Job Description
Position Overview
This is a temp casual (14 hour/week or less) position open at the Institute on Community Integration (ICI) in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). The position will be responsible for assisting in developing and delivering training related to Charting the LifeCourse content and tools, Direct Support Workforce support, and employment for people with disabilities. The temp casual position will be responsible for participating in training projects as assigned, collecting data and supporting development of training project reports and manuscripts.
The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.
Job Responsibilities Training Development and Delivery (50%)
- Attend project research meetings
- Participate in training of assigned project protocols and data collection instruments
- Assist in developing and delivering training related to Charting the LifeCourse content
- Assist in developing and delivering training related to DSW support
- Assist in developing and delivering training related to employment for people with disabilities
Data Collection and Analysis (25%)
- Data collection with families and people with disabilities
- Data coding and data entry
- Communication with study participants, providers, and other researchers and team members
- Collaboration on interpretation of data, applying lived experience and knowledge
Dissemination (25%)
- Support reports, manuscripts, and conference presentation preparation
Required Qualifications - Master’s degree or higher
- Experience in training and training development
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities
- Proficiency with standard computer resources and software including email, Microsoft Office, database systems, PDF files, Zoom, and other web-based platforms such as search engines, google docs/sheets, etc.
- Proficiency with standard UMN online suites (Box, etc.)
- Demonstrated commitment to advocating for an inclusive environment for all backgrounds and identities
- Detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as a member of a team
Preferred Qualifications - Terminal degree (PhD preferred)
- Experience with Charting the LifeCourse tools
Department Overview The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota pushes the edge of inclusion through an intensive focus on policies and practices that affect children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and those receiving educational supports. ICI’s collaborative research, training, and information-sharing ensure that people with disabilities are valued by, included in, and contribute to their communities of choice throughout their lifetime. ICI works with service providers, policymakers, educators, employers, advocacy organizations, researchers, families, community members, and individuals with disabilities around the world, building communities that are inclusive. ICI is a designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, part of a national network of similar programs in major universities and teaching hospitals across the country. The Institute is home to over 70 projects and six Affiliated Centers, addressing disability issues across the lifespan.
College Overview The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.
Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $42.00/hr-$45.00/hr. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.
Time Appointment: .25
Position Type: Temp
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.
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