Position Title: Program Manager, UB Teacher Residency Program

　　Posting Number: R240014

　　Employer: Research Foundation

　　Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

　　FTE: 1.00

　　Position Summary:

　　The Graduate School of Education (https://ed.buffalo.edu/) ( GSE ) at the University at Buffalo (https://www.buffalo.edu/) (UB) is seeking a program manager for the UB Teacher Residency Program (https://ed.buffalo.edu/residency.html) ( UBTR ). The Graduate School of Education is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, just and inclusive environment. We seek individuals who have a demonstrated history of community-based advocacy and engagement in efforts to achieve equity, inclusivity and justice. As an extension of this commitment, the UB Teacher Residency program offers an accelerated, innovative, one-year initial teacher certification program for individuals who are committed to transformational teaching in public schools in Buffalo and WNY .

　　The program manager will work collaboratively with the Director, Assistant Directors, university faculty, partner district leaders, and mentor teachers to facilitate a range of teacher and leadership residency program-related activities. Collaborating internally with faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (https://ed.buffalo.edu/leadership.html) and the Department of Learning and Instruction (https://ed.buffalo.edu/teaching.html) ,

　　The program manager will work in a project management capacity to ensure that new program features are developed and implemented across the year. Further,

　　The program manager will serve as the lead district liaison to all partner residency districts, organizing a collaborative resident selection and leader selection process, facilitating mentor recruitment and selection, and supporting the effectiveness of Mentor Teachers and Clinical Experience Coaches who work with residents.

　　The program Manager will also work closely with the director and district personnel to ensure effective program implementation and that the needs of residents and leaders are being met by the MTs and CECs

　　Outstanding Benefits Package

　　Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/research-foundation/regular-employees.html) .

　　About UB

　　The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo (http://buffalo.edu/) .

　　As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　The successful candidate must have a master’s degree in education or an education-related field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, administrators, and district-based administrators is essential. Experience with project management and new program implementation OR excellent organizational skills with an interest in developing skills in project management is required.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience with educational leadership, instructional coaching, or professional learning in either a teacher-leader or school leader capacity is preferred. In lieu of prior school or district experience, a background in a human service-oriented field that has collaborated with district and school-level leaders in school-based program implementation is preferred.

　　Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

　　Quicklink for Posting: 47658