"Project Specialist (CCR&R TA)"

Project Specialist (CCR&R TA)

Recruitment #: S2611
Review Date: Immediate review | Open until filled
Department: The Research Institute
Salary Rate: $68,200 - $79,500

Position Summary:

Project Specialists participate as members of a collaborative team working on a variety of projects within the Center on Workforce and System Development (CWSD) at TRI. Project Specialists provide a continuum of services and products across the early learning system in Oregon. The CWSD engages in Early Learning and/or Youth Development at the state level which requires a specialized knowledge and skills as well as an ability to navigate change, emergent needs and the expectations of system work. Project Specialists are expected to use culturally responsive, innovative best practices across a variety of duties including program and process development, systems collaboration, change and alignment, program assessment and observation, system communications, leadership and facilitation, and training and technical assistance. TRI staff are expected to engage in continual learning in anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and outreach in order to cultivate equitable practices across all aspects of position duties and participate and engage in efforts to further develop and implement the center, projects and university's goals.

Project Specialists:

• Work collaboratively in a team environment. Plan, facilitate, participate in and contribute to project meetings, seminars, webinars communities of practice, Essential Fellowship cohorts, workshops and other gatherings as needed
• Provide technical assistance and professional development activities for Oregon's Early Learning system
• Gain and maintain a working knowledge of Oregon's early learning system and initiatives and gaining knowledge and applying learned skills to interrupt systemic oppression and lead project staff on challenging bias and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
• Effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds

Child Care Resource and Referral Technical Assistance Specialist (CCR&R TA)

CCR&R TA Specialists support 15 regional CCR&R across Oregon by providing technical support to support the mission of CCR&Rs. CCR&R TA Specialists work closely with regions to develop professional development, and technical assistance plans to support their work while developing relationships with staff. CCR&R TA specialists navigate the early learning system by understanding the key roles and responsibilities of systems partners to support early learning professionals and programs in Oregon. Some key Early Learning System partners are Oregon Department of Human Services, Inclusive Partners, 211info, Office of Child Care and Oregon Center for Career Development.

This position is funded through external grant support. Employment beyond the current funding period is not guaranteed and will depend on the availability of future funding and ongoing performance.

Click here for the complete position description which includes knowledge areas and preferred qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field or a combination of related training/ education/certification equivalent to 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
• 3-5 years: Navigating Oregon's Early Learning System
• 1-2 years: Working with and supporting Family Child Care Networks (FCCNs)
• 1-2 years: Practice with Motivational Interviewing techniques
• 1-2 years: Teaching and using Pyramid Model materials and strategies
• 1-2 years: Development of curricula, training materials, and/or publications
• Knowledge of strategies for facilitating adult education
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong understanding of practices related to cultural humility

How to Apply:

Please upload the following required materials within the application portal. Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

1. WOU Employment Application form available here - unclassified/faculty
2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position
3. Resume/CV
4. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned
5. Complete and submit the Reference Check form, available here along with your application

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