Education Program Manager

KU Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is seeking an Education Program Manager to support implementation of grant-funded research projects on employment and transition from high school for people with disabilities. This position will work across projects to lead educational activities for employment service providers and transition councils, supervise research staff, monitor and communicate study progress, and assist with grant management and reporting tasks.

These projects include focus in the following areas:

• State-wide training and technical assistance for the Employment First Training and Technical Assistance Center.
• State-wide systems change research to enhance transition from high school and employment outcomes for students with disabilities through the Transition Council Project.

KU Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is seeking an Education Program Manager to support implementation of grant-funded research projects on employment and transition from high school for people with disabilities. This position will work across projects to lead educational activities for employment service providers and transition councils, supervise research staff, monitor and communicate study progress, and assist with grant management and reporting tasks.

These projects include focus in the following areas:

• State-wide training and technical assistance for the Employment First Training and Technical Assistance Center.
• State-wide systems change research to enhance transition from high school and employment outcomes for students with disabilities through the Transition Council Project.

The person in this role may directly supervise the work of professional staff (research assistants or aides, project coordinators), researchers with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and students and postdoctoral researchers supporting project goals. The ideal candidate will have experience working with and supporting people with disabilities, be highly reliable in a fast-paced office, pay close attention to detail, be adept at problem-solving, have project management experience, and have a degree in education (including special education), psychology (including clinical psychology), health and social sciences, disability studies, or related area.

The Education Program Manager will work directly with Dr. Evan Dean and will collaborate with others  Education Program Manager will also liaison with community partners including employment specialists, teachers, youth with disabilities, and family members of youth with disabilities.

The University of Kansas, Kansas University Center on Disabilities (KUCD) is recognized as a leading research center. KUCD implements and conducts grant-funded projects focusing on (a) applied research on effective assessment and intervention practices with a particular focus on self-determination and transition to employment and (b) interdisciplinary training in the disability field.

KUCD is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive research and educational environment for faculty, staff and students. The Education Program Manager will have frequent interactions with and access to mentors at the KUCD to provide an environment that fosters collaboration, provides opportunities for networking, and expands research knowledge and training.

The Education Program Manager will work directly with Dr. Evan Dean as well as collaborate with others at KUCD, including colleagues with disabilities, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and staff. The Education Program Manager will also liaison with community partners including employment specialists, teachers, youth with disabilities, and family members of youth with disabilities. The person in this role will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• 40% - Envision, conceptualize, design, and develop materials, content, programs and/or activities to foster engagement of employment service providers and community members projects seeking to enhance employment and transition service delivery for people with disabilities. This will include organizing and leading training and technical assistance activities such as: mentorship and technical assistance for employment service providers, training for Transition Council members, tracking study activities and timelines, monitoring data collection activities, and communicating with funders and national and state experts to organize presentations and…