Coordinator of Public Programs - Center for Research on Expanding Educational Opportunity (CREEO)

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California is recruiting for a Coordinator of Public Programs position in the Center for Research on Expanding Educational Opportunity (CREEO). This position will serve as the CREEO Program Director, under the supervision of the Faculty Director, Dr. Travis Bristol. We are seeking outstanding educational leaders who can help develop and oversee innovative projects aimed at supporting our most marginalized students through leadership, teaching and program restructuring. Qualified members of systemically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The program is unable to sponsor visa applications for this position.

The Center for Research on Expanding Educational Opportunity (CREEO), housed in the BSE, supports multiple programs including The National Board Certification Support Program, the Race Education and Community Healing (REACH) Network, the California Black Studies Curriculum, as well as local, state, and national policy efforts focused on diversifying the educator workforce.

CREEO's mission is to use educational research to shape policy and practice in service of creating opportunities for students and adults historically at the margins to move closer to the center.

General Duties: Coordinators of Public Programs will design, implement, and oversee the BSE Center for Research on Expanding Educational Opportunity CREEO programs and offerings in service to the educational field. They will participate with the stakeholders including state offices, district offices, international clients and the public to develop outreach and support programs in meeting targeted goals, including outreach to underrepresented communities.

Coordinators will be responsible for operational oversight of professional and operational staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students and will work closely with other staff in delivering high-quality services to eligible program participants.

Their duties may include but are not limited to:

• Designing, leading, planning, implementing, and evaluating University programs of classes, conferences,
  institutes and seminars, discussion groups, exhibits, lectures and teaching materials;
• Extending the intellectual resources of the University to address education issues impacting underserved students,
  teachers , leaders, administrators as well as future teachers and administrators in both formal and out-of-school
  settings, through engagement and collaboration;
• Participating with academic and community partners in developing programs focused explicitly on increasing
  opportunities and also increasing access to opportunities for underrepresented and under-resourced communities.
• Development of fiscally sustainable revenue models and revenue generation practices.
• Grant writing to sustain outreach efforts.

These are fiscal-year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review .

School: https://bse.berkeley.edu/

• Master's Degree or equivalent international degree.

• Five years relevant work experience
• Individual must possess authorization to work in the United States prior to starting this position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

• Active and Valid National Board for Professional Teachers Certificate.

• The successful candidate should have a minimum of five years professional experience in public education settings, and at least three years of professional experience in supervising staff. Experience in K-12 education & experience with fiscal management and/or grant writing.

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide the name and contact information only for three references.

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.