Career Opportunities

Training Officer I (Limited Term 12 months) - Sacramento, CA

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund in providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families and employers. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer within Northern California. CalPERS is family friendly and situated in close proximity to the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations. CalPERS offers benefit packages, competitive salary, and opportunities for advancement. Join an organization with an international reputation for leadership and innovation.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

Take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer: Click here

For more information about additional employment opportunities at CalPERS, please visitwww.calpers.ca.gov/careers

Please note that this is a 12 month limited-term position that may be extended upon fiscal approval.

CalPERS believes that providing educational opportunities for our employees gives us the competitive edge for recruiting, building, and sustaining a talented and capable workforce. The HRSD All Staff Training and Development (ASTD) Unit is tasked with providing quality learning resources for all staff, including:

• A comprehensive employee onboarding and training program to welcome, inform, and introduce new employees to CalPERS and our culture

• A diverse catalog of instructor-led and web-based courses and workshops opportunities for all levels of staff 
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Training Officer I will be working in the unit that offers classes for all employees in business skills, soft skills, and desktop classes.  It will require a high level of coordination and cooperation with training staff and with other areas within CalPERS. The most competitive candidates will have a minimum of three years’ experience in all phases of training functions:  needs assessment, curriculum design & development, delivering instructor-led classes, and evaluation.  Experience in curriculum development for both instructor-led and web-based training is a plus.

To view the position's duties and responsibilities select Duty Statement

"The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military of veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation."

WHO MAY APPLY:
Individuals who are currently at the Training Officer I level or who are eligible for transfer or list appointment to this level are encouraged to apply online by selecting the “Apply” link above.  A Training and Development assignment (T&D) may be considered.  Appointment may be subject to SROA/Surplus restrictions.

If you do not have internet access, please complete and mail a paper Standard State Application (STD. 678).  In the Explanations section on the STD. 678, all applicants must indicate the basis of eligibility (e.g. SROA, Surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligibility, etc.).  Surplus applicants applying by paper must attach a copy of their surplus letter with their paper application.  All paper applications must be postmarked by the final filing date and mailed to the following address:

Human Resources Division - JOB #02352
400 Q Street, LPN, Room 3260 
Sacramento, CA 95811

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required in order to be considered for this opening. If you do not submit a completed SOQ, your application will not be considered.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applicants submitting a paper application must reference the JOB #02352 in the "Job Title" section of the STD. 678.  In addition, Applicants submitting a paper application must print and attach any supplemental questions, statement of qualifications, or additional attachments as noted in the job bulletin or their application may be considered INCOMPLETE. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the application will be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list. 

CalPERS Special Requirements:
Candidates new to CalPERS are required to submit to a Department of Justice criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

E-Learning Consultant - Sacramento, CA

Experis is looking to hire a E-Learning Consultant in Sacramento, CA., in a healthcare setting.

 Your skills are needed just about anywhere. But is it where you want to go? Imagine working for one of the nation’s most respected companies. Making a strategic contribution. Receiving the rewards and recognition you deserve. Whether you are pursuing a contract or permanent placement, Experis knows how and where to get you where you want to go.

Roles and Responsibilities includes:

• Transitioning information security content into easy-to-understand material for managers and workforce. Developing posters, presentations, instructions, and other security awareness material
• Developing marketing and promotional material for the information security awareness program
• Helping develop compliance training for workforce
• Developing training material for the information security team
• Working on new projects to mature the information security training and awareness program
• Potentially working with other technical teams to develop security-focused training modules for specific technical roles

Are you interested? Please contact Adrian Ayson at adrian.ayson@experis.com or call at 916.638.6271.

The ideal Program Manager candidate will possess the following experience:

• Must have e-Learning experience. Must have experience in LMS and SCORM requirements. Be familiar with different learning styles. Be familiar to create ADA compliant material.
• Experience with graphic design. We create posters, marketing pieces, etc. for awareness education
• Must have previous experience with Articulate Storyline and Captivate software. Photoshop experience is preferred.
• Must have technical writing experience; role requires translating technical information into something understandable by a general audience
• Must be able to work independently to finish deliverables on time and also work closely with a team
• Must be able to multi-task; adaptive and flexible and work under pressure with tight deadlines

You can see it. More challenging work. A more interesting work environment. The opportunity to use your finely honed skills to make a real difference. And to collect pay that reflects your talent and expertise. If this is what you see for yourself, you need to talk to Experis.

Through our reach and resources, Experis brings you career options you couldn’t find on your own. We’re experts at placing each of our candidates into his/her “dream job” – one perfectly matched to skills, ambition and lifestyle.

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Online Education Product Manager/Supervisor - UC Berkeley Extension

Berkeley Resource Center for Online Education (BRCOE)provides production support for many of Berkeley’s online education programs.  These online programs feature professional certificates, specialized programs of study, and more than 150 courses in a wide range of subjects. 

BRCOE develops and supports courses for program both within University Extension and for the larger campus community.  Presently, our clients include Extension academic departments, UC Sumer Sessions, and the School of Public Health. 

When developing courses and programs, we work with administration, faculty and instructors to design, move through the campus approval process and eventually craft the course for online distribution.  We guide the instructors through the creation process, produce the materials and host the classroom. 

Additionally, we offer full support services to our students, orienting them to the online learning environment, assisting them in meeting their course requirements and helping them find the services they need both at the university and beyond.  WE support a wide variety of students ranging from undergraduates, to graduates, from post-graduates preparing for new careers, to seasoned professionals seeking additional continuing education credits. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and implements comprehensive short and long-range strategic electronic communications programs and projects.

Sets short term goals and priorities for subordinate professionals and support staff. 

• Assesses daily the production needs and resource allocation.
• Basedon available team bandwidth and development needs, sets short term productiongoals and assigns work to subordinate staff accordingly.

Communicates production goals and progress weekly to manager.

Consults with management and other professionals to develop strategic online course development plans, programs or projects, including new online courses, innovations, and to ensure that electronic communications meet BRCOE needs and effectively deliver the desired message.

Advises manager on changes and improvements to online course development and production.

• Identifies,evaluates, and recommends, budgets for, and implements technological, software tools andequipment used across all phases of online course production.

Serves on cross-functional workgroups to identify and implement solutions that meet the needs of the client 

• for online, hybrid and web-enhanced courses. Makes appropriate recommendations regarding the product

Maintains currency with emerging and state-of-the-art technical applications, equipment, requirements and developments and recommends or implements actions.

Online Technical Direction

• Proactivelyidentifies and implements process and technology improvements for onlinecourse development and delivery.Providesleadership to the team introubleshooting recurring technical and processproblems and implementing solutions.

Administers performance requirements of subordinates and schedules.

• Directlysupervises 5+ FTE, instructional design staff.
• In consultationwith Human Resources, oversees performance management for supervised staff.

Supports and mentors the professional development of supervised staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years’ experience in instructional design for online publishing in roles with progressing responsibility
• Experience managing online course design, development for online publication, and  production teams and projects.
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with clients, colleagues and staff, as well as other academic and administrative staff.
• Strong knowledge of online education and/or online publishing.
• Advanced understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work.
• Advanced understanding of processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications.
• Effective leadership skills, including directing and developing staff members and managing change.
• A demonstrated understanding of the major academic, pedagogic, and technologic concepts that impact online and distributed learning.
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Advanced skill to monitor and assess processes or services and make necessary improvements.
• Advanced project management skills to complete projects within budget and time constraints.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill in trouble-shooting and applying proactive and positive solutions.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY:

The University of California, Berkeley Extension is committed to diversity in its staff, faculty, and student body and invites all qualified people to apply, including minorities and women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

 

 

TO APPLY:

Please visit http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ and search for job # 18655.  This is a two year contract position.

 

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley. Today, Extension offers 1,500 courses each year, including online courses, along with more than 30 certificate and professional programs. Free and low-cost public programs are also frequently offered as a community service.

 

For more information about UC Berkeley Extension, please visit: www.extension.berkeley.edu

 

Online Instructor - UC Berkeley Berkeley's Resource Center for Online Education (BRCOE) program provides production support for many of Berkeley's online education programs.  These online programs feature professional certificates, specialized programs of study, and more than 150 courses in a wide range of subjects that are approved by the University of California, Berkeley, and offered for college credit. The program offers both fixed date and self-pace courses.  The BRCOE department develops and supports courses for programs both within University Extension and for the larger campus community.  Presently, our clients include Extension academic departments, UC Summer Sessions, and the School of Public Health.  When developing courses and programs, we work with administration, faculty and instructors to design, move through the campus approval process and eventually craft the course for online distribution. We guide the instructors through the creation process, produce the materials, and host the classroom.  Additionally, we offer full support services to our students, orienting them to the online learning environment, assisting them in meeting their course requirements and helping them find the services they need both at the university and beyond.  We support a wide variety of students ranging from undergraduates to graduates, from post-graduates preparing for new careers to seasoned professional seeking additional continuing education credits. Responsibilities • In consultation with the subject matter expert, creates design and layout for online courses. Includes production of digital text, graphics, animation, audio and video.  • Meets and consults with clients on a variety of online learning projects including moderately complex assignments, and develops, presents, recommends, and provides training for the appropriate web technologies and applications.  • As the Online Course Developer, works with the subject matter expert to understand the requirements, goals and needs of the online course content and its pedagogical value.  • Assists the subject matter expert with highly complex online course development projects. Consults with the subject matter expert and provides online instructional design assistance for complex online course development projects involving content management and learning management systems, digital media management, assessment and tracking systems, and a variety of web applications.  • Maintains currency with emerging and state-of-the-art technologies, requirements, developments, and standards (for example, accessibility issues) and recommends and as directed, takes action to ensure compliance.  • Keeps current with accessibility issues, compatibility issues, and emerging technologies as appropriate for online learning materials and management systems. Required Qualifications • Thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of writing, grammar, syntax, editorial style, and punctuation, including skill to write in a clear and lively style.  • Thorough understanding of technical language and requirements of the assigned work.  • Thorough knowledge of learning management systems and/or relevant web applications used for web site production, and campus-specific computer application programs.  • Thorough skills to create clear, east-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional web sites that provide web content consistent with the campus message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives.  • Thorough understanding of institutional processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications.  • Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and/or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities.  • Thorough interpersonal communication skills.  • Thorough skills to develop and implement original ideas and correctly identify and effectively solve problems.  • Thorough knowledge of online course development process.  • Thorough project management skills.  • Knowledge of the principles of adult learning theory.  • Knowledge and use of eLearning tools.  Education:  •Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Salary & Benefits Salary is based on experience.  For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:  http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Other Information This is a one year contract position. Criminal Background Check This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.  Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:  http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct  If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see:   http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Work Environment As of January 1, 2014 the University of California, Berkeley is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information about our Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at:  http://www.tobaccofree.berkeley.edu/ Clery Disclosure The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act require that crime statistics and other safety information for colleges and universities receiving Title IV funds be made available to applicants upon request. University of California, Berkeley’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You may obtain this information for the UC campus to which you are applying by accessing the website at http://police.berkeley.edu/safetycounts/index.html.  A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to UCPD, Room 1, Sproul Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720.
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