Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute:

Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute (TJEEI) is dedicated to preparing and retaining exceptional student education teachers and related professional educators who serve children and adults with special needs. In collaboration with Central Florida partners, TJEEI provides families of children with disabilities, UCF faculty and students, and educators access to current information, resources and opportunities. Through teaching and research clinics, UCF faculty and students associated with the institute offer services to students with disabilities and their families focused on assessment, behavior, reading, mathematics, and community counseling.

The Opportunity :

The Unlimited Potential Community School (UPCS) Program Manager plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the planning, development, and delivery of the UPCS programs and support services. Centered on enhancing academics, health, social services, youth, and community engagement, the Program Manager works closely with the Program Director to drive the achievement of UPCS objectives. This role involves aiding the Program Director in addressing key areas such as behavioral health, child welfare management, community schooling, and early childhood solutions that benefit children and families. Additionally, the Program Manager collaborates with the Program Director and other UPCS staff to efficiently plan, develop, and execute systems for broader statewide university initiatives. This position is also responsible for managing and supervising the operational aspects of projects.

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the training and support of UPCS strategies and support services that facilitate the achievement of exceptional outcomes in improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities.

• Provide coordination of the day-to-day business operations within UPCS project.

• Support the Program Director in managing up-to-date monitoring of the project to ensure ongoing strategic goals and objectives are being addressed and action steps are being implemented.

• Develop and monitor systems for Project team on how to plan, develop and implement community school projects throughout Florida and beyond in the areas of technical assistance and assessment and evaluation.

• Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the project.

• Support the Program Director with the administration, planning, and coordination of the project and its role in the development of community schools.

• Supervise a team of project staff. * Assist in the development and implementation of communication plans to ensure internal and external coordination and project cohesion.

• Assist in developing and producing strategic planning frameworks for center planning purposes.

• Coordinate project tasks and provide technical assistance for program development and implementation of programs, services and collaborative partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications :

• Masters degree

• 3-5 years experience in organizational operations.

• Experience with community partnership schools.

• Experience with complex teams.

• Experience with externally funded projects.

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, and a current curriculum vitae.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. The selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. Questions regarding this search may be directed to Trey Vasquez at Eleazar.Vasquez@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

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