Item 9.A-January 10, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Calena Long
Position #(s): 11738
Current Title: Coordinator, Training (CFRC)
Current Range: 2
(JCC:76062 )
Department: Child & Family Research Center
College/Division: College of Education
Account #(s): 1320-113-1264
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Sherry Waugh, Director, CFRC
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Kenneth Coll, Dean, College of Education
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
76002 Range:
2
Pos #(s): 11738
JCC:
EEO: 3A
Eff:
Approved Title: Coordinator, Training (CFRC)
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Coordinator, Training (CFRC)
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
Under the supervision of the Director, Child and Family Research Center (CFRC) and in collaboration
with the Assistant Director, Early Head Start Program Coordinator, the Family and Community
Partnership Coordinator, and the Education and Parent Involvement Coordinator, the Training
Coordinator assists in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of comprehensive
early childhood services including staff training for the CFRC at the University of Nevada, Reno.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
30% Supervision
 Serve as site supervisor at the Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) Early Head Start
(EHS) site
 Provide supervision for classified teaching staff
 Conduct performance reviews, on-site consultation, coaching and mentoring
 Review applications, interview and hire University students as classroom teaching assistants
 Conduct monthly new student orientations
 Prepare, distribute, and review student evaluations twice per year
 Work in classrooms as needed to maintain required child/staff ratios
 Monitor child development services provided by assigned teachers
 Monitor curriculum, attendance, screening, and assessment of children
30% Coordination of Disabilities Services
 Monitor the inclusion of EHS children with disabilities, consistent with their Individualized
Family Service Plan (IFSP)
 Coordinate the participation of Early Intervention consultants with EHS parents, teachers and
home visitors for the development, review and implementation of the IFSP
 Meet regularly with NEIS liaison and private providers as needed for case conferencing on
shared families
15% Daily Operations
 Provide support to supervisors in order to maintain daily coverage in EHS classrooms
 Work with Assistant Director to finding substitutes for absent teachers
 Work with Assistant Director to developing schedules for EHS classrooms
15% - Meeting Coordination
 Coordinate Professional Development Days and Teacher Collaboration Meetings
o Secure Nevada Registry approval
o Prepare agendas, sign-in sheets, attendance certificates
o Maintain center training records
5% - CDA Instruction
 Serve as Child Development Associate (CDA) instructor and advisor for all applicable staff
members
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Analyze staff experience, training hours, and education record to determine CDA eligibility
Assist CDA candidates in portfolio development
Conduct formal CDA observations
Complete and submit staff CDA observations
5% - Annual Training and Technical Assistance Plan
 Take leadership for developing and evaluating the CFRC annual training plan for classified
staff
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Training Coordinator represents the University of Nevada, Reno EHS program and the CFRC on
issues related to the program and must display highly ethical conduct in the provision of high quality
early childhood education and care. The position is very visible to the public through interaction with
students, faculty, and community groups. The individual works closely with the Director on decisions
associated with the position, but must work independently, with initiative and with some latitude in
decision-making.
Impact:
The work of the Coordinator impacts the quality of service rendered to participants in the program.
This position is visible to the public and therefore has a direct impact on the perception of and
reputation of the EHS program and the CFRC.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Child development and assessment of needs
 Development of training plans to meet identified needs
 Developmentally appropriate practices as defined by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
 Reflective supervision
 State and Federal laws and regulations related to the position (i.e. Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Head
Start Performance Standards, Regulations and Standards for Child Care Facilities
 Program evaluation
Skills:
 Leadership skills
 Proficient in the use of a PC and current software including but not limited to: Microsoft Office
Suite and data management systems
 Interpersonal and human relations skills
 Strong verbal and written communications skills
 Supervisory skills
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Ability to:
 Work as part of a team, receive and provide feedback, and manage dynamic interchanges in
meetings
 Implement shared authority and decision-making
 Be sensitive to disabilities and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Be aware of local community resources
 Review, evaluate and synthesize multiple data sources
 Work with a variety of diverse constituents, i.e., center staff, faculty, students, parents, and
children
 Maintain confidentiality of information
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Classified staff, student
employees, volunteers
Staff and faculty members
Reason for Contact
To plan and deliver Early Head Start services
External
Parents and children enrolled in
program
Community agencies and
programs
Reason for Contact
To counsel in order to negotiate and resolve conflicts and ensure
that services are appropriate
To collaborate and advocate for program and participants
To administer Center policies, develop strategic plans, and annual
program goals
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in
Human/Child Development, Early Childhood Education or a related field
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in early childhood education, human
development or family studies and the administration of a Head Start or Early Head
Start program including staff supervision
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: none
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Current negative tuberculin test
FBI background check/fingerprints
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Valid Nevada driver’s license or ability to obtain one with in specified time period