What are the responsibilities and job description for the THRIVE Instructional Liaison position at University of Central Missouri?
Salary : $35,000.00 Annually
Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Type : Exempt Staff Full Time
Job Number : 997579
Division : AIRE Projects
Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
The THRIVE Instructional Liaison is responsible for teaching courses in the THRIVE curriculum, coordinating the instructional support aspects of the THRIVE Program, and maintaining regular communication with other faculty and staff who have THRIVE students in their classes. He / she must be available to assist students during normal university hours. This is a 10-month professional staff position, August 1 - May 31. The THRIVE (Transformation, Health, Responsibility, Independence, Vocation, Education) Program provides a 2-year residential college experience for young adults with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities, building skills for transitioning from home to independence, and culminating in a certificate of completion.
UCM CORE ATTRIBUTES
Our core behaviors all employees are expected to model for our students.
Engaging : Immersive learning experience through purposeful involvement of employees and students.
Cumulative : Aggregating multiple points of learning to broaden and deepen education.
Passionate : Encouraging employees and students to find his or her sense of purpose.
Confident : Embracing change and the new opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
Enterprising : Creating new ways for all students and employees to engage in their education and jobs.
Caring : Acting on the needs and welfare of our people and the community.
Examples of Duties
60% - Prepare curriculum materials and teach THRIVE-specific courses. Which would also include updating 1st-year files, progress reports, PCP reports, and internships.
15% - Serve as liaison to UCM faculty and staff who work with THRIVE students. This will include being the primary contact for THRIVE Students elective class teachers and first-year parents. Monitor the progress of THRIVE students in UCM noncredit and credit courses, including collecting student data, drafting progress reports, and being available to THRIVE students during office hours. The liaison will also be the initial contact to new elective teachers.
5% - Assist THRIVE Director and Mentors in setting up and monitoring study halls and other academic and social support activities (requires some evening hours).
5% - Participate in THRIVE outreach, planning, and evaluation activities designed to meet program objectives.
15% - Using instructional software, complete individualized academic assessment and prescriptive developmental learning plan for each THRIVE student, monitoring progress, and providing feedback on a regular basis.
Typical Qualifications
Education :
- Bachelor's degree in the following fields of study : Special Education, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, and Vocational Rehabilitation required.
- Master's is preferred in same fields.
Experience :
Supplemental Information
Candidate must include transcripts and a teaching statement as part of the application process.
Special Instructions :
Full-time benefits-eligible position : Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions : Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions : Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include :
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Required Question
Salary : $35,000
