Blumberg Center Project Director

Terre Haute, IN, United States

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

For full consideration, please submit an application by July 8th, 2024. This position will continue to accept applications until August 5, 2024.

About the Institution

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

Comments to Applicants

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

For full consideration, please submit an application by July 8th, 2024. This position will continue to accept applications until August 5, 2024.

Job Title

Job Title Blumberg Center Project Director

Department

Department Blumberg Center

Work Schedule

8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Some overnight travel to conferences and work on some weekends is to be expected.

Notice of Vacancy Number

Notice of Vacancy Number 24-00174

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/01/2024

Open Date

Open Date 06/21/2024

Close Date

Close Date 08/05/2024

Open Until Filled No

Job Category

Job Category Staff-Exempt Professional

Job Type

Job Type Staff - Full-Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 11

Hourly Rate or Salary Range

Benefits Associated with this Position

Life Insurance : The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage : The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.

TIAA Retirement Contributions : Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU . The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.

TIAA Auto Enroll : New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.

Long Term Disability Coverage : Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.

Fee Waiver Program : For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.

Sick Leave : Accrued at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.

Vacation : Pay level 11 and below accrues up to 15 vacation days earned per year 1 through 4; 20 vacation days per year thereafter. Pay level 12 and above accrues 20 vacation days per year

Optional Benefits Voluntary Life Insurance : Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.

Voluntary Vision Plan : May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function Management and oversight of state funded grant project designed to support special education teachers and other stakeholders who teach PK-12 students with sensory loss. Individual will be expected to write the grant proposal, oversee grant activities, collaborate with Indiana Department of Education as executing grant deliverables, and provide required evaluation data to the state to support the project.

Specific Responsibilities

The Project Director oversees all activities of the grant (currently PASS project) including grant writing; assuring grant activities are conducted; overseeing Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Low Vision licensure programs; plan and host state-wide conferences and events with a committee; managing and approving expenditures; overseeing the compilation of data for funders reports including numbers of persons trained, coordinating and conducting meetings with staff, stakeholders and others from the education field; marketing training events; developing and piloting new training programs securing and evaluating personnel; submitting various reports including an annual final report; disseminating information and resources; and evaluating the project and its activities.

Required Relevant Education & Experience

Education:Master’s Degree; Experience: 3-4 Years;Experience in K-12 public schools

Required Field(s) of Study

Education or a related field

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

IDOE educator license in Deaf/Hard of Hearing and/or Blind/Low Vision, 3-4 years experience in teaching students with sensory loss.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities Has direct supervisory responsibilities as a first-line supervisor. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA , Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU .

Position Reappointment Required

Position Reappointment Required Yes

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, market, and assure development and delivery of training programs and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee writing and submission of annual grant applications and final reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee, plan, and work with staff to continually improve website, training modules and video resources for the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Build collaborative relationships with representatives of funding agencies and other grant project directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and oversee the development and conduct of infrastructure systems to support the project i.e., databases, tracking systems, resource library, follow up evaluations, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and contribute to dissemination activities for the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Documents Resume

Cover Letter/ Letter of Application

References

Optional Documents Undergraduate Transcript

Master's Transcript

Doctoral Transcript

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you possess a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant work experience? Yes

No

* Do you possess a minimum of a Master's degree in the field listed in this posting? Yes

No

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