Public Education Specialist - Sacramento, CA

Job Summary:

Under the direction and in collaboration with the Program Director, act as primary developer of curriculum for training contracts that fluctuate between $1.2 and 1.5 million annually depending on the scope of contracts and with other state and private human service agencies as requested. These contracts provide for approximately 1800 to 2000 training units/days annually generating approximately 100,000 enrollments annually. Develop and maintain professional relationships statewide with County Welfare Directors, conducting needs assessment with them, their leadership teams and training officers, and developing training plans to meet the identified needs. Develop and maintain professional relationships with subject matter experts in the field of human services and contractors to ensure successful assessment, development and implementation of customized training. Assist with recruitment of instructors. Development and analysis of curriculum to assure it meets adult learning standards and course objectives are met within the content. Provide support to county human services agencies to assure transfer of learning. Monitor instructors through on-site observations and program evaluations and provide feedback to assure quality in delivery of programs. Chair and supervise work teams of subject matter experts to develop programs such as supervisory effectiveness, management development, leadership development, on-line learning, and organizational development. Maintain client satisfaction that fosters retention and expansion of annual contracts.  

Physical Demands:

Lift or transporting materials weighing up to 50 lbs.  

Work Environment:

Valid California driver's license required. Work occasional varied lunch hours. Overtime required during peak periods. Must be able to work variable hours and travel overnight. Must be able to drive/travel to various locations throughout CA and nationally.  

Background Check Required:

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Yes  

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in human services programs and practices.
• Knowledge of principles of adult learning and continuing education.
• Experience with project and contract/client management in at least one of the following: organizational development, public social services.
• Experience in planning/coordinating educational events such as conferences, workshops or symposiums.
  Experience to identify and evaluate program needs to develop and implement new programs/services as well obtain goals and objectives of requested services.
• Skills to synthesize information and convey it to instructors for the development of course curriculum.
• Experience to develop and analyze lesson plans, course handout materials and training to determine if goals and objectives are met.
• Knowledge to evaluate programs by comparing program objectives to measurable program outcomes.
• Knowledge to develop recommendations for senior management based upon program evaluation results.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with diverse and culturally sensitive client bases including public relations skills to maintain the highest level of customer service, communicate professionally, orally, in writing and before groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including editing and proofreading skills to quickly and accurately produce letters, memos, reports, marketing materials, etc.
• Analytical skills to define a problem, identify issues, analyze data and alternative solutions, weigh consequences of solutions and make recommendations and decisions.
• Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies to include generating new marketing ideas, identifying strategic outlets for promotions and identifying target audiences.
• Experience working independently, organizing own work, establishing priorities, developing a course of action, monitoring the plan, reviewing and evaluating results.
• Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), databases and business tracking systems.
• General accounting experience to develop course and program budgets, monitor course costs and analyze financial reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in eligibility.
• Experience identifying, recruiting, hiring and negotiating compensation for instructors and speakers.
• Knowledge of UC purchasing, accounting, billing and travel reimbursement policies, procedures and forms.
• Experience in using automated and computerized financial systems including DaFIS and Decision Support.
• Understands the needs of state and county human services systems to ensure training is organized and delivered cost effectively and in compliance with policies and practices.

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