Director, Way Forward

Title: Director, Way Forward

Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional

Pay Grade: AP MGIL1

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: Engage@EMU

Department: Engage@EMU

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Envision, direct, coordinate, and supervise all aspects of the Way Forward@EMU program, centered on developing high school youth educators to increase awareness and prevention of traumatic brain injury to K-12 age youth, families, and communities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all program components, including the Youth Health Educator (YHE) certification process, and associated personnel of Way Forward@EMU.
• Develop and implement strategic planning for the Way Forward@EMU, and ensure operational success.
• Develop, manage, and execute the Way Forward@ EMU budget, ensuring compliance with approved budget parameters; review and approve expenditures for equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to implement program and services.
• Manage workshop and outreach presentations on pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Coordinate community and university partnerships to promote Way Forward@EMU.
• Working with University offices, personnel, and the community, manage the design, structure, and implementation of the YHE certification process and overall direction for YHEs:
-Work with Engage@EMU programs and community organizations to identify community YHEs.
-Hire and promote YHEs.
-Envision and manage the YHE presentations and workshops.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the program through evaluation and dissemination.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree is required.

A minimum of 2 years of progressively more responsible experience in project management and/or program design within higher education and/or K-12 is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in social work, education, or public health is preferred.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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