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and Training for Employment The position reports to the CETE Family Engagement Program Director. The position organizes efforts supporting, developing, and advancing the Center on
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and Training for Employment, Family Engagement team and the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center grant in terms of research support, training development, project management, and community relationships with a dedicated focus on families of preK-12 students. Develops research-based resources such as workshops, print, and online resources for families, and professional development for school personnel and other professions in support of family-school partnerships. Primary focus is providing families with resources through outreach to family-serving organizations, direct outreach, and working with schools. Facilitates meetings of multiple stakeholder groups including family members, community organization representatives, school personnel, business professionals, researchers, and others. The position fosters and maintains relationships with multiple, diverse, internal, and external stakeholder groups at all levels of an organization. Collaborates with faculty and staff members to design and implement Translational Research projects to advance the evidence base for high quality, effective family and school engagement strategies. Assists with developing collaborations with state and local community organizations. Contributes to writing proposals and applications for funding. Assists with project data collection, management, analysis, and reporting requirements for both quantitative and qualitative data. Provides project management across multiple sponsored projects. Liaises with IT staff, communications personnel, faculty, staff, and graduate students. Traveling to locations within Ohio to meet with school personnel and community organizations, family outreach, data collection, or meeting support as needed. Works closely with team members and CETE staff to ensure positive and productive work environment. Other duties as assigned. Required
Experience
Master's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with Master's Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education, English Language Learners, Special Education, Social Work, Human Development, Family Studies, School Counseling, Family Finances or other related field
Experience
facilitating meetings/workshops with families, working in partnership with community organizations serving disadvantaged families and communities, and providing professional development to professionals.
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in research project planning, qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Experience
and knowledge of effective family-school engagement PreK through grade 12. Excellent communication and writing skills required.
Experience
using common Microsoft Office applications.
Experience
with data analysis software.
Experience
with managing complex projects. Desired
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Foreign language skills highly recommended. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Experience
with IRB processes. Must be adaptable and have demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills. 45% Develops research-based resources such as workshops, print, and online resources for families, and professional development for school personnel and other professions in support of family-school partnerships. Primary focus is providing families with resources through outreach to family-serving organizations, direct outreach, and working with schools. 30% Collaborates with faculty and staff members to design and implement Translational Research projects to advance the evidence base for high quality, effective family and school engagement strategies. Assists with developing collaborations with state and local community organizations. Contributes to writing proposals and applications for funding. Assists with project data collection, management, analysis, and reporting requirements for both quantitative and qualitative data. Provides project management across multiple sponsored projects. 25% Facilitates meetings of multiple stakeholder groups including family members, community organization representatives, school personnel, business professionals, researchers, and others. The position fosters and maintains relationships with multiple, diverse, internal, and external stakeholder groups at all levels of an organization. Target Hiring Range for this position is $58,700 - $77,200 Additional Information: Location: Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including: • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost. • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays. • State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for details on using Workday and submitting your application.