EduDesign Project Lead (Temporary)

Job Description

The College of Education has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary 50% FTE EduDesign Project Lead to join their team for a twelve-month position.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to Associate Professor Dr. Carly Roberts the Project Lead will be the primary operational lead between EduDesign participants teacher leaders and collaborating College of Education faculty and staff and is responsible for advancing the planning coordination implementation and continuous improvement of EduDesign programming. The ability to problem-solve initiate and implement process-improvements and to thrive in a collaborative environment that involves interfacing with College staff and faculty as well as community educators are strong attributes for this position.

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for this part-time 50% FTE opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Operations 30%

• Provide primary leadership for the day-to-day operations of EduDesign and related functions.

• Oversee planning implementation communications and logistics to ensure successful delivery of EduDesign activities and events.

• Develop and maintain program workflows timelines and operational processes to support current and future EduDesign implementation.

• Identify issues troubleshoot challenges and recommend solutions and process improvements to strengthen program effectiveness.

• Serve as a key point of contact for EduDesign participants alumni teacher leaders and College of Education partners.

Communication and Coordination 20%

• Oversee EduDesign communications including the EduDesign email and listserv to ensure timely and effective communication with participants and alumni.

• In collaboration with UW College of Education staff faculty teacher leaders and participants coordinate the development and dissemination of EduDesign communications.

• Interface with teacher participants and leaders and the CoE staff and faculty team

• Manage scheduling calendar coordination and event communications including distribution of event details expectations locations parking and commuting information.

• Maintain and organize shared program files folders and documentation across appropriate internal (SharePoint) and external platforms (Google drive).

Event Planning and Program Delivery 20%

• Lead planning and implementation of EduDesign events in collaboration with College of Education leadership and partners including but not limited to fall EduPod launch activities community-building events and spring EduPod and community celebration events.

• Coordinate event logistics and ensure effective on-site or virtual event execution including set-up coordination and follow-up.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop presentations slides and other materials needed for program events and meetings.

• Facilitate and/or support meetings with EduDesign and College of Education leadership as needed.

EduPod Planning and Implementation 20%

• In collaboration with College of Education staff and teacher leaders oversee planning and implementation of EduPods for the 202627 school year.

• Work closely with EduPod leaders and participants to address questions support curriculum development and strengthen implementation of program activities. This includes addressing issues of professional learning curriculum development and implementation.

• Coordinate with relevant campus and community partners including ConnectEd HR fiscal and other college-wide professional learning efforts as appropriate.

Budget and Administrative Oversight 10%

• In collaboration with the CoE faculty director oversee and make decisions related to relevant budget and administrative management.

• Communicate collaborate and work in partnership with CoE faculty CoE development and CoE fiscal team members regarding EduDesign budget management including the Deborah Massachi Memorial Fund and other relevant funding sources (e.g. Ackerley Boeing Endowment)

• Manage routine budget-related processes including documentation and submission of required materials such as receipts hours and other fiscal records through the Colleges financial systems (TREQ) in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and at least one year of experience participating in EduDesign

Additional Qualifications

• Experience supporting and collaborating with in-service and/or preservice teachers in a professional learning setting

• Experience working in collaborative team environments

• Flexible work format but ability to attend required occasional events and facilitation on weekend and evenings in the Seattle area

• Experience coordinating organizing and managing the logistics of in-person online and hybrid events

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment solve problems and implement process improvements

• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with faculty staff and EduDesign participants.

• Shared commitment to the goals and purpose of EduDesign

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree and/or teacher certification/credential/license

• Experience in program leadership professional learning or educator development

• Experience managing budgets or supporting administrative operations in higher education or nonprofit settings.

Additional Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department.

• An introduction

• State the specific position for which they are applying

• A summary of how your qualifications skills and experiences align with the key responsibilities and requirements of the position.

About the Team

EduDesign is a uniquely teacher-led and collective approach to professional learning that builds educator community develops justice-oriented pedagogies and supports teacher retention.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

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Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.