Senior Curriculum Design/Development and Training Specialist (R26-56)

RF for SUNY at the University at Albany•Albany, NY

About The Position

The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany's Rockefeller College is seeking a service-minded Senior Curriculum Design/Development and Training Specialist for its Department of Temporary Assistance Training in Albany, NY. Employed by The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, the position supports professional education and training programs and current New York State policy initiatives. Under the direction of the Department Manager or designee, the specialist serves as senior project staff, a writing coach, a primary curriculum designer and developer, an instructional design and curriculum development specialist, a trainer, and a liaison to project sponsors. The position provides leadership to training programs and project teams, develops and delivers adult education in multiple formats, and performs related duties as assigned to meet contract requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
At least four years of experience in the design, development, delivery, evaluation, and coordination of adult training programs.
Excellent writing, speaking, training delivery, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, in-person and virtual classroom or online adult training methods, and instructional design and development methods.
Experience leading project teams, promoting teamwork and positive interactions, and coaching and developing staff skills.
Experience writing, critiquing, and instructing staff in developing instructional design and project work plans, training objectives, curricula, and print and digital educational materials.
Ability to work under pressure, attend to details, and manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines in a shared staff resource setting.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within teams.
Strong team and customer orientation.
Working knowledge of the New York State social service delivery system and public welfare programs, such as Temporary Assistance, SNAP, Employment & Advancement Services, HEAP, and Child Support Enforcement; or knowledge of the administrative or fair hearings process, welfare fraud investigations, and audit or quality improvement initiatives.
Experience using Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Edge, SharePoint, and Teams, and document and presentation templates.
Ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community and to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging in the role.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work variable days and hours and travel regularly throughout New York State for in-person training and meetings, including to areas not served by public transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, English, Communications, or a related field.
Experience with technical writing or instructional design.
Project management experience.
Experience using Webex, Zoom, or other e-learning or webinar technology.
Experience using FS Pro for Word.
Experience working within a state or county social services agency or human services organization.

Responsibilities

Plan, research, design, develop, and implement performance-based curricula and educational materials for in-person classroom training, virtual classroom and online training, e-learning, and self-paced education and performance support.
Review and monitor curricula and written products to ensure quality and conformance with project objectives.
Deliver in-person classroom training throughout New York State, virtual classroom and online training using e-learning or webinar technology, and technical assistance programs.
Conduct training needs assessments.
Interpret and use training evaluation data to revise or modify curricula and materials.
Complete assignments independently and as part of teams.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to project staff.
Maintain complete records, prepare routine reports, and assist with preparation of materials for sponsors.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet contract requirements.