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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The unit of Justice and Safety Institute out of University Outreach is looking to fill the position of Education Program Specialist. The Education Program Specialist identifies, develops, delivers, manages and evaluates a portfolio of non-credit educational/professional development 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. Positions within this profile are focused on community engagement and outreach directed towards external audiences (i.e., Continuing Education).

Job Responsibilities:

• 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; identify and recruit instructional program personnel

• Collaborate with academic departments to leverage faculty expertise and align non-credit programs with academic pathways

• Serve as a point of contact for prospective and current continuing education students

• Maintain compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements

• 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

• Track enrollment, completion, and satisfaction metrics to evaluate program effectiveness

• Conduct needs assessments and market research to identify new program opportunities

• Cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships with community organ