Workforce Development Program Coordinator Center for Children Families and Workforce Development

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The
UM Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development
(Center) seeks a
Workforce Development Program Coordinator
to assist in training, research and innovation to bolster Montana’s human service, public health, education, and early childhood workforce.
This full-time position would focus on serving in a program coordinator role in the following areas: 
Workforce Development Coordination.
Support the coordination of statewide training, including managing registrations, training materials and continuing education units. Prepare online learning module shells for upcoming programs, updates and maintains course content within the learning management system. Build required online course content in learning management system and updates as directed by the project lead. Support principal investigators and projects leads to ensure lead times for course planning are followed, proactively follows up with project leads to ensure course updates are implemented on schedule. Assist in ensuring content writers, evaluators, designers, and project leads submit content on time. Complete quality control checks of course material for consistent formatting, accuracy of dates, links, and general grammar and spelling, identifying, and logging findings with specific feedback to the project lead.   
Research/Evaluation Support.
Assist principal investigators in developing research and evaluation methods, collecting research and evaluation data, co-developing reports and data visualization dashboards, and publishing them through the Center’s webpage. Translate research and evaluation findings into accessible formats to increase access and utility of results and findings to Montana leaders and contractors. Aid in self-assessment and evaluation of Center projects including meeting deliverables in a timely fashion and meeting stated outcomes.
The Workforce Program Coordinator will train and manage the work of research assistants who will be working on teams to complete projects.  
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Salary range for this position is $48,000-$52,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field 
One to two years of experience managing projects and/or assisting in conducting research and evaluation.
Experience using local and statewide data to design and improve programs.
Extensive knowledge of the systems that provide mental health, social, educational,
and correctional services to Montana’s child, youth, and families.  
Proficiency in software systems that are used to conduct social science research and program evaluation and/or online learning  
Research methods commonly used to collect data and make recommendations about how the data can improve program services 
Knowledge of project management tools and strategies to manage, organize, and track grant deliverables and to manage statewide trainings  
Understand and effectively contribute to ongoing financial monitoring  
Understand the multiple systems and responsibilities of the systems that serve Montana’s children, youth, and families particularly those whose health is compromised by social determinants   
Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of software programs 
Strong organizational and time management skills with an unwavering attention to detail and deadlines 
Effectively communicate verbally and in written forms including proficiency in copy-editing  
Ability to conduct advanced literature reviews that are relevant to the needs of Montana’s children and families   
Learn current and emerging software programs to conduct program evaluation and research and online learning 
Experience communicating feedback and coach colleagues and clients professionally to improve eLearning content    
Multitask between small and large-scale projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere  
Effectively gauge and complete competing workloads and manage deadlines 
A proactive approach to problem-solving 
Takes direction and works in a creative team environment, as well as works on projects independently 
About the Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development
The mission of the Center is enhancing the health of Montanans by transforming the systems that serve us. We envision a Montana where everyone is served by high quality and equitable systems of care.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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