TRAINING AND OUTREACH DIRECTOR, DEAF CENTER, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Boston University • Boston, MA

9d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is a top-ranked college that focuses on cross-disciplinary research, experiential learning, and community engagement within the field of education and human development. We seek to empower our students, faculty, and staff to reshape the systems that impact learning and human development. To learn more about our college, visit www.bu.edu/wheelock . BU Wheelock is one of the 17 schools and colleges that are part of Boston University, one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today. With more than 37,000 students from all 50 states and 145+ countries, BU is among the largest and most impactful independent universities in the world. To learn more about Boston University, visit www.bu.edu . The BU Wheelock Deaf Center is a hub for Deaf and signing researchers, educators, creators, and technologists to promote sign languages and Deaf cultures, and to build a world in which the human right to accessible language is realized for all Deaf children. We conduct research on how sign languages are learned and used, design sign language-based creative works and technologies that foster learning and communication and support a network of Deaf educators and leaders in multilingual multicultural education. The Training and Outreach Director represents an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced leader who wants to contribute to the creation and dissemination of the translational work of the Center. This individual will manage a range of center events and initiatives and build public awareness of the work of the center. Work Schedule & Modality: This position is 50% time, or 20 hours per week. The position is hybrid with flexible options for working either in-person or remotely.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, STEM, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience providing training and outreach.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Knowledge of best practices in science communication

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Education, STEM, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Development of training and professional development materials: Develop and implement professional development strategy; create materials designed for educators, families, and practitioners. Materials may include instructional videos, web tools, asynchronous courses, and other media, on topics ranging from test preparation for educators, intervention strategies for practitioners, and statistical tools for researchers. 25%
• Science communication: Direct efforts to strategically plan, organize and manage the Center’s strategy for communicating research evidence in a range of outlets including social media, webinars, and publicly available articles. Collaborate with Center Directors to identify and develop priorities for science communications. 25%
• Web Presence and Communications: Oversee strategic efforts to grow and enhance web presence (website, social media, branding, contact management). 25%
• Provide oversight and mentorship to all members of the deaf center in creating and developing training and outreach materials. 25%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees