McGuffey Reading Clinic - Project Lead; Wage

The Project Lead will provide leadership and coordination for a new initiative with McGuffey Reading Clinic at the School of Education and Human Development. The Project Lead will support implementation of services for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties through assistive technology, self-advocacy training, academic coaching, peer mentorship, and transition supports.

• Approximately 15-20 hours per week (adjustable based on project needs and funding)
• Flexible schedule with some evening meetings as needed
• Hybrid work environment: in-person and remote hours

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the initiative and maintain progress toward program goals.
• Manage project timelines, schedules, communications, and participant engagement activities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing participation of students in program services.
• Coordinate assistive technology access, training, and support for participating students.
• Assist with delivery of academic coaching, self-advocacy training, peer mentoring, and transition-support activities.
• Maintain project records, databases, and documentation.
• Collect, organize, and report program data to support evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other project materials for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with university offices, schools, community organizations, and other partners.
• Support outreach and dissemination activities related to the project.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a secondary education setting required.
• Experience coordinating educational, student-support, disability-support, or grant-funded programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience working with diverse learners and maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-management systems.

Licensure:
None.

Education:

Doctoral degree in education, special education, literacy, or related field.

Knowledge of assistive technology for reading and writing support.

Experience:

• Experience working with students with dyslexia, learning disabilities, or other reading difficulties.
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection, and reporting.
• Experience coordinating mentoring, coaching, transition-support, or postsecondary-access programs.
• Experience collaborating with schools, universities, or community-based organizations serving adolescents and young adults.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-029

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

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