Assessor - Greensboro, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

S2803

014184

Social/Clinical Research Asst

Assessor

Administration - Staff

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) is a collaborative project between the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. NCRLAP conducts voluntary assessments for childcare centers and family childcare homes within the NC Star Rated License System. In this way, NCRLAP plays a central role in the licensing process of childcare facilities.

Assessors play a crucial role in evaluating the quality of child care centers and family child care homes for the North Carolina Star Rated License. Through the collection of assessment data, leadership in various activities, and a commitment to innovation and excellence, Assessors significantly impact the early childhood education systems and practices in North Carolina and beyond. Key responsibilities include completing assessments (70%), working on additional leadership assignments (20%), calendar management (5%), and other duties (5%).

BACHELOR'S DEGREE; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

• At least 5 year's experience in related early childhood education field
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Bilingual candidates preferred (Spanish and English)

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name,
2. Company Name,
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

$48,000 - $50,194

Human Devlp and Family Studies

40 Hours, Flexible work schedule

12

Administrative & Managerial

Social/Clinical Research Asst

05/13/2024

05/23/2024

1.000

Non-Exempt

Currently vacant position. Our annual contract year is 11/1- 10/31

66

Complete Assessments

This includes requests for DCDEE, Outreach Assessments, practice observations for training, and research observations. Assessment assignments are subject to flexibility and may evolve over time based on NCRLAP needs.

• Use the Environment Rating Scales to complete valid and reliable assessments. This requires maintaining an average reliability of 85% or more (over the past three checks) on the assigned ERS.
• Complete the expected documentation on time and write detailed, accurate assessment reports.
• Act as an ambassador and advocate for NCRLAP, fostering connections with ECE professionals, including childcare providers, in a manner that cultivates positive relationships and instills trust.
• Assessors are required to travel to conduct assessments at childcare programs throughout North Carolina. Certain assessments may involve substantial travel, exceeding 120 miles round-trip, and in some instances, necessitate overnight stays.

Additional Leadership Assignments

Each assessor will have leadership responsibility for certain activities that support NCRLAP's mission and contract. The assignments are flexible and may change over time. The following are examples of potential assignments although other equivalent tasks may be necessary and assigned at any point:

• Special Projects: Special projects include activities that NCRLAP staff undertake to innovate and introduce new technology, products, systems, and services (e.g., Making Connections, 3's Practice Project, research, resource development, activities related to Outreach Assessments).
• Outreach activities: Participate and/or lead various outreach and training activities (e.g., presenting at trainings, leading webinars, developing content, traveling, attending conferences, work with RRs).
• Proofreader and/or QC activities: Reviews assessment reports to identify errors ensuring that the text is accurate and adheres to NCRLAP guidelines. Assist in enhancing the overall quality and professionalism of the AR before they are completed.
• Resource development: Participate and/or lead various resource development activities.
• Leading for Equity: LFE is a platform to talk about current events, develop a common language and understanding of terms, recognize and valuing different perspectives, developing trust.
• Assessment Report Development Team (workgroup): Serve on the ARDT in one of the leadership roles (e.g., team member, DEI process keeper, Scribe/Notetaker) to collaboratively manage NCRLAP's AR writing and training procedures, AR proofreading and training procedures, and the evaluation of these activities.
• Spanish Language Interpretation and Translation: Provide interpretation services during assessments for Spanish-speaking clients and translate assessment materials and reports as needed. This includes accurately conveying information between Spanish and English, and ensuring effective communication and understanding between parties.
• Designated Trainer: The designated trainer leads training observations and debriefing for assessors in training, providing guidance on correct interpretation and procedures, as well as, feedback to the trainee and supervisor.
• Staff conference leadership: Participate and/or lead staff conference activities.
• Mentorship: A mentor is an individual who acts as a support person for a less experienced mentee, providing professional knowledge from a more experienced perspective.

Calendar Management

• Timely management of events: Ensure that events on your calendar are managed in a timely fashion following NCRLAP guideliness. This includes ensuring that the events have the necessary information, correct start and end times, and are coordinated with other stakeholders (e.g., staff, provider, trainees, agencies) as necessary.
• Prioritize availability: Coordinating your availability to ensure you can meet expectations. For example, assessors should manage their calendars so they can achieve weekly assessment expectations. Additionally, meetings should be added to your calendars to accommodate and prioritize assessment availability and capacity expectations.
• Prioritizing activities: This entails organizing activities in a manner that aligns with project expectations. For example, conducting assessments is typically a higher priority than doing office work.
• Managing travel and accommodation arrangements: Coordinating travel itineraries, accommodations, and transportation for yourself when conducting assessments or attending meetings and events. Notify assigned office personnel about information needed to make arrangements for your travel in a timely manner.

Other Duties

• Complete activities as assigned by your supervisor (or their designate); these may include tasks, projects, workgroups, travel, creating resources, and so on.
• Follow UNCG and NCRLAP guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Consistently perform activities that align with NCRLAP's mission statement and, when appropriate, act as an ambassador and advocate for NCRLAP.
• Consistently demonstrate understanding about the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and implementing NCRLAP's Racial Equity Position Statement.

Technical Knowledge

• Applies working knowledge of the research principles and methods of data entry, collection, and analysis to complete defined assignments independently.
• Applies working knowledge of statistics and information technology to apply a variety statistical techniques and formulate in the collection and preparation of data/information related to the defined research area.
• Working knowledge of specialized software/database management.

Journey

Data/information Collection

• Organizes, collects, records, and presents data/information within defined research parameters; ensures quality control.
• Summarizes data/information collected.
• Carry out collection and screening under close supervision when atypical methods are used.

Journey

Information/Records Administration

• Compiles and organizes data/information from different sources to develop reports using established format.

Journey

Communication

• Leads/Updates exchange of research information through dialog, instruction, and demonstration.
• Contributes to the preparation of publications, reports, and other presentations of compiled results.

Journey

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Reading, Writing, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.

Driving - Car/Truck, Inside, Outside