Hiring Department The eMINTS National Center (eMINTS) at the University of Missouri(MU)
Job Description:
The eMINTS National Center (eMINTS) at the University of Missouri(MU) provides comprehensive programs of professional learning thathelp K-12 schools prepare students for a modern digital-agesociety. Our instructional model supports high-quality lessondesign, promotes authentic learning, empowers technology-richlearning environments, and builds community among students andteachers. eMINTS classrooms are technology-rich environments wherestudents tackle authentic, real-world problems, collaborate withothers, and become savvy consumers of information and producers ofnew knowledge.
Duties:
Participate in writing federal, state or local grants as a leador assistant.
Lead or support the implementation of one or more grants, including actively recruiting participants.
Deliver teacher, instructional trainer, and administratorprofessional learning in face-to-face, online, and blendedformats.
Deliver professional learning that is active, hands-on, andengaging.
Support eMINTS participants through coaching, consulting andcollaboration.
Seamlessly integrate a variety of technologies including Googlefor Educators and Chromebooks in the delivery of adult learningexperiences.
Stay current on best engaging instructional practices ineducation, including the usage of educational technologies inclassroom settings.
Develop effective professional learning materials and build avariety of support documents and websites to support eMINTSprofessional learning programs.
Work efficiently and effectively on collaborative teams todevelop programs and materials in face-to-face meetings and from adistance using video conferencing technologies.
Build and maintain rapport and relationships with customers onbehalf of eMINTS.
Represent eMINTS and MU at local, state, and nationalconferences by presenting and networking.
Travel to local, state, and national locations to provideprofessional learning and support which will include periodic oneto five overnight stays.
Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparableknowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in education or a related field
Minimum of three years of teaching experience in K-12 orrelated field
Demonstration of effective instructional practices related tostudent-centered, authentic learning and technologyintegration
Understanding and addressing the needs of adult learners withdesigning and facilitating professional learning
Strong written and oral communication skills
Coaching and mentoring skills that support adult professionallearning
Effective use of technology to enhance professional learningand classroom instruction
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently andcollaboratively with minimal supervision
Flexible daily schedule to accommodate travel and dutiesoutside regular business hours (when applicable)
Willing to travel to local, state, and national schoollocations and conferences
Entrepreneurial spirit as eMINTS creates and develops newproducts from grant work that can be commercialized in theeducational market
Experience with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and learningmanagement systems
A passion for helping students learn and developing teachers’professional practice
Experience with creating and writing professional learningmaterials for adults and designing high-quality lessons forstudents
Three or more years of experience of delivering professionallearning and supporting teachers
An understanding of federal, state, or local grants and anability to create compelling research questions and narrativesrelated to programs that could be written into a grant
Experience with writing grant proposals and/or managinggrants
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000 per year
Grade: GGS 009
University Title:
Educational Program Specialist
Internal applicants can determine their University title byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.
Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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