University of Chicago (UC)
Director of the Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP)
University of Chicago (UC), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Location: Chicago, ILJob Description:Develop and articulate a compelling vision and lead the planning and strategic efforts of the Urban Teacher Education Program.
Oversee all curriculum and program design.
Oversee research efforts around program activities.
Oversee all administrative functions to ensure efficient operations.
Create and maintain unit budget; review and approve all expenditures.
Support development and execution of a fundraising strategy, facilitating activities to support the financial sustainability of the program.
Serve as liaison to the University community, the public schools, and the state regarding the preparation of new teachers.
Represent UTEP to the public and key stakeholders (e.g., teachers, educational leaders, and funders). Cultivate strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders to advance UTEP's mission.
Manage the development, scheduling, and implementation of programs and marketing communications. Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and revise the curriculum as needed.
Manage professional staff. Oversee all hiring, professional development, and evaluation of staff members. Provide feedback, support, and guidance in helping staff meet unit and individual performance goals.
Ensure effective communications across staff through frequent check-ins, team meetings, and collaborative tools and technology.
Foster a supportive and inclusive organizational culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Manage and maintain contact with client organizations. Engage in activities that promote programs, including speaking at professional and alumni gatherings, writing articles, and presenting papers.
Develop and maintain program budgets, analyze financial performance, and implement corrective action when appropriate.
Be accountable for the implementation of new developments in curriculum and student activity policy.
Execute foundation relations and fundraising strategy. Act as an official representative at alumni, donor, and friend events and may undertake philanthropic initiatives when required.
Perform other related work as needed.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master's degree in education or a closely related field.
Experience:Five or more years of experience teaching in urban education and public school environments.
Experience in grant-funded research organizations and/or managing research projects.
Five years of experience developing the professional capacity of aspiring, new, and/or veteran teachers.
Supervisory experience.
Preferred CompetenciesKnowledge of research and best practices with respect to urban teacher preparation and induction program design, development, policy, and research.
Knowledge of research and best practices with respect to standards-based teaching and learning in urban public schools, particularly with respect to literacy.
Strong organizational and management skills, including skills in innovating, problem-solving, and team building.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and engage a wide variety of key stakeholders and constituents.
Ability to deal with the unexpected.
Exceptional intellectual capacity and conceptual skills.
Visionary with ability to take ideas and translate them into proposals for action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
Team player with ability to build consensus and to work through others in achieving desired results and objectives.
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans in alignment with the organization's mission and objectives, in collaboration with team members.
Deep commitment to educational equity and social justice, with a clear understanding of the structural inequities that impact urban communities.
Ability to think strategically, anticipate emerging trends, and adapt to changing circumstances in the field of urban education.
Working ConditionsHybrid work schedule, on-site at the UChicago Hyde Park campus.
Travel to external stakeholder sites as needed (Chicago public schools).
Application DocumentsResume (required)
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Oversee all curriculum and program design.
Oversee research efforts around program activities.
Oversee all administrative functions to ensure efficient operations.
Create and maintain unit budget; review and approve all expenditures.
Support development and execution of a fundraising strategy, facilitating activities to support the financial sustainability of the program.
Serve as liaison to the University community, the public schools, and the state regarding the preparation of new teachers.
Represent UTEP to the public and key stakeholders (e.g., teachers, educational leaders, and funders). Cultivate strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders to advance UTEP's mission.
Manage the development, scheduling, and implementation of programs and marketing communications. Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and revise the curriculum as needed.
Manage professional staff. Oversee all hiring, professional development, and evaluation of staff members. Provide feedback, support, and guidance in helping staff meet unit and individual performance goals.
Ensure effective communications across staff through frequent check-ins, team meetings, and collaborative tools and technology.
Foster a supportive and inclusive organizational culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Manage and maintain contact with client organizations. Engage in activities that promote programs, including speaking at professional and alumni gatherings, writing articles, and presenting papers.
Develop and maintain program budgets, analyze financial performance, and implement corrective action when appropriate.
Be accountable for the implementation of new developments in curriculum and student activity policy.
Execute foundation relations and fundraising strategy. Act as an official representative at alumni, donor, and friend events and may undertake philanthropic initiatives when required.
Perform other related work as needed.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:Master's degree in education or a closely related field.
Experience:Five or more years of experience teaching in urban education and public school environments.
Experience in grant-funded research organizations and/or managing research projects.
Five years of experience developing the professional capacity of aspiring, new, and/or veteran teachers.
Supervisory experience.
Preferred CompetenciesKnowledge of research and best practices with respect to urban teacher preparation and induction program design, development, policy, and research.
Knowledge of research and best practices with respect to standards-based teaching and learning in urban public schools, particularly with respect to literacy.
Strong organizational and management skills, including skills in innovating, problem-solving, and team building.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and engage a wide variety of key stakeholders and constituents.
Ability to deal with the unexpected.
Exceptional intellectual capacity and conceptual skills.
Visionary with ability to take ideas and translate them into proposals for action.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
Team player with ability to build consensus and to work through others in achieving desired results and objectives.
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans in alignment with the organization's mission and objectives, in collaboration with team members.
Deep commitment to educational equity and social justice, with a clear understanding of the structural inequities that impact urban communities.
Ability to think strategically, anticipate emerging trends, and adapt to changing circumstances in the field of urban education.
Working ConditionsHybrid work schedule, on-site at the UChicago Hyde Park campus.
Travel to external stakeholder sites as needed (Chicago public schools).
Application DocumentsResume (required)
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