Director of Training and Assessment

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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance
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Job Description

Position Number:

113961

Title:

Assistant Clinical Professor

Functional Title:

Director of Training and Assessment

Category Status:

15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con

Applicant Search Category:

Faculty

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

EDUC-Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland, Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education seeks to fill the Director of Training and Assessment position within the Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) Training Center. Housed in the College of Education, the IGD Training Center is the central hub for dialogue facilitation training, curricular support, and dialogue skill development. The Center is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality support to faculty, staff, and students as they navigate the evolving landscape of diversity education at UMD. Through a range of services including training, consultations, coaching, and continuous development opportunities, the center aims to empower individuals to lead meaningful dialogues across and within differences that foster inclusive and equitable communities, both within and beyond the classroom.

The Director of Training and Assessment will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of the IGD Training Center through strategic training initiatives, curriculum development, and ongoing programmatic assessment. The qualified candidate will have substantial experience developing training curricula, a solid foundation in identity development theories, using participant-centered approaches and significant experience facilitating training.

Essential Responsibility (1): Training and Development of facilitators

Takes a lead role, in close collaboration with the Center Director, in ongoing and iterative curriculum development and materials design and standardization
Lead trainer in delivering facilitation training and provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and support to facilitate the growth and development of new facilitators
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify training needs and ensure alignment with institutional diversity education goals and objectives
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments to optimize skill acquisition and development

Essential Responsibility (2): Curriculum Development and Review

Lead the development and review of curriculum materials for facilitator preparation, ensuring alignment with best practices in intergroup dialogue
Work closely with faculty partners to enhance discipline-specific IGD courses and update curriculum content as needed.
Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and insights from emerging research into curriculum development efforts

Essential Responsibility (3): Collecting and Analyzing Program Effectiveness Data

Establish processes for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting program effectiveness data from various sources, including training sessions, course evaluations, and other relevant metrics
Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement in skill development and training outcomes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategies for continuous improvement based on assessment findings and feedback.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Doctorate in psychology, counseling, education, or a related field.

Experience:

At least 3 years experience with Intergroup Dialogue facilitation training and education.
Experience developing and implementing curricula for training programs.
Experience facilitating training programs for instructors/service providers and mentoring/coaching participants in the delivery of content and instruction.
5 years experience with diversity training at a college or university.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and partners.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferences:

The capacity to secure internal or/and external funding, commensurate with rank.
Evidence of commitment to cultivating collaborative and collegial relationships.
Record of service with university colleagues, schools and school systems, local communities, and/or community-based organizations.
Record of professional service commensurate with rank (nationally and at the collegiate level).
The potential to contribute to the racial and social justice mission of the program, department, and university.

Posting Date:

05/07/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

05/21/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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