(Name-mce) ListServ Migrant Program State Coordinator (San Francisco/Oakland, CA)

[Virginia Besser]

July 20, 2006

Dear National Association for Multicultural Education Listserv members:

WestEd has the following job opportunity available:

Position Title:    Migrant Program State Coordinator
Reports to:    Project Director
Program:    Application Development Group
Department:    Information Services
Salary:     Level G - $52,184 - $74,549
Date Posted:    07/10/2006
Location:    Oakland, San Francisco, CA
Time Base:    100%
Position No:    1816

WestEd, a nonprofit research, development, and service agency, works 
with education and other communities to promote excellence, achieve 
equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults. While 
WestEd serves the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah as one 
of the nation's Regional Educational Laboratories, our agency's work 
extends throughout the United States and abroad. WestEd has 14 offices 
nationwide, from Washington and Boston to Arizona, Southern California, 
and its headquarters in San Francisco.

WestEd has a special focus on using information systems, such as the 
World Wide Web, to encourage collaboration among educational 
organizations. The ADG staff is composed of highly-skilled individuals 
that include graphic designers, database developers, network managers, 
content and video specialists and interactive Web developers. Because 
many of the ADG staff are former educators, the group is especially 
sensitive to the specific needs and issues related to education and its 
processes.

Position Description:
The State Representative is responsible for the coordination and support 
of WestEd Migrant Program-related activities within one or more States.

Responsibilities:
Develop and Maintain Relationships with Educational and Migrant Agencies:
· Work with the State Departments of Education and Migrant Program 
representatives to document State-specific information including data 
systems, applicable laws and regulations, contact information, etc.
· Identify and cultivate key educational resources, including state 
level contacts and early adopters at the regional, district or local 
levels to aid in application development and implementation
· Identify and utilize existing communication methods for outreach to 
regional and local users, including websites, listservs, newsletters and 
other means
· Attend national, regional or Statewide educational conferences and 
gatherings
· Perform training and orientation sessions in person or via video 
conference

Application Development
· Work with program staff to gather and define application requirements
· Work with online learning resources to develop and deliver training to 
users
· Work with Documentation Writer to develop documentation
· Work with Online Training Specialist to develop application and 
program training courses
· Work with development staff to create user reports
· Contribute to written reports that document deployment progress, 
outreach efforts and other topics as needed

Qualifications:
· Knowledge of, and experience working in Migrant Programs highly desired.
· Experience working with diverse communities.
· Ability to work as a key member of a team.
· Ability to work well independently and under direction.
· Ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and priorities.
· Strong written and oral communication skills.
· General computer skills highly desired.
· Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged; Spanish language skills are 
preferred
· Travel is required.
· Security screening is required.

Application Process:
We invite you to apply online at www.WestEd.org/jobs or you may send 
your resume, a letter of interest (specify Job No. 1816) and a list of 
three references to:

Human Resources
WestEd
730 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
FAX: 415-565-3012
http://www.WestEd.org

WestEd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Positions 
are open until filled.



-- 
Virginia Besser, PHR
WestEd
Human Resources
730 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Email:  vbesser at WestEd
Phone: 415.615.3131
Fax:   415.565.3012