Assistant Dir Major Div/School

University of Kansas
dental insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
Dec 14, 2024
Position Overview Under the direct supervision of the Vice Provost, the Assistant Director will be responsible for managing current curriculum development and the future development of curriculum for credit and non-credit programs on the KLETC campus. The Assistant Director is given broad discretion for determining which programs to pursue for delivery on the KLETC campus and for coordinating the logistical requirements associated with the delivery of those programs. Hutchinson Campus The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories. The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 15,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities. Job Description 45% Leads the efforts in further integrating evidence-based de-escalation training into current Basic Training curriculum. In collaboration with KU's Center for Certification and Competency-Based Education (C3Be), develops assessments for de-escalation and ensures implementation of results. 30% Identify appropriate credit/non-credit programs and develop partnerships to facilitate their delivery on the KLETC campus. Coordinate with other resources of KU that assist students in their academic success, enhance their collegiate experience, and foster student perseverance. Coordinates with colleagues at KLETC to develop programs that seamlessly integrate basic training, professional development non-credit, and credit program offerings. Manages programs, projects, functions and/or processes of the academic instructional programs on the KLETC campus. 15% Works closely with academic schools. Collaborates with faculty and academic leadership in relevant departments throughout the KU community to bring the resources of KU to the unique constituency of KLETC. 5% Interacts regularly with law enforcement administrators statewide, other unit directors and KU administrators. Represents the campus on statewide committees and working groups. 5% Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Position may require occasional travel to other sites off the Hutchinson Campus. Required Qualifications Master's degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission in a field directly related to criminal justice, policy analysis, education, or management, and 3 years of related experience. Experience in curriculum development within the last 5 years, as evidenced in application materials. Valid Kansas driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate's degree from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or currently enrolled in graduate level program. 5 years' experience in the coordination of basic law enforcement training or continuing education law enforcement training programs. 5 years' experience in the development of curriculum for law enforcement training programs. Experience working within a complex framework of credit program development from conception to final approval, ensuring compliance developing new academic programs that are compliant with governing board policies, accreditation requirements, and KU procedures, as evidenced in application materials. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collegial team of higher education staff and administration, as evidenced in application materials. Effective written communication skills as evident in application materials. Additional Candidate Instructions 1. Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met. 2. Resume 3. Contact information for three professional references. Contact Information to Applicants Barbara Harrison (620) 694-1505 bdharrison@kletc.org Advertised Salary Range 105,000 Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Application Review Begins Sunday December 15, 2024 Anticipated Start Date Monday February 3, 2025