Back On Course Educational Services · 4 months ago
Professional Development Specialist (Healthcare/Science/Tech)
Back On Course Educational Services is a mission-driven company focused on providing personalized educational support for adults in the science workforce. They are seeking a Professional Development Specialist who will facilitate client evaluations, develop educational goals, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance learning outcomes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment that models patience, compassion,and respect for diverse cultures and experiences
Facilitate client intake process and lead client evaluation processes
Develop, and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods that achieve the program's objectives and client outcomes
Use an instructional approach rooted in andragogy
Collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to create and identify methods, materials, and resources for instruction, including social media content
Design and administer regular assessments to determine client’s needs, interests, preferences, learning styles, skill levels, and progress
Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to achievement of client objectives and create action plans to overcome them
Assist with the facilitation of new employee and client onboarding and training
Qualification
Required
Educational background and/or a minimum of 2 years of practical experience in a science field such as: Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Carpentry, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Construction Management, etc
Ability to maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment that models patience, compassion, and respect for diverse cultures and experiences
Ability to facilitate client intake process and lead client evaluation processes
Ability to develop, and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods that achieve the program's objectives and client outcomes
Ability to use an instructional approach rooted in andragogy
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to create and identify methods, materials, and resources for instruction, including social media content
Ability to design and administer regular assessments to determine client's needs, interests, preferences, learning styles, skill levels, and progress
Ability to collaborate with staff to identify barriers to achievement of client objectives and create action plans to overcome them
Ability to assist with the facilitation of new employee and client onboarding and training
Ability to work seated in front of a computer for long periods of time
Ability to successfully pass background check
Preferred
Teaching experience
Passion for learning, with a strong ability to learn new software, systems and concepts
Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills
Ability to clearly and effectively explain technical information and challenging concepts
Spanish fluency
Benefits
Paid sick & vacation time
Mission driven, people-first culture
Opportunities for growth & advancement