Program Manager II

The Opportunity:

This is a unique opportunity to work in the UCF Center for Community Schools. The Center is a statewide Technical Assistance Provider. This specific position will lead the Certification House (Department) and focus primarily on Community Partnership Schools. A candidate should be experienced working in an educational institution. They should have technical Assistance experience. A candidate should be able to evaluate and assess sites as a method of continuous improvement. A candidate should be able to provide verbal and written feedback to sites. A candidate should be able to learn from the best practices in the community school research.

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:

• Oversee the development and management of an annual strategy for certification, including an evolution of standards in both form and function, and the steps necessary to achieve them.

• Establish and enhance strategic partnership to advance and utilize the certification process with community school model-driven standards. Collaborate with state, national, and international partners to elevate certification practices and community school planning and implementation efforts.

• Lead and meet stated reporting requirement deadlines for assessment and evaluation reports, operational summaries, and annual reports.

• Create and enhance systems and processes for external working groups to conduct the certification review and application and manage efforts to provide and promote the broad-reaching application of the certification to maintain model fidelity.

• Strategize, collaborate, advise, and consult in the planning, development and implementation of model fidelity standards for the statewide initiative.

• Responsible for dissemination of information regarding certification activities internally and externally.

• Assist in the management of research, assessment, and reporting trends of field results, identifying and promoting community school best practice techniques for advancement of statewide efforts.

• Supervise and lead the Certification team.

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of certification processes and communications.

• Lead special initiatives and projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

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:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (business administration, public administration, social sciences, or a related area.)

• 2 years Full-service or Community School experience.

• 2-3 years Supervisory experience.

• Experience working in educational accreditation or evaluation capacities.

• Experience with educational institutions, grants, healthcare, and/or non-profits.

• Superior Communication skills, both written and oral.

• Time, organizational, and project management skills.

• Ability to establish and lead positive working relationships with certification team and other Center staff members.

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, candidates should upload a cover letter and a current resume.

Special Instructions to the Applicant:

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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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.

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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, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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.

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