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 Senior Curriculum Design/Development and Training Specialist position within PDP’s Department of Temporary Assistance Training in Albany, NY.

Description of Duties:

Under direction of the Department Manager or designee, this position provides leadership to professional education and training programs and project teams; serves as senior project staff, writing coach, and primary curriculum designer/developer on adult education/training teams that support current NYS policy initiatives; as well as serves as an instructional design and curriculum development specialist, trainer, and liaison to project sponsors. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, researching, designing, developing, and implementing a variety of performance-based curricula and educational materials, including in-person classroom training, virtual classroom/online training, e-learning, and self-paced educational and performance support materials.
• Reviewing and monitoring curricula and written products to assure quality and conformance with project objectives.
• Delivering in-person classroom training throughout NYS, virtual classroom/online training using e-learning/webinar technology, and technical assistance programs.
• Conducting training needs assessments.
• Interpreting/using training evaluation data to revise/modify training curricula/materials.
• Completing assignments independently and within team settings.
• Providing coaching, mentoring, and leadership to project staff.
• Maintaining complete records, preparing routine reports, and assisting with preparation of materials for sponsors; and performing other duties as assigned to meet contract requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

SPECIAL NOTES: Employment is with The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University at Albany. Salary is expected to be $72,000-$74,500 (annual). Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three work-related references. Those selected for an interview will be asked to provide two writing samples for which the applicant was the primary author, according to the following: a training curriculum designed and developed for adult learners (of non-specific length); and a professional report or memorandum (approximately 3 pages in length). Those selected for a final interview will be expected to complete a training curriculum design assignment and present their assignment outcome to the search committee, as well as read a scenario and write a response while on-site. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will be open until it is filled. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

To apply, go to: http://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196566. Applicants may also visit our website at www.pdp.albany.edu for more information. 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.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, 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. 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. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.