Education Specialist

* Conceptualize, manage, and implement the teacher education initiative to build the capacity

of teachers and support ministries and institutions to harness the potential of ODL and ICT

to strengthen and expand the capacity of teacher education institutions. This involves

developing/implementing a six-year plan for teacher education with achievable results and

innovative approaches: formulating an annual action plan with budgets based on the plan.

providing regular updates on all activities; authorizing expenditure within assigned budgets

and defined limits; and actively participating in evidence building through the monitoring and

* Evaluation of all activities on an on-going basis within the Results-based Management

(RBM) framework.

Manage on-going initiative activities. This includes working as a team with the Vice

President and other staff to ensure a cohesive approach to activities within the program

while independently implementing assigned activities; collecting evidence of approaches

used; identifying new ideas; selecting partners and managing consultants; maintaining good

relationships with key stakeholders; leveraging other sources of support including raising

additional funds; and organizing logistics and other tasks, as appropriate.

* Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives.

Manages and facilitates program activities, to include classes, trainings, conferences, seminars, and/or other special projects.

As appropriate to the nature and objectives of the individual role, provides student advisement and support services, coordinates curriculum, and serves as a student liaison and advocate with faculty and staff.

Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.

Writes, edits, and coordinates development of course catalogs, promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.

Purchases equipment and/or services, as necessary, and ensures the proper usage and maintenance of materials and equipment relevant to unit activities.

Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.

Develops and maintains records and databases on student and program activities, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Coordinates student registration for special educational programs.

May lead or guide the work of lower graded staff and/or student employees.

May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.