Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
7 days ago
Education Program Coordinator
**29877BR** **Job Title:** Education Program Coordinator **Department:** Law Enforcement Training Ctr **Primary Campus:** Univ of Kansas Edwards Campus **Job Description:** **45% Coordination of Training Events:** + Coordinate the development, marketing and delivery of law enforcement continuing education and specialized law enforcement seminars, courses, classes, workshops, schools and other training-related events being held at regional training sites across Kansas. + Executes the KLETC’s business strategy by offering seminars, workshops, schools, courses and classes on a variety of law enforcement related topics. This includes coordinating and overseeing other law enforcement-related training events as identified by the management team. + Researches, and develops law enforcement continuing education training classes and seminars for local, state and federal law enforcement officers. + Determines audio-visual equipment needs, instructional supplies, participant supplies and various staff/instructional needs for training events. + Recruits subject matter experts as instructors and negotiates terms of contracts. + Directs and manages logistics at the training program event. Activities include but are not limited to registrations, classroom set-up, instructional needs and primary contact with regard to participant concerns. + Manages program assessment by conducting, interpreting and reporting evaluations from training events. + Responsible for making independent decisions regarding unanticipated contingencies associated with the program. + Develop marketing strategies for promoting continuing education and specialized training programs. + Distribute a monthly e-mail of upcoming KLETC courses to Kansas' law enforcement agencies within their region. + Ensures regional training site is maintained and prepared for training. Prepare reports, correspondence, charts, graphs and other documents related to assigned responsibilities and duties. **20% Representation in Law Enforcement Community with focus on Northeast Region:** + Perform administrative duties in support of the KLETC mission. + Establish short- and long-term goals relative to assigned areas of responsibility. + Actively participate in partnerships with the Kansas law enforcement community and professional law enforcement associations as directed by the management team + Regularly schedule and facilitate regional training council meetings. + Working with event planning committees to develop and implement law enforcement association conference programs that occur within regions; + Coordinate distance learning programs, classes, courses, etc. with other law enforcement agencies or organizations to ensure maximum customer service. **25% - Education Technology Management:** + ​​​​Serve as SME for all KLETC Information Technology used in classroom or remote settings, and set up classrooms as needed. + Understanding of systems and network operations, and applications. + Understand simulator technology. + Develop and implement technological initiatives to support training. + Periodically review the KLETC Professional and Continuing Education website training calendar for accuracy, and ensuring that it is up-to-date. + Enter training class information on the KLETC Professional and Continuing Education website training calendar. + Enrolls students in Professional and Continuing Education classes. + Reviews registrations to ensure accuracy and contacts enrollees if additional information is needed. + Communicates with students, agency heads, etc. to answer questions or provide needed assistance regarding Professional and Continuing Education classes. + Handles sensitive and confidential information. + Schedules classes in coordination with other KLETC training sites. + Notifies staff of all upcoming classes. **10% - Other duties as assigned** **Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:** 29877BR **Disclaimer:** The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. **Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm **FLSA Status:** Administrative **Conditions of Employment:** Serve at the Pleasure **Contact Information to Applicants:** Barbara Harrison bdharrison@kletc.org **Required Qualifications:** 1. Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus three years related experience. 2. Three years’ experience in the management, coordination or delivery of education and/or training programs. 3. Two years of experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software applications/technology. 4. Two years of experience organizing and managing multiple and varied tasks and projects as demonstrated by education, work history as evidenced in application materials. 5. Excellent communication skills as evidenced by work history and application materials. **Employee Class:** U-Unclassified Professional Staff **Advertised Salary Range:** 70,000 **FTE:** 1.0 **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Experience in the management of the training process or in the training and/or education of adults, as evidenced in application materials. 2. Knowledge of and/or experience in distance learning delivery mediums, as evidenced in application materials. 3. The ability to collaborate with members of the law enforcement community and/or professional law enforcement associations, as evidenced in application materials. 4. 5 years’ experience in coordinating remote training and/or events. 5. Experience working independently to achieve goals with minimal supervision, as evidenced in application materials. 6. Experience working with adult learners, faculty, administrators or professional groups, as evidenced in application materials. 7. Previous experience working effectively in a team environment and with deadlines and multiple, rapidly evolving priorities, as evidenced in application materials. **Position Overview:** The position is a key member of the Professional and Continuing Education unit at KLETC. The Education Program Coordinator provides support for program development and delivery, implementation of new programs and direct interaction with stakeholders. The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories. The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities. **Reg/Temp:** Regular **Application Review Begins:** 25-Feb-2025 **Anticipated Start Date:** 14-Apr-2025 **Additional Candidate Instruction:** In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position: + Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. + Resume + List of three (3) professional references **Only complete applications will be considered.** **Application review begins Tuesday, February 25, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.** **Job Family:** EducationalSuport&Delivery-KUL **Work Location Assignment:** On-Site **Position Requirements:** 1. Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
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