JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) and UConn's Vergnano Institute for Inclusion (VII) are seeking applicants for a joint full-time staff position, Educational Program Administrator, dedicated to developing faculty and University educators' inclusive teaching and mentoring practices.

Under the direction of CETL's Director of Teaching and Learning Assessment, this position will provide leadership, programmatic, and logistical support for UConn's activities as part of a national networked learning community funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The community is exploring how to foster, promote, and evaluate inclusive teaching in a way that will positively shape faculty practices so that all students succeed and feel a sense of belonging, inclusion, support, and purpose in STEM.

Under the guidance of VII's Executive Director, the successful applicant will develop and direct the Inclusive Excellence Program: Justice, Equity, and Transformation (Inclusive JET) for faculty in the School of Engineering. There will be shared curricular elements from CETL's learning community, as well as responsibilities for new faculty mentoring, grant writing support, and broadening participation activities for VII.

Candidates with demonstrated experience in facilitating learning of faculty groups related to equitable teaching are highly encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as program representative to potential applicants, current students, and the general public.
• Serves as a liaison between the program and other University offices, external organizations, and the public.
• Advises and assists on the full range of complex administrative and business matters related to programs, events, and activities. 
• Serves as a principal source of information regarding the interpretation and application of policies and regulations governing CETL and/or VII activities and programs such as the Inclusive JET.
• Establishes internal operating procedures and makes changes as needed to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
• Collaborates on grant accounting and fiscal record keeping in accordance with standard accounting practice. 
• Compiles data and information from a variety of sources to generate and prepare narrative and informational reports, including literature and resources on equity minded teaching and teaching documentation.
• Engages in public relations and promotional activities. Facilitates and assists in planning meetings, conferences, and events. Assists with communications, e.g. via website, promotional material, or newsletters.
• Designs and evaluates activities and program implementation for faculty or teaching support (i.e. faculty-TA interactions).
• For VII, leads writing or editing faculty grants, particularly the broadening participation sections.
• Maintains accurate records and preparation of data for progress reports and dissemination.
• Keeps current on equitable practices.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of related experience as an administrative coordinator or program support, including one year of experience as an advanced team member.
• Demonstrated experience working with or supporting university faculty in their professional development.
• Demonstrated experience managing fiscal records and accounting practices related to grants and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication and planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, experience engaging multiple stakeholders, and developing effective team relationships.
• Commitment to inclusive and equity minded practices.
• Experience in facilitating groups with diverse needs and backgrounds in remote environments (e.g., Webex or MS Teams).
• Excellent skills in MS Office and related software.

• Demonstrated engagement in organizational learning and initiatives related to equitable teaching and pedagogy, but teaching experience not required.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing or supporting broadening participation efforts.
• Familiarity with financial management software, such as UConn's Kuali system.
• 2 years of professional experience in STEM initiatives management in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience or training in inclusive teaching and learning in college settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of historical context, current environment and challenges, resources, and efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at Pre-dominantly White Institutions (PWIs).

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #497328 to upload a:

• Current resume
• Cover letter, detailing why you are interested in the position, your interest in researching educational systems and educational equity, and your ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team
• Contact information for 2-3 references, including names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers (letters not required)
• Diversity Statement

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on March 31, 2023. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

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