Outreach Programs Administrator III

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

The College of Education is seeking an Outreach Programs Administrator III to plan, coordinate, deliver, and manage outreach services and programs. The role supports outreach goals and objectives involving communication, education, assessment, community assistance, and quality management for the Regional Autism Network (RAN) and other outreach contracts serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), developmental disabilities, and their families. This is a grant-funded, limited-term position with a maximum annual salary of $70,000; salary offers will not exceed this amount. The role requires a master’s degree in autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, or a related field, four years of relevant experience, and current professional certification or licensure required by the candidate’s discipline. Additional relevant education may be considered in place of required experience under the stated substitution policy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, or a related field, such as Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Psychology.
Four years of experience designing, implementing, delivering, or managing educational programs or services for individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
Current professional certification or licensure required for practice by the candidate’s respective discipline.
Relevant additional education may be substituted for experience at a rate of one year of relevant education per year of required experience; an Educational Specialist or doctoral degree in a related field may be considered as an alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement outreach programs for individuals with ASD or at risk for ASD; assess program needs, organize program materials, and evaluate program success.
Meet with families and individuals with or at risk of ASD for assessment or advocacy.
Conduct direct and indirect assessments to identify ASD or developmental disability as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Develop and conduct training for families and stakeholders.
Develop marketing plans and publicity materials for distribution.
Develop and maintain a database and/or website related to an activity, project, or service.
Act as project manager in planning outreach activities.
Coordinate activities supporting the RAN and other outreach contracts.
Systematically collect data for an activity, program, or service; write reports and develop strategies and avenues to disseminate information.
Perform other similar duties as assigned at the supervisor’s discretion; actual tasks and time spent may vary according to departmental needs.