What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Education and Outreach: TransActive position at Lewis & Clark?
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PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Head of Education and Outreach for TransActive provides professional development and community education, and engages in programmatic outreach to the communities that TransActive serves.
The operational focus of this position includes:
- Developing, delivering, and managing professional development and adult community education in the area of gender diversity and equity.
- Providing training and consultation to organizations and service providers related to capacity building and policy/practice in service of gender diverse social justice.
- Collaborating with internal and external partners on TransActive and other Lewis & Clark program activities in service of the program’s and institution’s missions.
TransActive is a program within the Graduate School’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and provides education and professional services specific to gender diversity social justice. The CCE collaborates with faculty, professional organizations, educational institutions, community groups, and more to offer equity-driven continuing education programming and other professional development opportunities in the greater Portland area and beyond. The CCE is committed to enhancing the effectiveness of education and mental health professionals as agents of social change.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Education
- Plan, develop, deliver and/or manage professional development and community education and consultation activities.
- Refine, revise and/or generate new education and consulting programs, informed by evaluation and assessment data.
Outreach
- Develop and maintain working relationships with community partners, including educators, advocates, mental health professionals, and medical providers whose work intersects with the mission and vision of TransActive.
- Take a leading and collaborative role in the development and implementation of strategies to expand the reach of TransActive locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Lead efforts to engage with, hear from, and advocate for transgender and gender diverse communities and stakeholders, both within and external to the Lewis & Clark campus.
Programmatic Support and Leadership
- Take a leading and collaborative role in fundraising efforts through donor engagement, event planning, and grant applications.
- Collaborate with the CCE director on the development of an annual budget for program expenses, and budgets for special projects and grant-funded initiatives.
Other Duties as Assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & BEHAVIORS
- Ability to meet timelines, provide deliverables, think critically, and exercise independent judgment, while recognizing when additional input is needed to make a decision.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills.
- Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and colleagues in service areas across campus.
- Available to work a flexible schedule that includes early morning, evening, and weekend hours, including some travel.
- Ability to carry out responsibilities in alignment with the social justice mission of the graduate school.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Superior working knowledge of historical, current, and unfolding legal, cultural, political, and social matters related to gender diversity.
- Familiarity with the field(s) of social services, K-12, and/or higher education.
- 3 years of experience in the development and delivery of professional development education in the area of gender diversity for adult learners.
- 3 years of experience with community engagement, partnership development, and other outreach/networking activities.
- Experience with program evaluation including the development of evaluation tools and analysis, and application of data in service of program improvement.
- Experience with grants and service contracts.
- Must be computer literate with intermediate to advanced proficiency with Excel and Word.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- 5 years of experience with grants and service contracts.
- 5 years of experience working in a social service, K-12, higher education, or an environment that serves adult learners.
- 5 years of experience in the development and delivery of professional development education in the area of gender diversity.
- 5 years of experience with community engagement, partnership development and other outreach/networking activities.
- Experience with cloud-based database systems (eg. Salesforce, Quickbooks)
WORK SCHEDULE
- Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Travel: Occasional travel required for events, conferences, and partner meetings
- Hybrid/Remote: In-office work with possible remote work flexibility
PAY RATE
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- $70,000 per year
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- General office environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting (or standing) at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to communicate effectively via phone, email, online meetings, and in person
- Occasional light lifting up to 15 pounds (e.g., event materials, files)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet program needs
- Occasional travel may involve extended hours or overnight stays
Directions for Cover Letter
Please include a cover letter describing your interest in joining Lewis & Clark and the ways you can contribute to a culture of inclusion on our campus.
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https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance
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Background Check
Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work
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Salary : $70,000
