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Education Program Coordinator

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The University of Kansas
Location
Kansas Law Enforcement Trn Ctr
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Position OverviewHutchinson Campus
The Hutchinson Campus is on 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). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages an $8.1 million annual budget, 62 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 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).

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.

Position Overview
The position is a crucial member of the professional development unit at KLETC. The Program Coordinator provides support for program development and delivery, implementation of new programs and direct interaction with stakeholders.
Job Description45% 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' 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% Representation in Law Enforcement Community with focus on Northeast Region:
  • 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.

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.

10% - 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.
  • Sets up classrooms as needed.

10% - Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  1. Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus three years related experience;
  2. Three years’ experience in the management, coordination or delivery of education and/or training programs;
  3. Two years of experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software applications/technology;
  4. Two years of experience organizing and managing multiple and varied tasks and projects as demonstrated by education, work history and application materials;
  5. Excellent communication skills as evidenced by work history and application materials;
  6. Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Experience in the management of the training process or in the training and/or education of adults
  2. Knowledge of and/or experience in distance learning delivery mediums;
  3. A demonstrated ability to work with members of the law enforcement community and/or professional law enforcement associations;
  4. Demonstrated experience in coordinating remote training and/or events;
  5. Experience working independently to achieve goals with minimal supervision;
  6. Experiences working with diverse individuals, such as adult learners, faculty, administrators or professional groups;
  7. Experience working effectively in a team environment and with deadlines and multiple, rapidly evolving priorities.
Additional Candidate InstructionsIn addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.
Application review will begin Monday, June 5, 2023 and will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.Contact Information to ApplicantsBarbara Harrison
bdharrison@kletc.orgAdvertised Salary Range$50,000Work ScheduleRegular Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Location:
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
11009 S. Hornet Road
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 694-1400Application Review BeginsMonday June 5, 2023Anticipated Start DateMonday July 10, 2023Apply to Job

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Working at the University of Kansas 

Join the University of Kansas, and you’ll become part of a Jayhawk family that spans the globe. Wear your KU shirt in London, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Nairobi or anywhere else, and you will likely hear a resounding “Rock Chalk!” from a stranger. Of course, the appropriate response is an enthusiastic “Jayhawk!” Because, after all, they’re not really strangers, they’re family.

The Jayhawk community is united by more than 150 years of tradition and by our commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, transforming the academic experience, and creating solutions through innovative research. KU’s mission is to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.  

The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university and one of just 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We consistently earn high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university.

KU faculty and staff embrace our role as the state’s flagship university, AAU member and R1 institution that serves the state, nation and world. We celebrate the energy and compassion that infuse the Jayhawk spirit; and, we remain true to KU’s historic values: the elevating force of education, the transformative power of research and the healing power of service.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 

The University of Kansas is committed to a learning and workplace environment that is representative of our nation and global society, accepts and values everyone, appreciates our common humanity and understands that our multiple differences are the cornerstone of academic preparation, professional excellence and distinction. KU must be a place where all people feel they belong and have access to resources and support that help them attain their educational and professional goals.

We recognize there are inequalities and privileges generated by historical and persistent intersecting differences by race, ethnicity, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, abilities, religion, regional background, veteran status, citizenship status and nationality. And we hold ourselves accountable for policies, processes and programs that appreciate these and other differences and create more fair, safe and just learning, working and living environments for KU students, faculty and staff.

Instruction 

KU offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate study programs, and we fulfill our mission through academic and research programs of international distinction, coupled with outstanding libraries, teaching museums and information technology. These resources enrich the academic experience for students from all 50 states and 112 countries, and provide enrichment resources for KU faculty and staff.

Research 

The university attains high levels of research productivity and recognizes that faculty are part of a network of scholars and academicians that shape a discipline as well as teach it. KU staff are integral to our research success, participating in and supporting discoveries that expand knowledge and improve lives.

Service 

The university and our employees serve society through research, teaching and the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. KU's academic programs, arts facilities and public programs provide cultural enrichment opportunities for the larger community. And, KU offers educational, research and service programs throughout the state. KU employees are encouraged to participate in and serve the campus and surrounding communities in a way that is meaningful to them.

International Dimension 

KU offers more than 100 programs of international study and cooperative research for KU students and faculty at sites around the world. The university offers teaching and research that draw upon and contribute to the most advanced developments throughout the United States and abroad. At the same time, KU's extensive international ties support economic development in Kansas.

Values 

The University of Kansas, our students and employees are committed to excellence. We foster a multicultural, inclusive environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected. Intellectual diversity, integrity and disciplined inquiry in the search for knowledge are of paramount importance.

Our City and State 

KU sits atop Mt. Oread in the center of Lawrence, a town full of natural beauty and culture. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine named Lawrence one of the best college towns in the United States. Lawrence is home to more than 100,000 people, and has a charming, Midwestern friendliness that welcomes visitors and celebrates diversity. In addition to KU, Lawrence is home to Haskell Indian Nations University, the premiere tribal university in the United States.

Lawrence’s historic and thriving downtown features restaurants, nightlife and local shops offering unique finds that you won’t find anywhere else. The town has more than 50 parks, an encompassing mixed-use trail, and quick access to biking/hiking trails along the Kansas River and around Clinton Lake. A five-minute drive from Lawrence, Clinton Lake offers fishing, boating, beaches, camping and other outdoor activities.

Located just 40 minutes west of Kansas City, Lawrence offers the appeal of a mid-size, suburban town with quick access to the amenities of a large city, including an international airport. The Kansas City metro area is home to world-class museums and cultural activities, Jazz clubs and other nightlife venues, expansive shopping options, and exciting professional sports with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Sporting KC.

Kansas is in the center of the country, making it convenient and cost effective to fly or drive to destinations throughout the United States. Far from flat, the Flint Hills, just 90 minutes from Lawrence, offer panoramic vistas that showcase the breathtaking beauty of America.

Making KU Your Home 

Something about Lawrence is magnetic. Long-time residents are never surprised when a KU student or employee from out of state decides to make Lawrence their permanent home. And, even those who do leave often find themselves returning to “the nest” at some point in the future. In fact, Lawrence has been named by several publications as one of the best places to retire.

At the University of Kansas, you’ll join a global Jayhawk family and find a place to call home.

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