What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Consultant 3 position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
This position will reside in the Center for Human Development (CHD), a research and outreach unit within the College of Education. CHD has been in existence since 1972 and houses the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and research and outreach in Early Intervention (EI). Faculty and staff within CHD engage in research, scholarship, personnel preparation, technical assistance and outreach to support effective systems for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals that serve them. These activities are carried out by 6 Ph.D. level scientists, technology and administrative support staff, experts in research methodology, and two professors of practice who help to ensure that center activities are translated into practice. CHD also receives direction and support from a Community Advisory Council comprised of self-advocates, family members, and professionals who work to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through policy, advocacy, and systems change. All CHD activities are supported by a grants management unit (DESTNY GMU), which provides pre-award support for state and federal funding applications, post-award support for staffing, and the necessary supports for managing the fiscal and reporting requirements of externally funded projects.
Position Summary
The position will support several aspects of the project including assisting with the development, launching, and monitoring of a series of online professional development modules for a variety of different audiences; and coordinating and managing key implementation aspects of the project including coordinating, documenting, and cataloging ongoing digital initiatives with our education, community-based, and industry partners throughout the state; coordinating and attending weekly and monthly meetings with the project director, project partners, and representatives from the funding agency; and assisting with developing semi-annual and annual reports for the funding agency. The position reports directly to the project’s director and will work closely with our existing partners and the funding agency providing ongoing planning, consultation, advice, and direction related to all aspects of the project, which relies heavily on the use of information technology. Many of the activities will involve ongoing coordination of activities with school-based providers including Career-Technical Education Programs, teachers, special educators, and educational assistants.
Minimum Requirements
This classification requires knowledge and skills of technology and information systems generally obtained through an AA degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified course work in applicable fields of study and at least one year of related work experience.
Salary : $29 - $47
