LifeCourse Nexus Program Area Specialist, Institute Human Development

About the Institute

The UMKC Institute for Human Development, University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (IHD) is an applied research and training center for human services designed to exemplify the University's goals of engaged scholarship and community partnerships. Its functions include interdisciplinary training, applied research, community program development and information dissemination. The CtLC Nexus, housed at UMKC Institute for Human Development, is designed to support the "intersect of Charting the Life Course ideas, collaboration and transformation."

As the definition of "nexus" implies, it is the central place that connects or links groups, things, and ideas together. The CtLC Nexus provides an infrastructure for stakeholders to engage with a growing network of implementers on the Charting the Life Course framework to learn from one another, share stories, and participate in opportunities to build one another's capacity. In addition, the Nexus serves as a research center, partnering with people and organizations who are using CtLC as a lens to enhance and innovate existing resources, training, and practices, and/or to develop new promising practices, resources, trainings, or products.

The Nexus then disseminates these innovations, through access to resources and materials, and providing training and technical assistance.

The IHD is seeking an experienced and resourceful leader to become a Life Course Nexus Program Area Specialist. This role is highly collaborative and is a key contributor to the successful development and expansion of the Charting the Life Course Nexus training, technical assistance and knowledge translation goals.

• 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 supporting 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 Life Course framework and tools and other professional development topics.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Life Course training resources and tools for individuals, families, professionals, and organizations. This includes assisting with the writing and development process of training materials, providing content feedback, and identifying 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, preparation of learning materials, and supporting attendee engagement virtually and in-person.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for evaluation and research activities of Life Course 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.

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This position may require travel.

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This position is 100% grant funded and contingent on continued funding.

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.

• 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.

Posting will remain open until filled.

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