What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Specialist, Institute of Police Technology and Management position at University of North Florida?
General Description / Primary Purpose
The Instructional Specialist, under the direction of the Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs.
Job Functions
Responsible for developing, planning, and conducting specialized training programs related to Drug Enforcement, Gang Investigation, and Tactical Operations.
Provide day to day administrative oversight to include coordinating responsibilities of recruiting, assigning, and supervising full and part time instructors working in the Drug/Gang/Tactical Unit.
Attend related conferences both as a speaker and an exhibitor. Attend local, regional, state, and national functions.
Collaborate with each sub-section of the Unit (Drug Enforcement, Gang Investigation, Tactical Operations and other Specialty programs) to ensure materials and instructors are up to date.
Coordinate with IPTM staff to maintain the unit schedule; to include staffing instructors and contacting host agencies to promote courses.
Responsible for maintaining current host locations and expanding host locations in areas of the country where IPTM does not have a presence.
Assist the IPTM Marketing Coordinator to design and implement promotional materials related to Drug, Gang and Tactical courses.
Develop and recruit new instructors, keep curriculums up to date, and develop new curriculums when the need arises.
Marginal Functions
Represent IPTM at meetings, trade shows, conferences, and other functions as needed. Keep up to date on the latest trends, techniques and related technology in the unit. Coordinate assignments with adjuncts and staff.
Required Qualifications
Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
The Instructional Specialist, under the direction of the Assistant Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs.
Job Functions
Responsible for developing, planning, and conducting specialized training programs related to Drug Enforcement, Gang Investigation, and Tactical Operations.
Provide day to day administrative oversight to include coordinating responsibilities of recruiting, assigning, and supervising full and part time instructors working in the Drug/Gang/Tactical Unit.
Attend related conferences both as a speaker and an exhibitor. Attend local, regional, state, and national functions.
Collaborate with each sub-section of the Unit (Drug Enforcement, Gang Investigation, Tactical Operations and other Specialty programs) to ensure materials and instructors are up to date.
Coordinate with IPTM staff to maintain the unit schedule; to include staffing instructors and contacting host agencies to promote courses.
Responsible for maintaining current host locations and expanding host locations in areas of the country where IPTM does not have a presence.
Assist the IPTM Marketing Coordinator to design and implement promotional materials related to Drug, Gang and Tactical courses.
Develop and recruit new instructors, keep curriculums up to date, and develop new curriculums when the need arises.
Marginal Functions
Represent IPTM at meetings, trade shows, conferences, and other functions as needed. Keep up to date on the latest trends, techniques and related technology in the unit. Coordinate assignments with adjuncts and staff.
Required Qualifications
Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Equal Opportunity
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
Carnegie
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.