[rehab] Job Announcement: Institute on Blindness

[Edward Bell]

Job Announcement

Programs Manager 

 

The Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness (PDRIB) at Louisiana Tech University is seeking a full-time Programs Manager. 

 

The PDRIB fulfills two primary missions: to prepare professionals to work in the field of rehabilitation and education with innovative knowledge about blindness; and to conduct research which clarifies and deepens the understanding about blindness and the best practices for promoting education, employment, and independence for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The PDRIB is a small, grant-based research and training institute within the College of Education at Louisiana Tech University, located in Ruston, Louisiana. The work of the Institute occurs on the University campus, but also has a nationwide scale.

Major Duties Include:

The Programs Manager reports directly to the Director of the PDRIB, and has four specific responsibilities: 

·        Develop and manage education/training programs in an online environment, as well as in on-site locations throughout the country. 

·        Write academic/professional manuscripts, including policies, training curriculum, grant proposals, research articles, and marketing materials.

·        Lead and manage training sessions, academic courses, conferences, workshops, and other training events.

·        Assist in budgeting, account management, record keeping, and securing external funding.  

 

Requirements

·        B.A. required, (M.A. preferred)

  a.. Eligible for NCLB and/or NOMC Certification (One year may be granted for individual to obtain the credential)
  b.. Willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state
  c.. Ability to be self-motivating and self-directing
  d.. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  e.. Excellent attention to details 
  f.. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking 
  g.. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet 
  h.. Proficiency with HTML, and/or other software for uploading and managing web-based content.
  i.. Willingness to learn new software programs and processes
  j.. Ability to use bookkeeping and other specialized software
 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications—compensation includes benefits package. 

 

Full-time employment based on a year-to-year contract, reviewed annually, and contingent upon available funding. 

 

Please send cover letter and resume to Edward Bell, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness, via electronic mail to: ebell at latech.edu.  

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC
Director, Professional Development and Research
Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
210 Woodard Hall
PO Box 3158
Ruston LA  71272
318.257.4554 (Office)
318.257.2259 (Fax)
ebell at latech.edu
www.latech.edu/instituteonblindness
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