Policy Associate I Training Operations Coordinator

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a Policy Associate I Training Operations.

The Policy Associate I: Training Operationswill join the Catherine Cutler Institutes Family and Child Welfare Education Training & System Support (FACETS) team and brings training experience and child welfare content expertise to state and national child welfare initiativesworking with a team that is developing cutting-edge work in the areas of child welfare training and workforce development; stakeholder engagement; program assessment planning implementation and evaluation; group facilitation; oversight and direction for existing initiatives; and development of new work by cultivating funding sources.

This position is responsible for operational and instructional support for in-person and online training delivery. The Policy Associate I partners with training leads to plan annual academic year and session training calendars. Develops implementation plans for each and executes logistics for complex inter-related training deliverables. Serves as consistent in-person classroom resource for participants and manages monitoring and reporting on participant progress and course completion. This position delivers instructional support where child welfare content expertise is not required. Assists team leads with planning and staffing recurring Advisory Committee meetings and Training Team meetings with external partners.

This is a grant funded position located on our Portland Campus with a starting annual salary up to $54080.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefitsfor full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 14 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more please review the Benefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing hands-on learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree and three to five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities maintain accurate timely task execution and coordinate complex logistics.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with common training technologies (e.g. PowerPoint Zoom).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a fast-paced training team.

To apply click on the Apply Now button below or visit ourUSM Careers Pageand submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by January 21 2026.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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