Return-Path: <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id e7VFac819194; Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:36:38 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:36:38 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <s9ae42ee.002@jsi.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Barbara Garner" <Barbara_Garner@jsi.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:281] Position Available X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 5.2 Status: O Content-Length: 5430 Lines: 152 Professional Development and Certification Coordinator Equipped for the Future National Center Position Announcement Equipped for the Future, an initiative of the National Institute for Literacy, was developed to answer the complex question: What do adults need to know and be able to do in order to carry out their roles and responsibilities as workers, parents and family members, and citizens and community members. Sixteen Equipped for the Future Standards have been identified through a careful research process. The sixteen EFF Standards represent the core skills needed for effective adult performance in the three major adult roles in today's rapidly changing world and are a new definition of literacy for the 21st century. The Equipped for the Future National Center at the University of Maine was created in 1999 as the staff development, materials and technical assistance center for EFF implementation. The EFF National Center's primary responsibility is to reach out and establish strong linkages with key partners, including adult education, family literacy, welfare to work, skill standards voluntary partnerships and other workforce development systems, and to assure that these partners have the support needed to integrate EFF as part of their effort to prepare their systems to deliver desired results. To accomplish this, the Center activities include: develop a national network of certified EFF trainers; develop materials and products to support EFF adoption and use; provide customized training and technical assistance to the key customer systems; and support current EFF users. The EFF National Center is looking for a Professional Development and Certification Coordinator to join the Center team. The purpose of the position is to manage and support the EFF facilitator/trainers and the EFF facilitator certification process. The major responsibilities of the Coordinator will be to: 1. Set the direction of the EFF facilitator/trainer certification system and develop action plans to carry out the direction; 2. Oversee the development of the EFF facilitator certification process, criteria and awarding of certification; 3. Provide professional development, technical assistance and support for EFF facilitators as they proceed through the certification process; 4. Identify gaps in the facilitator pool and recruit qualified individuals to fill the gaps; 5. Identify materials and products that support the certification process and EFF facilitators; 6. Plan regular institutes and other mechanisms to ensure the EFF facilitators are well educated about EFF; and 7. Institute a continuous improvement process to evaluate the effectiveness of the certification system, professional development, technical assistance and support of EFF facilitators and overall facilitator satisfaction with the system . The EFF Professional Development and Certification Coordinator should have the following knowledge and skills: Required: * Master's degree and demonstrated experience in Adult Education, Training or related field * Extensive experience in adult education and training, with some knowledge of literacy issues * Knowledge of current research and state of the art practice in training and professional development * Knowledge of certification processes * Demonstrated experience with providing staff development, presentations and/ or training on a national level * Demonstrated experience with managing a staff development system * Demonstrated experience providing training, technical assistance and support to internal customers * Demonstrated experience with creating a team approach to the work environment * Knowledge of standards and standards-based reform * Demonstrated organizational abilities and high level of self direction * Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills * Demonstrated computer and internet abilities * Ability to travel extensively on a national basis requiring overnight stays and normally requiring a driver's license * Demonstrated ability to write progress reports * Demonstrated ability to produce work on or before deadlines Preferred: * Demonstrated work with national projects, boards and organizations * Demonstrated ability to direct a nationally distributed project staff This position is supported by federal funds, and is dependent on continued funding and job performance. The position is for 3 years, renewable on a yearly basis. The salary range is $45,000-$52,000, with a generous benefits package, based on education and experience. Applicants must commit to spending a total of 30 days distributed throughout the year at the University of Maine. To receive an application packet and full job description, please send an official letter of inquiry to: Lisa Levinson, Director, Equipped for the Future National Center, 5766 Shibles Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5766 or e mail your official request to LisaL595@aol.com <mailto:LisaL595@aol.com> . Please include your mailing address in any inquiry. Applications will be read beginning September 15, 2000. The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Available from -- http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/collections/eff/eff_news_events.html <http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/collections/eff/eff_news_events.html>
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