The Executive Director of Training and Technical Assistance Services (T/TAS) fulfills duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Studies, in accordance with Federal, state and other grant guidelines.

The Executive Director of T/TAS provides leadership to and ensure the integration of all strands of the T/TAS Department, including the following:  A training and technical assistance unit of content specialists who provide services to Head Start, Early Head Start and other early childhood programs nationwide; a Head Start/Early Head Start and child care unit; and a Kentucky- funded family child care project designed to create and support those programs across Kentucky.  Specific tasks include:

1. Generate income and assist T/TAS staff to do so, through on-site and virtual conferences and training sessions, consulting and writing assignments, including grants and reports.

2. Enrich T/TAS' national reputation through active participation in national, regional and state organizations.

3. Design and implement a marketing plan through written and virtual media.

4. Offer training and technical assistance in an area of specialty (e.g., early childhood; family services; health; management; other related fields).

5. Engage the T/TAS staff in the development of a strategic plan, utilizing the T/TAS Mission and Vision and the WKU Mission and Vision and Strategic Plan.

6. Integrate the work of T/TAS into the initiatives of the College of Education and Behavioral Studies and WKU, and increase the visibility of T/TAS throughout the university.

7. Monitor the fiscal stability of all three department units and implement strategies to improve their fiscal health.

8. Supervise the Directors of the Head Start and Family Child Care Projects

NOTE: While desirable, it is not necessary for the holder of this position to re-locate to Bowling Green, KY

• MS/MA degree or a comparable credential (LLD or JD)
• Five years of successful management and training experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in Head Start/Early Head Start and other early childhood settings

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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