groups, interviews, surveys) at the school, district, or SEA level and summarizing data; conducting literature searches; assisting with compilation and analysis of research information and synthesizing for reports, training materials, or publications.
Percentage Of Time:20%
Key Responsibility:Support of virtual technical assistance and communication activities (e.g., webinars, virtual communities)
Essential Tasks:Responsibilities include assisting with managing technologies; organizing events and coordinating with subject matter experts; and collecting attendance and satisfaction data.
Percentage Of Time:5%
Key Responsibility:Other Duties
Essential Tasks:Other duties as assigned.
Physical Effort:Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F
Work Environment:Inside - F
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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