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Position Title: Innovation and Strategy Facilitator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Full-time 10-Month Employee

Salary Schedule: Facilitator

Salary Range: $70,300 - $85,300

Position Code: 118-2329

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Innovation and Strategy

Office Location: Lynx Den

Work Schedule: This role will be on-site 3-5 days a week.

The Innovation and Strategy Facilitator will support the Director of Innovation and Strategy in implementing changes in approaches, methods, products, and processes to enhance competitiveness and improve organizational efficiencies. The Facilitator will work with the Department of Innovation and Strategy to create new opportunities for family engagement, empowering students to thrive and grow. In addition, the Facilitator attends meetings, collaborates with colleagues on projects, leads projects and processes, and participates in professional development workshops and programs. At all times, the Facilitator works in accordance with all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies.

• Support and assist in the coordination of instructional programs supported through the Department of Innovation and Strategy.

• Assist in the implementation and development of policies and procedures, establishing routines and expectations for students and staff attending in-person events at the Lynx Den.
• Conduct meetings with staff as necessary for the proper functioning of in-person student events in the Lynx Den.
• Support the PBIS program.
• Lead the student ID request, creation, and distribution process.
• Participate and plan events, including MakerSpace opportunities at the Lynx Den and in remote locations.
• Prepare reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the Department of Innovation and Strategy.
• Regularly assess student progress and participation in Innovation events, and adjust instruction or the program accordingly.

• Participate actively in team meetings, including using data to drive strategic and innovative decision-making.
• Collect and use appropriate student and teacher data across subject areas to identify areas for improvement and trends aligned with school goals.

• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Provide direct instruction, tutoring, and individualized support to students.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary.
• Use experience and communication skills to attract new students to in-person events.
• Work with the administration to plan and provide support as needed with initiative implementation and strategic plan tracking.
• Support the implementation of any district-wide initiative through support, sourcing, professional development, and follow-up.
• Lead professional development opportunities by providing support aligned with the strategic plan priorities and initiatives that increase effectiveness.
• Provide resources in the respective newsletter when requested.
• Stay engaged with updates and involve key stakeholders when new information becomes available.
• May be required to flex time by working in-person events outside of regular UVA hours.
• Travel occasionally to support statewide mandated test administration and to participate in student-sponsored events.
• Support the Chief of Innovation and Strategy as requested and directed.
• Provide strong customer service and communication when supporting faculty, staff, students, and executive leadership.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Technology and Media

• Manage, operate, and maintain audiovisual (A/V) equipment for live and recorded events, meetings, professional development sessions, and school broadcasts.
• Operate and troubleshoot live production systems, including TriCaster, video switchers, audio mixers, and streaming platforms.
• Coordinate and produce live broadcasts for school events.
• Configure and manage audio, video, lighting, and streaming equipment to ensure high-quality productions.
• Monitor live broadcasts and quickly resolve technical issues to minimize disruptions.
• Install, maintain, and inventory A/V equipment, including cameras, microphones, displays, projectors, sound systems, and digital signage.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for live production and broadcast workflows.
• Train faculty and staff on the operation of classroom and event A/V equipment.
• Collaborate with technology and communications teams to support multimedia production and digital content initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend new A/V technologies to improve instructional delivery and organizational communications.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and vendor support for broadcast and A/V systems.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, accessibility, and digital media standards during production and distribution.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Student Focus: Understands and prioritizes the needs of students, making decisions with their best interests in mind. Cultivates an organizational culture that fosters strong relationships with students.
• Professional Decorum: Exhibits appropriate, respectful behavior and etiquette in a professional setting, always maintaining a positive attitude. Upholds the standards of professionalism in all interactions.
• Servant Leadership: Serves and supports others with empathy and active listening, assisting in developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, processes, requirements, or technologies. Navigates an ever-changing world with ease, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
• Organization: Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks systematically. Design systems to support all work levels and workflows, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Compassion/Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance. Promotes a supportive and understanding workplace culture.
• Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops effective solutions through reasoning and strategic thinking. Employs innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
• Soft Skills: Possesses personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enhance efficient communication and collaboration while maintaining emotional balance. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in all professional interactions.
• Action Orientation: Results-driven and proactive, making data-informed decisions to achieve goals with a focus on student outcomes. Takes initiative to drive progress and achieve results.
• Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination: Fosters shared goals that build trust, support, and communication. Encourages cross-departmental collaboration and coordination on tasks or projects to enhance teamwork and achieve common objectives.
• Self-Awareness: Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, balancing them effectively with team members' strengths. Actively seeks constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

The physical demands described here represent those an employee typically performs in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(b) retirement plan, employee assistance program, flexible spending account.

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

This position description summarizes the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this position’s role in the organization. The position description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Office of Human Resources. This position description does not list duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.

All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is terminable at the will of the employee or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.

University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of three years of related professional work experience in online learning environments and non-traditional or traditional public schools. 

• Master’s Degree +30
• 5 + years of experience as an educational leader
• 4 + years in online learning environments
• 3 + years of charter or traditional school system
• Strong understanding of audio systems, including microphones, mixers, speakers, signal flow, and acoustic troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting hybrid and virtual meetings, webinars, and live events.