Education Consultant

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service.

These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Family and Community Partnerships Division of the University of New Mexico’s Center for Development and Disability is seeking an Education Consultant to implement the activities of the CDD/FCPD Partners for Employment Project SEARCH contracts.

This position will work in collaboration with educators, state partners, providers and employers to ensure effective delivery of program components.

The Education Consultant will need to provide guidance related to Project SEARCH programs.

The Education Consultant must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities.

In addition, they must possess knowledge of Project SEARCH processes and their application within the state of New Mexico.

The individual who is hired for this position will need the ability to coordinate team-based work on multiple projects with shifting priorities, and to meet monthly reporting deadlines.

This position requires regular statewide travel.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications

• implementing Project SEARCH practices at both new and existing sites;
• delivering presentations to diverse groups including employers, state-partners, providers and individuals with developmental disabilities;
• developing materials for use at Project SEARCH sites, including guidance materials, newsletters and marketing materials.

Effective working relationships with partners to deliver Project SEARCH program requirements.

Extensive knowledge about the coordination of integrated, community-based work experience for individuals with disabilities.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted.

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To Be Considered for This Position, Please Submit the Following:

• Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
• Current Résumé: Your résumé should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
• Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
• Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program.

See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.

For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html .

Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.