University of Missouri-Kansas City · 5 hours ago
LifeCourse Nexus Program Area Specialist, Institute for Human Development
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a LifeCourse Nexus Program Area Specialist to support the development and expansion of training and technical assistance related to the Charting the LifeCourse framework. The role involves providing training, developing resources, and assisting in program evaluation and community engagement efforts.
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Responsibilities
Assist the program team in completing activities that support training and technical assistance activities related projects, such as analyzing notes for next steps, background review of materials to support training topics, and support the trainer or coach to prepare content and make necessary changes based on feedback
Provide training to individuals, families, professionals and organizations to integrate and implement LifeCourse framework and tools and other professional development topics
Assist in the development and maintenance of LifeCourse training resources and tools for individuals, families, professionals, and organizations. This includes assisting with the writing and development process of training materials, provide content feedback, identify dissemination channels and stakeholders based on project needs
Organize and support internal and external meetings to accomplish project and program outcomes, which includes development of agendas, prepare learning materials, and supporting attendee engagement virtually and in-person
Assist with data collection and reporting for evaluation and research activities of LifeCourse projects, programs and evidence-based practices. This includes development and review of data needed, identifying policy and research findings to support content development, and the collection and analysis of surveys and polls during and after training events
Other duties, as assigned to support program outcomes
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
Experience and expertise in partnering with professionals, families and community members
Self-driven performance and initiative with strong skills organizing and managing more than one project at a time
Experience with developing training and written materials for broad dissemination and use (such as: reports, publications, curriculum, tools/resources for individuals and families)
Ability to work well independently as well as with a team
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2023-11-09Grant· $2M
2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Amanda Davis MPA, CFRE
UMKC Foundation President & Chief Advancement Officer
Anna L. Simmons
* Partner, USFirst FLL Robotics at UMKC School of Computing & Engineering
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