Training Advisor

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Type of Position:Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:RSSV | Early Childcare Education

Department's Website:

https://ecep.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:The Training Advisor will assist the UA Early Care and Education Projects (ECEP) Director to recruit, observe, train, and mentor other trainers; conduct training and trainer in-service; write, revise, and proofread; produce camera-ready copy; mentor other writers; interact with other training advisors and support personnel; and work in participant and trainer databases and file related reports. The is a one-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in adult or Early Childhood Education or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
  
  
• At least five years or more of teaching experience with birth - five-year-old children, parental involvement, and designing curriculum lesson plans
  
  
• At least five years of experience working with adults and conducting training workshops
  
  
• At least three years of experience designing materials for adults
  
  
• At least three years of experience coaching and/or mentoring teachers/trainers
  
  
• Experience writing and designing training materials for adults
  
  
• Experience in collecting data and writing research reports
  
  
• Experience as an editor (writing, revising, editing, and working on deadlines)
  
  
• Experience with Microsoft and Word Perfect office suites and Statistical Package for Social Sciences
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience working with grant proposals and awards
  
  
• At least two years experience presenting research papers
  
  
• At least five years of experience working with statewide agencies
  
  
• Experience with early childhood advocacy networks
  
  
• Experience as a leader in an early childhood organization (prefer someone who has held a board position)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Early Childhood System and the rules and regulations which govern each system (Licensing, Better Beginnings, Division of Child Care & ECE, Advocates for Children and Families, Head Start, Arkansas Better Chance, USDA Food Program, AR Professional Development Registry)
  
  
• Skilled at using the AR Professional Development Registry
  
  
• Ability to have adaptability in working with internal and external partners
  
  
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate projects
  
  

Salary Information:

$51,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kathy Pillow-Price, Managing Director, kathyp@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Additional Information:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:Driving, Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:Yes