| Department Description: |
The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education is a non-profit R&D institute powering inclusive innovation and leadership in education. We are affiliated with the School of Leadership & Education Sciences at the University of San Diego, and engage in pioneering research and evaluation, development of innovative curriculum and technologies, and support professional learning grounded in the learning sciences. Our mission fosters inclusion, diversity and social justice in education. Our team includes researchers, designers, technologists and faculty.
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| University Description: |
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
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| Detailed Description: |
This is a full-time temporary, benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.
The CGEP Program Director will research, develop, plan, facilitate, and evaluate high-quality
professional learning programs for PK-12 educators in California. The Program Director will
work closely with CGEP staff, contractors, host sites and teacher leaders, Advisory Board
Members, and partners, as well as California Subject Matter Project staff at CSMP sites as well as University of San Diego/Jacobs Institute staff and departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain communications with CGEP Statewide Office, CGEP staff, Host Site Leaders,
Specialists, and Teacher Leaders to determine and develop professional learning
programs that serve the needs of PK-12 educators in global education.
- Maintain communications with CGEP Statewide Office, CGEP staff, Host Site Leaders,
Specialists, and Teacher Leaders to determine and develop professional learning
programs that serve the needs of PK-12 educators in global education.
- Pursue professional learning and partnerships in global education.
- Provide information about CGEP in regional and statewide meetings and
programs/events.
- Plan CGEP programs/events in collaboration with CGEP SO and in alignment with
approved Scope of Work under CSMP RFP/ACF.
- Provide support for statewide CGEP programs and events, including Teacher
Fellowship, annual Global Education Forum, quarterly Communities of Practice, and
bi-annual Global Book Talks.
- Develop annual work plan in alignment with budget allocations, CGEP goals and
priorities, and global education framework.
- Communicate regularly with CGEP Executive Director, CGEP Office Manager, and
CGEP Leadership Team to ensure timely and responsive services to teachers, schools,
and districts in global education.
- In collaboration with CGEP Leadership Team, develop appropriate responses to State
initiatives and requests of CSMP to support education goals and priorities for California
(e.g., Ethnic Studies, Universal TK, SEL, etc.).
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records that relate to grants, scope of work, budgets,
expenses, program participants, surveys and evaluation, inventory, and program data.
- Seek out and write grants, contracts, and professional presentations to further the work
of CGEP in global education.
- Attend all CGEP meetings, including CGEP Advisory Board meetings, in addition to
CSMP meetings upon request (e.g., Lead Learn, Initiative Showcase, etc.).
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
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| Job Requirements: |
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Education, International Studies, Geography, and/or History
- 5-10 years teaching in K-12 education
- Professional Learning provider experience
- Grant-writing experience
- Technology skills that include online communications, Google applications, and social media
- Effective communication and literacy skills
- Bilingual and culturally competent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Education, International Studies, Geography, and/or History
- Administrative experience in K-12 education school, district, and/or county office of education
- International teaching, professional learning, and/or communications experiences
- Experiences developing and facilitating online courses
- Multilingual and globally competent
- Willingness to travel abroad
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| Posting Salary: |
$6,667 month; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a retirement contribution given to you by the University. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view more information: USD: Human Resources: Retirement Benefits
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
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