Job Title: Trainer/Education Specialist
Job ID: R24-48
Location: Rockefeller College
Full/Part Time: Full time
The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill a Trainer/Education Specialist position in PDP’s Department of Temporary Assistance Training located in Albany, NY.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Under direction of the Department Manager or designee, this position delivers in-person classroom and virtual classroom/online education and training programs and supports program and New York State (NYS) policy initiatives as assigned. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering in-person classroom training throughout NYS.
- Delivering virtual classroom/online training using e-learning/webinar technology.
- Updating, maintaining, and developing instructional materials (print and digital).
- Performing research for and assisting in the design of curriculum, related materials, and visual aids for a variety of performance-based training.
- Performing other duties as assigned to meet contract requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization and one year of experience working in a social services setting or in the delivery of adult training programs.
2. Excellent writing, speaking, training delivery, group facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Experience researching subject matter, reviewing program evaluation data, preparing an analysis of data gathered and assembled, and preparing training curricula and materials.
4. Working knowledge of adult learning principles and training methods.
5. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and effectively manage multiple tasks.
6. Strong attention to detail.
7. Strong team and customer orientation.
8. Experience coordinating activity with colleagues in a positive manner and working effectively independently as well as with teams under supervision.
9. Experience using Microsoft products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Edge, and document and presentation templates.
10. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
11. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
12. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
13. Ability to work variable days and work hours and travel regularly throughout NYS to deliver training and attend meetings, including travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization, in Adult Education, Communications, English, Social Science, or related field.
2. Three years of experience delivering training to adults.
3. Specific knowledge of, or experience in the delivery of, public welfare programs: especially Temporary Assistance, SNAP, Employment and Advancement Services, HEAP, or Child Support Enforcement; or the administrative/fair hearings process, welfare fraud investigations, or audit/quality improvement initiatives.
4. Experience using e-learning/webinar technology (i.e., Webex).
5. Experience working within a state or county social services agency.
COMPENSATION: Salary is expected to be $63,000 - $64,500 (annual)
FLSA: Exempt
BENEFITS: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. . Please see the RF Benefits Flyer for more information.
HOW TO APPLY:
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a cover letter. Those selected for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample (approximately 3 pages in length), such as a training curriculum, report, or memorandum for which the applicant was the primary author. Those selected for a final interview will be expected to deliver a sample training presentation to the search committee.
To apply go to http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=181424
Applicants may also visit our website at www.pdp.albany.edu for more information.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.