[Athen] Fwd: Seeking Director of the NW ADA Center

[Terrill Thompson]

Hi All,


I'm forwarding this position announcement; thought some of you might be
interested.


Regards,

Terrill

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Terrill Thompson
Manager, IT Accessibility Team
UW-IT Accessible Technology Services
University of Washington
tft at uw.edu


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*Director, Northwest ADA Center*



Link to apply: UW Human Resources (washington.edu)
<https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=203904&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=ada&szReturnToSearch=1>



As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our
campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their
boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build
stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth
opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity,
intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

*The Northwest Americans with Disabilities (NW ADA) Center (NW ADA) has an
exciting opportunity for a Continuing Education Specialist.* This position
serves as a director providing overall leadership, management, and
direction for a comprehensive program of continuing education and technical
assistance for the Region 10 NW ADA Center and partner agencies in
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. This program is located within the
Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (CCER), a part of the UW
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

The Director of the NW ADA Center will:

•     Develop and implement training and information activities that
effectively meet the ADA technical assistance and continuing education
needs of a very wide variety of constituents across a four-state area.
Ensure that these activities also reflect current trends,
updated ADA Title/Guidelines, and information from research and
demonstration projects across the country, as well as the needs and
interests of the funding agencies.

•     Develop and implement innovative, high-quality projects that further
the knowledge about ADA technical assistance, personnel preparation, and
continuing education in the rehabilitation field.

•     Develop and monitor a budget that supports training and technical
assistance activities on an ongoing basis. This includes hiring, training,
and supporting training consultants and/or technical assistance specialists
that may be working anywhere in the region at any given time. Also is
responsible for managing subcontracts to entities in Oregon, Idaho, and
Alaska.

This position is currently responsible for $1,000,000 a year in the primary
federal grant. In addition, there is customarily between $25,000 and
$45,000 in program income that is generated annually. Responsibilities
include forecasting and developing budgets and monitoring expenditures in
accordance with state and federal policy. The position has full latitude
for expenditure control, within federal guidelines.

This position is responsible for all short-term and long-range planning for
the NW ADA Center (currently about 40% of CCER’s activities). The project
director also participates in CCER short-term and long-range planning.

This position's impact is related to the NW ADA Center, which is funded by
NIDILRR through the UW Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine to provide
research, ADA technical assistance, information dissemination, and training
to the four-state region. The NW ADA Center maintains a website, and
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube pages, which represent the main
venues for information dissemination.

*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Recruitment, Training, and Supervision of Employees and External
Contractors/Consultants (25%)

•     Recruit, hire, train, coordinate, and supervise technical assistance
specialists, consultants, and project continuing education coordinators to
provide continuing education and technical assistance across a four-state
area. Recruit, evaluate, select, and supervise the work of training
consultants and sub-contractors. Work closely with the NW ADA Center’s
Research Director to meet objectives of the Center’s research project. Work
closely with the NW ADA Center’s Assistant Director to ensure the planning
and completion of day-to-day Center operations, as well as to resolve
escalated concerns or issues. Appraise and delegate responsibilities to the
Assistant Director as appropriate. Follow UW and Departmental policies
regarding personnel matters including conducting employee performance
reviews.

Grants Management (23%)

•     Develop and monitor the implementation of grant and project budgets
currently totaling over $1,000,000; oversee the dispersal of grant funds in
accordance with University and funding agency policies and procedures.
•     Acquire, in collaboration with other CCER staff and Department of
Rehabilitation Medicine faculty, federal grants and other income sources in
support of technical assistance and continuing education, including
conducting needs assessments, and writing grant applications and reports.
•     Develop work plans to accomplish the goals and objectives of grant
and other projects; and ensure that work plans are completed and required
reports submitted.

Leadership and Management (19%)

•     Serve on CCER's senior management team to oversee all areas of Center
management including strategic planning, personnel, coordination of
resources, marketing, etc. Ensure NW ADA Center project updates are given
at relevant CCER and other departmental meetings.
•     Work closely and cooperatively with the National Institute on
Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
representatives in Washington D.C. to identify new directions and
approaches. Represent NW ADA Center at national meetings of
the ADA National Network and other organizations annually. Coordinate and
collaborate with members of the ADA National Network.
•     Serve in regional and national leadership roles through participation
in advisory and editorial boards and professional organizations.
•     Update skills and knowledge by attending appropriate academic and
continuing education programs. Keep informed of major trends in the field
of rehabilitation by participating in professional organizations and
reading professional journals.

Training, Evaluation, and Organizational Development (33%)

•     Meet customer needs by providing on-site individualized training,
organizational development, and/or technical assistance activities for
regional customers.
•     Cooperate and coordinate with other CCER staff in developing and
conducting training programs, and in self-directed work teams addressing
other CCER activities.
•     Evaluate the effectiveness of project activities through course
evaluation surveys and other activities as required and appropriate. Ensure
that training is field-based and consumer-driven by consulting with
representatives of training constituencies through the advisory committee
and through personal visits to customer/consumer agencies.
•     Recruit and train members and coordinate meetings of the project
advisory committees. Develop and maintain cordial and professional
relationships with advisory committee members, granting agencies, and
representatives from public and private rehabilitation agencies.

*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*
•     Master’s Degree in rehabilitation, disability studies, social
sciences, counseling, or related field
•     Four to five years of experience in any or all of the following:
- Implementation and compliance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Management experience including supervision of personnel,
financial/budget management, and project management
- Relevant work experience in the roles and programs addressing
opportunities for and/or rights of people with disabilities

*Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.*

*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:*
•     Ability to travel – periodic travel to collaborative sites in Alaska,
Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, and to national conferences will be required.

*DESIRED EXPERIENCE:*
•     PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability
Studies, Psychology, or related field, or JD in Law is desirable but not
required.
•     Relevant experience demonstrating the ability to plan and organize
teams and to communicate effectively both within a team and with outside
stakeholders and partners
•     Experience in leadership roles both in work settings and in
community, professional, or other arenas.
•     Experience with strategic planning.
•     Experience training or teaching in a continuing education setting.
•     Experience with curriculum development and the use of instructional
technology.
•     Experience with grant writing and grant management.
•     Experience conducting collaborative research.

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