Item 2.E-June 8, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s):
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Raggio Research Center for STEM
College/Division: College of Education
Education
Account #(s): 1320-113-1077
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
2
(x ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title: Project Coordinator, Northern Nevada English
Learning Initiative (NNELI)
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
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
Jacque Ewing-Taylor
Project Manager, STEM Education
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Director/Chair/Dean
Christine Cheney
Dean, Education
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Date
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Vice Prov./Secr. of Univ.
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Date
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code: 3B
CUPA Code: CM3501
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 043
Job Class Code: 67261
Range: 2
Effective Date: 6/1/2012
Approved Title:
PROJECT COORDINATOR, NORTHERN NEVADA ENGLISH LEARNING INITIATIVE (NNELI)
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Employee Signature
Rev: 12/1/2008
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Date
Position Description - Project Coordinator, NNELI
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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.)
The Project Coordinator, Northern Nevada English Learning Initiative (NNELI) is responsible for
administering the day-to-day details of the project, coordinating the operational activities of the
program and teaching a course which prepares K-12 teachers to teach Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics related content to English Language Learners. The position reports to
the Project Manager, STEM Education.
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).
50% - Grant Administration
 Manage the day-to-day details and activities of the grant requirements
 Recruit students for the program and advise them regarding the benefits of the program
 Manage data collection and analysis activities in collaboration with Washoe County School
District (WCSD)
 Provide leadership and assure achievement of project goals/objectives/outcomes
 Collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders to implement project goals
 Schedule the work plan of the project
 Recruit, hire, train and supervise letter of appointment employees (LOAs)
30% - Operations/Activities Coordination
 Organize, lead and facilitate project-related activities and meetings, including the creation of
agendas, preparation of materials, and collection of evaluation data
 Prepare presentations and meet with project partners and stakeholders to discuss and carry
out project mission
 Work with community partners to identify participants to participate in the project
 Develop and deliver training activities as required by the project
 Facilitate cooperative efforts between NNELI, the Washoe County School District (WCSD)
and/or agencies to ensure coordination of effort
20% - Instruction
 Design and deliver one course per semester, as determined by the NNELI Principal
Investigator (PI)
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 Project Coordinator, NNELI requires independent working skills and the ability to make decisions
on a daily basis within guidelines of the program without direct supervision. Status of activities and
progress toward completion are reviewed regularly with the Co-Investigator. The individual works
closely with the NNELI Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator/RRC Director on major decisions
associated with the position and on project goals.
Position Description - Project Coordinator, NNELI
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Impact:
The decisions and judgments made by the Project Coordinator are key elements to the success of
NNELI and will impact the ability of the College of Education to receive continued funding for the
project; achievement of goals, objectives, and outcomes of the project and the success of students
and paraprofessionals. Failure to perform could result in loss of funding for the project and ineffective
teaching techniques and less prepared K-12 teachers.
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:
 Higher education regulations, policies and guidelines
 Second language acquisition theories and principles
 Assessment for English Language Learners
 English Language Teaching methods
 Public relations
 Higher education teaching environment
 Administration of grants and contracts
Skills:
 Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not
limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
 Evaluation techniques
 Problem solving in unique and stressful conditions
 Administration and management
 Use and care of data collection instruments and technology along with the ability to teach
these skills to the participants
 Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
 Supervisory skills, including an ability to teach and mentor staff and to achieve both results
and client satisfaction
 Advisory skills in working with participants
 Program/project/event planning, development, coordination, and management
 Teaching and training techniques
Ability to:
 Understand the concepts and apply the skills to infuse technology into teaching and learning
 Maintain accurate (student, program, etc.) up-to-date records
 Research issues/situations, develop and provide solutions, make appropriate decisions, and
implement solutions
 Acknowledge the value of diversity in the workplace and accept differences in opinions,
thoughts, cultures, and lifestyles
 Apply established rules and procedures and make decisions that affect quality, accuracy, or
effectiveness of results
 Manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects/tasks in an efficient and timely manner while
maintaining focus on organizational goals and maximizing resources
 Encourage teamwork and group achievement
 Prepare reports for various government and regulatory agencies
 Travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
Position Description - Project Coordinator, NNELI
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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
Principal investigators and faculty
Graduate students
Classified staff
Pre-service and In-service
teachers and school
administrators
External
Washoe County School District
administrators
Federal and state agencies
NNELI partners
Reason for Contact
To work closely with the project director, principal investigator, other
project staff, to assure that the goals and objectives of the project are
accomplished
To provide positive leadership and collaborate to assure that project
goals and objectives are being met
To ensure that all grant expenditures are accurately documented and
that financial, technical, and personnel activity reports are submitted
in a timely manner
To provide instruction for courses, as indicated by the principle
investigator
Reason for Contact
To assist in the preparation of teachers to achieve the goals of the
grant
To communicate program information
To share information
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.
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or Science, Technology, Education
and Mathematics curriculum
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Master’s Degree and two years or doctorate and one year of experience in project
management or coordination of professional development programs for teachers
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None