University of Central Florida
Program Manager for Certifications
Orlando, FL (Main Campus)
No sponsorship$56k-$64kDetected 8 days ago
Project ManagementHRCiscoResearchCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
About the role
- This role serves as a key resource in assessing implementation, delivering training and technical assistance, and partnering with school and community stakeholders to strengthen practice and achieve certification standards.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the data-informed evolution of certification tools, assessment frameworks, standards, and long-term strategic planning initiatives.
- Support efforts to maximize community impact and elevate best practices across Community Partnership Schools and the broader Community Schools field.
- Collaborate with Assessment & Evaluation personnel to improve certification methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Co-lead certification assessment review teams to evaluate Community Partnership School implementation fidelity and certification eligibility.
- Conduct site visits, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and document reviews to assess alignment with certification standards.
- Deliberate assessment findings and collaborate with review teams to reach consensus recommendations.
- Translate assessment outcomes into actionable recommendations and technical assistance strategies for school and community partners.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with site directors, school staff, nonprofit partners, teachers, families, students, and community stakeholders.
- Educate partners on Community School model standards and certification expectations.
- Guide schools and partners through the certification assessment process.
Requirements
- Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening.
- Plan and execute preparatory activities required for each certification cycle.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, efficiently, and accurately while managing multiple priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations.
- Experience monitoring, evaluating, and supporting adherence to established program, accreditation, or quality standards.
- The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:
- Strong analytical, research, and evaluation skills, including experience assessing compliance with standards, best practices, or performance frameworks.
- Additional Application Materials Required:
- In addition to the online application, please upload a cover letter and a current resume detailing your qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the role.
- Special Instructions to the Applicants:
- All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
Skills
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and refinement of the UCF Community Partnership School Certification process.
- Advance continuous improvement efforts across all aspects of the certification program.
- Research emerging trends, best practices, and evidence-based approaches to strengthen certification standards and implementation.
- Coordinate certification schedules, assessment timelines, site reviews, and related logistics.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, with strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
Compensation
- Assist in the development and execution of an annual certification strategy aligned with Community School model standards and organizational goals.
- Manage certification project plans and monitor progress toward annual goals and deliverables.
- Develop and oversee annual, short-term, and long-term certification implementation plans.
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,030- $64,000.
Benefits
- The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Education assistance
- And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Visa & Work Authorization
- All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
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