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Operations Manager, Training & Quality - Sacramento, CA

DISH supports more than 150 DISH In-Home Service (IHS) offices that deliver DISH products and services to customers across the country. The IHS organization encompasses thousands of talented and dedicated employees who serve in roles including Technicians, Resource Planners, Analysts, Training and Quality Assurance Reps and Management to deliver the industry’s best products and services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations Managers of Training and Quality plan, coordinate, and direct training and development programs for customer facing employees throughout the region they support. Managers are accountable for ensuring field technicians are delivering quality workmanship through our quality inspection program; while also ensuring customer service results by producing properly trained management and field technicians.   Other responsibilities as follows:

• Conducts needs analysis studies and partners with managers and supervisors to determine training needs
• Schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, courses designed to meet the needs of our business partners
• Conducts weekly train-the-trainer sessions with our operations partners for any and all changes in products, procedures or services
• Train assigned instructors and supervisory personnel in effective techniques for training, such as new employees’ orientation, on-the-job training, sales techniques, health and safety practices, leadership development, and adaptations to changes in policies, procedures, and technologies 
• Maintains records and evaluates statistical reports to determine the performance of  instructors and effectiveness of curriculum and the learning retention of trainees 
• Evaluates statistical data  and quality assurance inspections to assist our operational partners in improving their overall installation standards
• Conducts proficiency examinations on all newly hired employees to ensure understanding of basic installation practices #LI-EF1 #CB 

Skills - Experience and Requirements:

A successful Operations Manager of Training & Quality will have the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university strongly preferred; and 5 years related experience, including 2 years of supervisory/management experience; or equivalent  combination of education and experience
• Knowledge base in advanced training methodologies, adult learning theory, and evaluation processes preferred 
• Ability to effectively respond to and interact with all levels of organizational staff
• Competencies include excellent presentation/facilitation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills 
• Flexible, innovative and the ability to manage staff, responsibilities and priorities in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment  
• Ability to travel as required and possession of a valid personal credit card for reimbursement purposes is necessary

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Curriculum and Training Developer - Roseville, CA

PASCO scientific is a world leader in 21st Century technology solutions for science education. Our products are coveted by science teachers around the world for their quality and ease of use in the classroom. Located in Roseville, CA we have been serving science educators for over 50 years. Please join us to make a difference in science education.

The role of the Curriculum and Training Developer (CTD) at PASCO scientific is multi-faceted depending on project and training requirements. Using PASCO scientific equipment the CTD designs, develops and writes standards-based laboratory and field activities for middle school and high school science classes. The CTD creates and delivers training and professional development to educators who use PASCO software and hardware in their classes to teach science.

Responsibilities—Curriculum Design and Development
• Apply principles of learning, learning styles, and various instructional design approaches and processes to the creation of lab activities.
• Conduct needs analysis and prepare clear learning objectives for the science curriculum. Identify users’ needs, analyze, organize and transform complex science concepts into engaging, and effective instructional activities.
• Test and debug science activities for quality assurance. Ensure that all information is accurate, consistent, easy to understand, and well organized.
• Contribute to the development of efficient processes for content development. Apply processes to own work.
• Maintain expertise in current middle school and high school science education markets, including pedagogy and approaches, competition, and opportunities.

Responsibilities—Training and Professional Development
• Design and deliver workshops in a classroom setting and virtual classroom (webinar format).
• Participate in the planning, and coordination of ongoing professional development based on educational research.
• Present complex and newly developed lab activities. Conduct lab demonstrations.
• Encourage and support the development and implementation of innovative, effective instructional programs based on an inquiry approach to learning science.
• Design, plan and deliver training sessions ranging from one day to 3 or 4 days. Assist in designing and delivering long-term complex trainings.
• Participate in designing and developing a strategy to deliver the most effective blend of media for new professional development experiences.

Skills and Abilities
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, communication, and instructional design skills.
• Able to prioritize and demonstrate thoroughness in all aspects of work performed.
• Complete assigned project tasks on time and in quality fashion, with the ability to recognize implications of, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Work collaboratively with others to produce and deliver inquiry-based science curricula and professional development.
• Technically proficient and demonstrated ability to learn new tools quickly.

• Minimum Qualifications
  Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Knowledge of and experience in teaching any or all of the following: Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Physiology.
  Use of probeware and data collection software in the classroom to teach science.
  Three to five years related experience in teaching science, curriculum development and professional development for high school grade levels or college level.
  Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  Travel requirements: 2-3 times per month.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Education Technology.
  Experience teaching biology in Advanced Placement Program® and/or in the International Baccalaureate® program.
  Familiar with HTML5 and able to use applications such as Adobe Captivate or Dreamweaver.

Organization: Sacramento State College of Continuing Education

Duration:  30- or 90-Day Contract /renewable based on needs of project

Start Date: May 2015  //  Close Date: until filled

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and recommendations.

Candidate will work virtually and be paid as an employee of California State University. 

Must be available to periodically meet face-to-face with project stakeholders in Sacramento.

 

Description

The Instructional Designer (ID) collaborates with the Sr. Instructional Designer and client stakeholders and subject matter experts in creating and specifying a program’s design and then manages the content/production to execute that design, shepherding the project through client stakeholder reviews, a live pilot, and implementation.

Specifically, the ID:

 

Executes the instructional design

• Works with a Sr. Instructional Designer and client to define business goals, learning objectives, and design approach
• Creates design documentation
• Works with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and production team to execute design during development

Manages project and client relationships

• Plans and tracks work tasks, and resource hours, develops and delivers status reports
• Communicates regularly with clients and internal parties on all project matters
• Ensures an excellent client experience

Performs content development

• Uses documented workflow to ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables
• Develops design specifications for online & classroom learning experiences
• reviews and edits content created by others
• Proofreads (and sometimes develops, copyedits, and line edits) deliverables
• Provides regular reviews and feedback to team members

• Must have experience creating e-learning and some knowledge of learning management systems.  
• Must have demonstrated expertise with adult learning and a successful track record of working independently 
• Successful candidates will have a professional approach to client relationships, outstanding communication and project management skills, a knack for learning-experience design, excellent writing chops, and a curiosity and confidence about learning unfamiliar subject matter.
• Strong organizational skills (fundamental to working collaboratively under tight deadlines with minimal supervision)
• Aptitude and desire to learn unfamiliar subject matter relevant to training needs 
• Aptitude and desire to learn new technologies
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PPT, and Excel.

• Content Development/Business Writing experience, including: articulating and documenting learning objectives and design specifications 
• Creating original content according to project specifications 
• Editing content developed by others 
• Soliciting and incorporating feedback from stakeholders

Please submit cover letter, resume (with work location and contact information), business writing sample, and compensation requirements (see above). 

Please do not contact individuals in the organization directly.

Send inquiries to Deborah George at dgeorge@csus.edu

Full Time, Permanent 

Competitive ANSI, Consulting, Development, Manager, Management, Metrics, PowerPoint, Project, Sales

Job Description

Deloitte Consulting LLP is one of the world's leading Management Consulting Firms for executable strategy, operations, technology, and human capital advisory services. The Consulting Practice is built around integrated core capabilities - people, process and technology and industry expertise - the capabilities needed to help clients tackle their most complex challenges.

 

Human Capital 

It is our mission to enhance an organization's value through people. How are we doing this? By redefining human capital and how it is managed and measured. By assembling a highly talented and integrated team of broad-based Business Consultants and deep Technical Specialists. By fostering an environment of innovation. By investing aggressively in leading-edge metrics, methodologies, and tools. And, simply, by being more than your typical Human Resources Consulting Practice.

 

Organization Transformation& Talent  

Organization Transformation & Talent (OT&T) provides solutions to drive leaders’ transformation agenda by addressing the human factors affecting an organization’s ability to reach its strategic objectives.  OT&T uses business oriented data ‑driven solutions to deliver Strategic Change, Organization Design and Governance, culture and Technology Adoption solutions that enable the success of the organization’s transformation goals. OT&T focuses heavily on the talent and leadership agenda in organizations to increase their competitive advantage and differentiate themselves in the market. OT&T also focuses on enhancing sales force effectiveness through focusing on sales talent, development and performance management.

 

The Organization Transformation & Talent Practice is looking for qualified  Managers with experience in the area of Learning Solutions, which includes enterprise learning strategy, operations, and governance; learning systems, technologies, and infrastructure; formal learning design and development; and informal, on-the-job leaThe Learning Technologies Team within LearningSolutions focuses on LMS, mobile and other technologies that support learning.rning . 

 

Learning Solutions 

This service offering focuses on optimizing the value of, and return on, talent development investments through development, growth and maintenance of knowledge capital. The Learning Technologies Team within Learning Solutions focuses on LMS, mobile and other technologies that support learning. 

 

In this position you may be require to work as an individual contributor, as part of a larger engagement team or manage a team of resources. Managers typically serve one client at a time and will be located at the client site for 4 ‑ 5 days a week. In addition to delivering client services, Managers also actively participate in local office activities and Practice-development opportunities, such as involvement with internal communities of the Practice, development of whitepapers, recruiting, etc.
 
A Manager at Deloitte is expected to contribute to the firm's growth and development in a variety of ways, including:

• Business Development: Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers at key clients; organize and lead pursuit teams; participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process; contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies.
• Client Management:   Manage day to day interactions with executive clients and sponsors.
• Delivery: Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with business strategies and address the human factors affecting an organization’s ability to reach their transformation objectives. Use data and analytics to deliver Strategic Change, Organization Strategies, Technology Adoption and Learning Solutions that enable the success of the organization’s transformation goals.
• People Development:   Perform role of counselor and coach; provide input and guidance into the staffing process; actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities; provide leadership and support for delivery teams and staff in local offices.

Potential Job Duties for a Manager:

• Manage the development of frameworks that support improved client future-state organizational design and alignment.
• Manage the process for preparing job descriptions and profiles that are legally defensible and that may include job responsibilities and tasks, accountabilities, and competency definitions and matrices.
• Apply behavioral tools to assess the impact of change on organizations, using assessments of organizational culture, performance, and readiness for change.
• Prepare comprehensive change and workforce transition plans and programs, including strategies to support change and transition initiatives and leadership.
• Manage identification of required leadership/stakeholder attributes and articulate the importance of leadership in an effective change process.
• Select, formulate or modify processes associated with staffing and talent management systems and processes for clients.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in an industry or consulting team-oriented environment in corporate operations, management and/or human resources-related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience leading project teams on relevant engagements.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Willingness to travel 80 - 100% of the time (Monday - Thursday/Friday).

In addition, successful Managers will have the following preferred background:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint).
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Eagerness to mentor junior staff.
• An advanced degree in the area of specialization.
• Experience leading or validating the proposed business process model and identifying strategy for business readiness.

Deloitte is one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States, specializing in audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services with clients in more than 20 industries. We provide powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100. 


At Deloitte, you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you'll have the chance to give back to your community, make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. Our commitment to individual choice lets you customize aspects of your career path, your educational opportunities and your benefits. And our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business and your clients' will be heard.

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Position Id : 18690002000005572

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Apply Here General Summary With minimal direction, provide leadership development, change management and training expertise in support of strategic business objectives for client implementations and Eyefinity software applications. Essential Functions Presentation: Consult with clients to identify business workflow analysis Work with clients to define system design and configuration for preferences, lens and frame inventory, scheduling, etc. Manage client expectations around application functions Establish project milestones and ensure team deliverables are met Remotely resolve customer issues during implementation Investigate, track and resolve client issues Build documentation, processes and tools for services to ease implementation Complete thorough and accurate documentation of training sessions and onsite consultations Develop criteria for evaluating success of implemented programs; recommend program improvements and implement resulting changes Proactively identifies new processes and solutions Assist in development of criteria for evaluating training programs Serve as a project lead on all aspects of assigned major training efforts Manage logistics, curriculum, delivery and assessment Work with conversion team, IT support, Implementation Coordinators and training specialists to deliver a successful customer implementation Serve as an expert trainer/developer for enterprise-wide workforce development; serve as lead and mentor to other trainers Develop, recommend and implement process improvements to ensure quality service and improve efficiencies Build documentation, processes and tools for services to ease implementation Facilitate seminars, workshops and other training sessions to address business and organizational needs Assist with conducting in-house staff training of updated software versions  VSP® Vision Care  Original Posting Date: 04/13/2015 Division: PS Eyefinity Location: Rancho Cordova Reference #: 552ab682-9170-1b30-e100-80000a6e1829  Eyefinity - Implementation Consultant (RS)/Rancho Cordova, CA  Complete thorough and accurate documentation of training sessions and onsite consultations Measure training effectiveness through question/answer, polling and surveys; monitor program effectiveness and report results to management Keep up to date with new version upgrades by gathering information from all available resources, such as QA, Development and Documentation Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Minimum three years of experience implementing software and training for end users Minimum of three years of related professional experience Strong interpersonal skills and a high standard for communication Ability to be a team player and work effectively and prioritize customer satisfaction Demonstrated experience implementing business or clinically oriented software solutions Strong organizational and problem solving skills Demonstrated leadership skills Working knowledge of software implementation Proven ability to motivate and work within a team environment Multi-tasking across several projects Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skill with an ability to establish rapport, trust, confidence, credibility with business owners and staff Demonstrated competency in communication, training, presentation, research investigation, analysis, negotiation, organizational and administration Demonstrated success working directly with customers to implement new products, achieving high customer satisfaction and efficient delivery of the software Demonstrated ability to work with and teach varying degrees of abilities and experience levels using technology, software tools and hands-on training methods to address adult learning styles Knowledge of computer-based training software, word processing, presentation tools Knowledge of web-based training and tracking tools Ability to travel up to 50% of the time  Valid driver’s license Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties  Preferred Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication & facilitation skills. Health Care/Optical and/or Practice Management Software experience preferred. Organizational skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.

Manager, Contact Center Quality - Rancho Cordova, CA 

 

The Manager, Contact Center Quality is expected to provide a Quality Management Program to maximize the effectiveness of all service delivery systems and financial performance. Engages staff and cultivates a contact center culture that prioritizes humankindness and patient-centric care consistent with Dignity Health and the medical group's way and culture. Effectively manages all aspects for developing and delivering a quality program for the assigned contact center(s), including identifying training and developmental opportunities. Works closely with contact center management, staff and providers to ensure that all fiduciary and contact center goals are met. Develops curriculum and delivers training to staff and reports on improvement attributable to training. The incumbent must have strong communication skills and be able to successfully interact with all levels of positions within the organization. Proactively determines quality developmental priorities through planning, coordination and engaging staff and providers to meet the care center's administrative, operational and support requirements. The Manager, Contact Center Quality has a responsibility to safeguard patient health and financial information.   REQUIREMENTS: - Possesses 3 years of managing a contact center quality management program in a large and multi-site organization with workforce optimization technology. Has demonstrated success in developing quality programs to ensure high performing customer center contact center with superb customer and employee satisfaction that consistently met/exceeded operational, service, and budget goals and metrics. Demonstrated ability to identify, create and deliver effective training in a contact center environment. 5 years contact center quality management experience with 3 years in a healthcare environment preferred. Experience managing and delivering quality programs in a mutli-channel contact center preferred. Previous management experience in a union environment preferred. Bachelor's Degree in business or similar field, or equivalent experience required. Equivalent experience should include contact center management and quality management. - Possesses strong analytical skills and ability to conduct root-cause analysis on complex subjects and translate findings into appropriate action. - Ability to translate organizational strategy into operational improvements using Quality Management Program. - Fluent in current contact center technologies including Knowledge Management, Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Content Delivery Systems. - Has experience developing a quality program to improve patient service delivery through quantitative and qualitative measurements such as patient surveys and contact center performance metrics. - Excellent facilitation, presentation, communication, organization, conflict resolution skills and capabilities. - Superior leadership and facilitation skills, particularly in cultivating a high-performing, highly engaged and diverse team. Has a successful record of developing and coaching contact center staff. - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. - Learning Management Systems (LMS) experience such as Cornerstone and content authoring tools - Adobe Captivate or Articulate. - Experience managing Knowledge Management Systems.   For more information and to apply, please visit www.dignityhealthcareers.org (Job ID 1500008201)  

Derivative Operations Manager, Officer - Sacramento, CA

Our Company

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $28.19 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $2.45 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2014, State Street operates globally in more than 100 geographic markets and employs 29,970 worldwide. For more information, visit State Street's website at www.statestreet.com.

Promoting a culture of excellence

With more than 29,970 employees across 29 countries, at State Street, our people are our greatest asset. We recognize that highly skilled, engaged and productive employees are essential to our success. Our company values reflect our commitment to employee engagement, Global Inclusion and corporate social responsibility — to help you build a fulfilling career. Around the world, we aim to be an employer of choice by offering competitive compensation and benefits, personal and professional development opportunities, and a work environment that promotes a diverse array of people, ideas and skills.

We’re a company that insists on, and rewards, performance excellence. We know our success hinges on attracting the best people to join us — people like you.

State Street supports flexible work arrangements where determined feasible, consistent with business and operational needs.  Subject to an individualized assessment of these considerations, roles may be identified as potentially suited for a flexible work arrangement.  Requests for a flexible work arrangement can be made upon hire.  All employees at State Street have the ability to request flexible work arrangements, with the final decision based solely on business discretion and subject to management approval.  More information is available here.

We encourage you to explore the possibilities that a career at State Street can offer you.

State Street is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Job Description
	Typically manages a small team of 3 to 5 associates, monitoring the workflow to ensure the department is operating efficiently and ensuring adequate backup coverage through cross training. Ensures that processing exceptions are resolved on a timely basis, are well documented and are communicated to appropriate parties. Monitors compliance with established controls and procedures and implements controls to eliminate losses. Validates service expectations, communicates status and establishes areas for improvement. Maintains effective working relationships with clients, other departments, trading areas, brokers and service providers. Works with various internal business groups to develop system enhancements into daily operations. Interviews, evaluates, hires, and manages performance with responsibility for training, along with recommendations for performance planning, promotions and terminations. Communicates and manages department goals and performance targets, and makes suggestions for enhancements to operational processes to more effectively meet client needs. Assists with client presentations on derivatives operations.
	Qualifications
	Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with business related coursework. At least 5 years’ related financial industry experience, part of which must be in management or supervisory capacity. Knowledge of financial securities markets, language and products as well as legal and regulatory requirements. Hands-on experience within OTC derivatives is preferred. Solid understanding of operational functions within custody and/or fund accounting and the depository platforms. Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, planning and analytical skills. Excellent client communication and presentation skills in both verbal and written forms. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments under tight deadlines. Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving client service issues. Computer proficient including working knowledge of desktop software applications including MS Office applications. Ability to provide technical expertise to revolve daily problems. Ability to develop business relationships within and outside of organization. Excellent leadership and motivational skills.

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Education Programs Consultants - Sacramento, CA Working under the direction of the Administrator in the Instructional Resources Unit and the Director of the Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources (CFIR) Division, the Education Programs Consultant will have primary responsibility for carrying out the following duties: Work collaboratively with CFIR staff and serve as staff support to the Instructional Quality Commission to coordinate the adoption of instructional resources and assist in the development of curriculum framework, including reviewing Spanish alternate format instructional materials. Independently oversee and coordinate reviews of instructional resources by panels of curriculum subject matter experts. Prepare State Board items on instructional materials adoptions, prepare reports and documents that may be required for a variety of state, national, and local audiences, and research current education issues and innovative educational improvement efforts, particularly as they relate to current and confirmed research on instructional materials and effective educational practices. Participate in regular CFIR meetings, provide status reports as required by the Division Director and unit Administrator, and collaborate with other staff to address the Department’s goals and initiatives and to provide leadership in the adoption of instructional materials. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Excellent writing and presentation skills Experience in the process of instructional materials adoptions Ability to work independently and function as a team leader, and complete assignments Literate in Spanish WHO MAY APPLY Individuals who are eligible for all methods of appointment may be considered (e.g. list appointment, transfer, re-instatement, surplus, State Restriction of Appointments (SROA), re-employment, Training & Development assignment). For information on how to obtain list eligibility, please visit the CalHR website athttp://www.jobs.ca.gov/. All applicants must clearly indicate the basis for their eligibility in the “Explanations” section on the Standard State Application Form (STD 678). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. HOW TO APPLY Submit a State Application (Form 678) to: Gloria Dobson (PC 4823) Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division 1430 N Street, Ste. 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 319-0628 APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Until Filled Additional Information: Working Title Position Number PC 4823 174 - 660 - 2656 - Will also consider hiring a(n) EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT $4,400.00 - $5,504.00  Location County Sacramento SACRAMENTO Timebase Tenure Full Time Permanent   month(s) Final Filing Date: Department Link: Until Filled None Specified Contact Unit/Address Contact Name/Phone Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources 1430 N Street, Ste. 3207 Sacramento, CA 95814 Gloria Dobson (PC 4823) (916) 319-0628

Training Officer I - Sacramento, CA Under the direction of the Training Officer II, the incumbent identifies and analyzes individual and group training needs, identifies sources for meeting those needs, and works with others to ensure that those needs are met in a cost-effective manner with the degree of initiative and independence appropriate for a journey-level employee. Curriculum Development and Administration: Designs, develops, and organizes complex training programs using a variety of training tools and methods to resolve Department issues and/or meet program goals, gathers, analyzes, and provides information on training resources to cost-effectively meet training needs, makes recommendations for additions, deletions and changes to existing training programs, develops and prepares contract documentation to secure outside training resources when needed, monitor laws and rules for mandated training to ensure Departmental compliance, continually evaluates training effectiveness and makes changes as necessary. Course Delivery and Meeting Facilitation: Schedules, prepares for, and conducts CDE-sponsored training courses and facilitates quarterly meetings/focus groups. Maintain all materials and records associated with these courses and meetings. Consultation, Coaching and Mentoring: Helps CDE managers, supervisors and staff embrace organizational change through meeting facilitation, focus groups, and by utilizing a proactive process for transferring knowledge to the workplace. Provides technical assistance to help employees work toward their professional development goals. Encourage staff to participate in professional leadership development using the CDE and CalHR competencies and the CDE succession plan. Workforce/Succession Planning: Maintain accurate succession/workforce data. Project/forecast workforce supply, analyze workforce gaps and needs and recommend both short and long term solutions. Work with CalPERS and CalSTRS as well as CDE management and other Personnel Services Division offices on the project. Staff Work: Prepare issue memos or other completed staff work, recommend changes to training policy and procedures, gather data, monitor and generate monthly and annual reports, perform other duties as required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills Ability to work as a team member and independently Proficiency with Microsoft Office Ability to handle competing priorities, providing quality customer service WHO MAY APPLY Individuals who are eligible for all methods of appointment may be considered (e.g. list appointment, transfer, re-instatement, surplus, State Restriction of Appointments (SROA), re-employment, Training & Development assignment). For information on how to obtain list eligibility, please visit the CalHR website athttp://www.jobs.ca.gov/. All applicants must clearly indicate the basis for their eligibility in the “Explanations” section on the Standard State Application Form (STD 678). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. HOW TO APPLY Submit a State Application (Form 678) to: Tanya Gianni/PC 2612 California Department of Education Personnel Services Division 1430 N Street, Suite 1802 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-319-0685 APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: April 29, 2015 Additional Information: Working Title Position Number PC 2612 174 - 206 - 5197 - Will also consider hiring a(n) STAFF SERVICES ANALYST (GENERAL) $2,873.00 - $3,600.00  Location County Sacramento SACRAMENTO Timebase Tenure Full Time Permanent   month(s) Final Filing Date: Department Link: 04/29/2015 None Specified Contact Unit/Address Contact Name/Phone Personnel Services Division 1430 N Street, Suite 1802 Sacramento, CA 95814 Tanya Gianni/PC 2612 916-319-0685

Curriculum Development Specialist - Rancho Cordova, CA

Professional with experience in curriculum development and online learning, exposure to instructional design principles, and a keen eye for copy editing and formatting sought for “Curriculum Development Specialist” role with Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., a statewide electrical trade association which provides educational solutions to the industry. Position is based out of our Northern California headquarters in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Work with instructors and subject matter experts to develop online self-paced, online instructor-led, print-based curriculum products, and classroom-based courses for the electrical and low voltage industries
• Utilize instructional design and adult learning theory to design courses including formulation of learning objectives, selection/recommendation of appropriate methods and media, and development of course content and learning assessments
• Transform technical content into logically sequenced, interactive and engaging learning activities
• Develop measurable learning objectives, tests and assessments, activities, and continuously evaluate the training effectiveness of learning and curriculum products
• Develop internal product training for WECA staff and customers
• Act as copy editor for curriculum products and other WECA publications
• Find and fix formatting, typographical, and design errors in print and eLearning-based curriculum.
• Maintain inventories of third-party products and texts used in WECA curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Work with cross-departmental teams on effective delivery of courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Required):

• Experience with curriculum development
• Familiar with instructional design and adult learning theory
• Experience creating self-paced eLearning for online delivery platforms; experience creating for mobile a plus.
• Copy editing skills and experience, with exquisite attention to detail
• Technically adept; comfortable learning new software
• Ability to write clear and concise internal and external communications
• Effective verbal communicator; comfortable conversing in a professional tone with outside entities
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite-- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Proficiency with Adobe Captivate (eLearning/interactivity creation software)
• Ability to set a professional and positive image for the Association
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple short-term and long-term projects at once
• Friendly, professional and helpful attitude; a self-motivated team player
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field along with at least 2 years professional experience in positions related to this job role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (recommended):

• Experience developing instructional content for the construction trades
• Photography skills
• Videography skills
• Graphic design and desktop publishing skills

The position is full-time and includes benefits. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Learn more about our organization, Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., at www.goweca.com.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit for the position, as well as your salary requirements. Applicants who progress to the interview phase will be asked to submit an example of curriculum or eLearning product development work. We look forward to hearing from you.

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