CCR&R Professional Develop Coordinator

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

ID: 7290499 (Ref.No. ej-5758965)
Posted: 1 month ago

Job Description


CCR&R Professional Develop Coordinator
Job ID: 273477
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Leap Early Learning Partners is a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) of Augusta University. CCR&R's work hand-in-hand with families, early learning professionals, and advocates to ensure that children grow and learn in safe, high quality early learning environments. In addition to our advocacy efforts, Leap provides direct services to child care programs in a 23-county service area throughout Central East Georgia.
Our team has more than 600 years of collective experience in the field of early childhood. We are former owners, directors, social service managers, early learning professors, recreation therapists, teachers and more, and we share a vision for great early learning experiences for children, families, and professionals. We are thankful that we can bring our individual passions, experiences, skills, and training together to carry out that vision.
We are funded, in part, by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning through the Federal Child Care Development Block Grant.
Job Summary
Responsible for coordinating/scheduling training events to ensure that all training deliverables are met, and the region is adequately covered. Will also provide direct support to other team members regarding the provision of training within the region. Other core duties include long-term planning related to training and provider needs, maintaining accurate documentation for monthly and annual reporting, and developing/ maintaining relationships with partners; performance of administrative duties related to training.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate CCR&R Professional Development: With input from Professional Development team, coordinate training offered by the CCR&R to ensure all program deliverables and goals related to the provision of training are met. Coordinates logistics related to quarterly training schedule, and other training scheduled as needed.
Provide Leadership On Professional Development Resources: Provide leadership on development and curation of targeted resources for professional development objectives. This includes reviewing, identifying, and summarizing available PD resources and assisting the training team in development and delivery of high-quality PD resources (website entries, flyers, training tools, etc.).
Collaborate with Regional Partners: Develop relationships with regional partners to recruit/maintain training venue options and contracted trainers, as necessary, to schedule training in the designated service area. Provide support as necessary.
Interact/Assist Providers: Provide phone and in-person technical assistance/PD support to current and potential child care providers as needed. Link providers with other community resources and mentors. Encourage providers to further their education. Discusses incentives, benefits financial programs available, and the application process.
Execute Professional Development Team Plans: Execute PD Team plans and TA needs to ensure appropriate and adequate training is available to providers in our service delivery area. Included in this is assisting with virtual training delivery as training host, moderator and technical support.
Prepare Quarterly Training Calendar: Prepare quarterly training calendar for distribution. Assist with update and maintenance of agency website.
Maintain Data: Maintain up-to-date training data for monthly reporting.
Provide Leadership on Professional Development Support Tasks: Provide leadership on the following: collection of payments, training materials, and support tasks for CCR&R trainers related to the provision of training.
Support Trainers: Assist trainers, as needed, to ensure GaPDS documentation is complete and current.
Other: Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Family and Consumer Sciences, or related field and some experience working with groups of young children in a professional setting (including lab schools and structured volunteer programs). Must have strong communication skills (spoken, writing) and be adept at communicating with various audiences of professionals. Must have strong technical skills to provide IT support to CCR&R staff and early learning professionals. Ability to research and develop professional development resources is essential. May be required to work evenings/weekends occasionally.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of CCR&R; Familiar with GA Training Approval requirements and guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must be proficient in identification, understanding and communication of best practices in early childhood development and education. Proficient in using various technology tools and systems, including but not limited to virtual learning, Adobe Creative Software, Microsoft Office (intermediate/advanced level knowledge), and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of early childhood education, Quality Rated, ERS scales and other tools used by BFTS & CCR&R, and GA PDS are highly desired.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented. Strong planning and data analysis skills
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be proficient in communicating effectively and creatively with various audiences, in writing and verbally. Must be able to coordinate events. Ability to work in a team environment with different groups.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary Minimum: $20.29 hourly.
Pay Band: B7
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 273477.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=273477&PostingSeq=1
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