Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma, OK

ID: 7115025 (Ref.No. ta223018)
Posted: October 28, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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The Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center housed in the Southwest Prevention Center, has an opening for a Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Specialist who will report to the Regional Team Lead. The Training & Technical Assistance Specialist for the Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center is responsible for moving training and consultation sessions from conceptualization, through development and delivery, and on to post-production.

Duties:

Plan, develop, and coordinate classes, workshops, and conferences
Apply knowledge about substance misuse prevention to inform products and trainings
Research and assess the workforce development needs of prevention professionals
Develop and edit instructional materials
Develop and deliver high-visibility presentations
Coordinate proposal development and project implementation
Identify and recruit technical consultants and develop their scope of work
Advise on complex training or product and training design projects; may lead design projects or supervise multiple events
Provide training and technical assistance to prevention professionals and partners virtually and in-person
Assist with development of departmental budget
Coordinate contract and quality adherence
Will be required to travel

This position may be located remotely or in the Norman, Oklahoma office.

Job Requirements

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Required Education: Master's degree, AND:

36 months of program administration or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of the Master's degree for a total of 108 months of related experience.

Skills:

Strong communication skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills
Project management skills
Ability to prioritize among multiple projects
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of fundamental principles and adult education
Software: online conferencing software (e.g., Zoom, GoToMeeting), Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Adobe

Certifications:

ICRC prevention specialist certification, or related alternative certification or achieve within one year from hire.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Must be able to engage in repetitive motions, communicate effectively and move.

Departmental Preferences:

Master’s Degree in instructional design, adult education, social work, counseling, or related field
5 years of experience in the field of substance misuse prevention or behavioral health

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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