Multiple Off-Campus Sites
Project Manager - Regional Transformation Support
Position Description Provides project management including adherence to budget, schedule and scope. Plans, schedules or coordinates projects activities to meet deadlines. Monitors project compliance. Coordinates the overall integration of the project. Supervises and directs project personnel; assigns duties and responsibilities. About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. Major/Essential Functions Position Objective:
The Regional Transformation Support Specialist (RTSS) supports US PREP's mission to provide on-the-ground support to colleges of education, with the larger goal of ensuring that every child, especially our children of color who are living in poverty, have access to highly effective teachers. A Regional Transformation Support Specialist provides the support and training to set of coalition providers. The universities within the project are geographically isolated and have unique needs. With numerous programs, professional development needs to be locally delivered and tailored to meet the needs of each program.
- On-the-Ground Support
- Conducts monthly visits to provide on-the-ground support and services to partner universities
- Facilitates weekly virtual meetings with providers
- Conducts needs assessments using the US PREP Developmental Framework
- Works collaboratively with providers to develop Individual Transformation Plans (ITPs)
- Facilitates Quarterly Outcome Reviews to formally monitor members' progress
- Works closely with leadership teams to examine current budget structures in order to ensure sustainability of transformation initiatives
- Creates resources/materials and makes them available on the US PREP Toolkit
- Designs, plans, and facilitates summer trainings for site coordinators and program leaders
- Researches and stays abreast of national landscape issues and developments that impact US PREP support and services (Higher Education Act, CAEP accreditation and standards, Common Core, cultural competency, Social and Emotional Learning, etc.)
Program Leadership:
- Lead and manage a team of Clinical Coaches to build relationships with coalition providers
- Builds and maintains external relationships with national partner organizations
- Consistently monitors program effectiveness and uses outcomes for improvement
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree plus three years related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal seven years. Preferred Qualifications Education & Experience
- Doctorate degree preferred, master's in education required
- Faculty member at a university in the US PREP Coalition preferred
- Experience in effectively coordinating and leading TPP transformation efforts in teacher evaluation competencies, integrates K-12 curriculum, and provides consistent opportunities for candidates to practice teaching in safe settings, and apply teaching skills in the P-12 classroom
- Experience in adult education or professional development and leading effective teams
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively with diverse populations, including multicultural experience and cross-cultural communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership in promoting equity and diversity
Skill Set & Personal Characteristics
- Strong facilitation skills
- Concrete knowledge of coaching and experience
- Organized
- Time management skills
- Able to build professional relationships w/ providers
- Understand the big picture and clinical coach role within the big picture
- Experience/close knowledge of the work of the site coordinator
- Ability to perform independently
- Self-motivated
- Applies consequential thinking
- Receptive to feedback
- Flexibility
- Strong leadership skills
- A passion and commitment to equity
- Optimistic with ability to anticipate needs and generate solutions
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. Job Group Business Professionals EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. |
Texas Tech University
Nov 24, 2024