What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Training Coordinator position at The University of Oklahoma?
According to Forbes, the University of Oklahoma is one of the best places to work in the United States and one of the top employers in Oklahoma! We provide a positive culture, health / well-being benefits, meaningful and purposeful work, flexible work hours, a partial remote / hybrid option (upon training completion), and more than four weeks of paid leave each year.
The National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) has been improving the effectiveness of human services for over 50 years. NRCYS provides training and technical assistance to programs in Oklahoma and nationally. Specializing in training and consultation, NRCYS is a leader in youth service philosophy, best practices, and youth engagement.
Position Summary
This position will oversee the development and delivery of training, conduct assigned NRCYS training as needed, and provide consultation and technical assistance services to individuals and organizations to strengthen their ability to best serve children, youth, and families. This includes, but is not limited to, training, collaborative partnerships, planning and facilitation of meetings and conferences, program assessment and documentation, and data collection, analysis, and reporting. Supervise and develop staff as assigned to oversee the implementation of assigned projects, training, and programs. A significant focus of this position will be meeting the critical tasks associated with the Resource Family Training (RFT) Program through a sponsored program agreement with the State of Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) to provide foundational training to foster, kinship, and adoptive parents.
Duties
- Supervise staff as assigned to oversee the program's implementation. Communicate clearly and directly with assigned staff concerning performance expectations, productivity, and accountability in implementing projects and programs. Meet with staff a minimum of two times per month.
- Evaluate and develop training staff, including contracted trainers.
- Manage the day-to-day administrative and programmatic activities for assigned projects and programs.
- Communicate current policy and procedure to staff through the agency, individual, team meetings, and scheduled training.
- Plan and attend internal and external meetings, including but not limited to NRCYS Leadership Team Meetings, NRCYS Staff Meetings, Capacity Building Meetings, Contract / Project Meetings with funders, and University meetings as needed.
- Plan and facilitate activities, training, and capacity-building technical assistance that support NRCYS's state and national initiatives.
- Create and develop best practice tools, activities, and resources to support service delivery and understanding.
- Communicate, collaborate, and plan with contractors, other programs, and stakeholders through meetings, telephone, and email correspondence on current trends, best practices, and program development.
- Collect and analyze data. Write reports. Utilize data to inform decision-making to benefit specific projects, programs, and agency initiatives
- Monitor and enhance the knowledge base on national and other states' best practice initiatives to make informed decisions and recommendations regarding the ongoing management and improvement of projects, programs, and agency initiatives.
- Uphold, safeguard, and engage in activities that support the University's and NRCYS's vision, mission, values, and core principles.
