Program Director I, Technical Assistance and Outreach

College of Community Innovation and Education – Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities: 

UCF College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) is a one-of-a-kind academic unit with distinct, interdisciplinary expertise and potential for partnership with community stakeholders, conceived to address societal challenges and work alongside the community. Established in 2018, the college offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the main campus and UCF Downtown. At the heart of the college's mission is the institutional commitment to transform lives and strengthen society by developing a unified vision and innovative solutions to complex social issues. The CCIE promotes innovation through state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research with social impact, contemporary inclusive teaching and learning practices, and preeminent service for the disciplines, the institution, and the community.

The Opportunity:

The UCF College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) is currently accepting applications for a Program Director I, Technical Assistance and Outreach. This role requires a strategic leader with a passion for empowering communities through education, innovation, and support. Do you thrive at the intersection of impact and implementation? Join a team that’s reshaping what’s possible for students with unique abilities and the systems that serve them. This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and reporting of outcomes as well as providing leadership. This role is also responsible for evaluating Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTPs) at Florida state colleges, career technical centers/colleges, and universities as directed in the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Act (f.s. 1004.6495). Additionally, the Program Director will be responsible for leading the technical assistance team in the implementation of the Act at thirty-three established FPCTPs as well as ten programs that are in the development, approval, and award process.

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:

• Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs application development and state approval process of program applications, grant proposals, and student scholarships at all 33 approved FPCTPs. Locations include state universities, colleges, technical colleges, and private not for profit colleges and universities to meet legislative requirements of the FPCTP Act. 

• Technical assistance provided by staff and facilitators to approved 33 FPCTPs and the ten institutions of higher education in the development process. 

• Identify, develop, and implement professional development activities and other resource materials to ensure approved FPCTPs meet all legislative requirements of the Act. 

• Manage all FPCTP annual reporting on program implementation, student reporting, student follow up reporting for 5 years, FPCTP Grant Annual Performance Reports and FPCTP Final Performance Reports as required in the Act. 

• Design, implement, and analyze FPCTP evaluation plans to assess effectiveness of the Center’s work and the approved programs at 33 approved FPCTP’s and those to be approved in the coming years (up to 120). 

• Assume leadership responsibilities of the Center as needed in the absence of the Director. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree and 8+ 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 education or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Professional experience supporting youth and young adults with disabilities, with a strong preference for work involving students with intellectual disabilities in secondary or postsecondary education environments.

• Experience in supervising or coordinating professionals who deliver technical assistance aimed at enhancing program and student outcomes.

• Demonstrated background in higher education and leadership roles focused on advancing opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

• Familiarity working with Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs.

• Proven experience in the design, facilitation, and execution of educational program development, including planning, reporting, and continuous improvement processes.

• Experience developing and presenting professional development.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Along with your application, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

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 candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Wilbur Andrews at Drew.Andrews@ucf.edu.

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.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

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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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