Career Opportunities

CNPS Associate Director

About CNPS

Founded in 1965, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a science-based non-profit that increases understanding and appreciation of California’s native plants, while conserving them and their natural habitats. The Society is headquartered in Sacramento, with 10,000 members in 35 chapters across California and Baja California. As we celebrate 50 years of accomplishment we are also looking forward to even more success in the decades to come.

Job Summary

The Associate Director (AD) is a new leadership position. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the AD manages and enhances internal organization processes and infrastructure to ensure smooth and seamless operations that support CNPS's ability to fulfill its mission. In the absence of the Executive Director, the AD assumes responsibility for directing the day to day operations of CNPS.

The AD provides key strategic leadership to the Executive Director (ED) by advising on issues of significant organizational importance and long-term sustainability. The AD is responsible for overseeing and monitoring financial practices, leading the budgeting process, managing human resources, and providing oversight of facilities and IT infrastructure.  They will have broad latitude to shape this growing organization, including defining strategy and scoping/hiring new positions to help fulfill these important responsibilities.

For the right person, one who sees how Californians can work together to celebrate and save our flora, this is a rare opportunity to make an enduring difference. The responsibilities listed below illustrate the overall possible scope of this position, and will be tailored to fit the strengths of the right candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Manages the day-to-day internal operations of CNPS.

·         Assist the ED in managing strategic plan implementation and monitoring.

·         Review contracts for approval and signing.

·         Provide support to development staff by reviewing budgets, proposals, reports, agreements/contracts.

·         Oversee insurance, risk management, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

·         Develop and maintain administrative policies.

·         Lead annual budgeting process, manage annual budgets and financial reporting, approve special expenditures, and ensure record-keeping accuracy.

·         Supervise staff to ensure coordination with chapters on their operations and financial processes.

·         Oversee Human Resources programs, including supervising the Accounting and HR Coordinator to ensure proper training for all supervisors.

·         Work with ED in scoping new staff positions and hiring new staff. Coordinate annual work plan development and annual performance evaluations.

·         Partner with the ED and other staff to ensure a healthy, inclusive, and collaborative work culture across the organization, to foster their sense of ownership and job satisfaction, and to facilitate their professional development.

·         Manage building and internet leases/services, equipment purchasing, and IT to ensure that facilities and equipment are meeting the needs of the organization and staff.

·         Participate as necessary in developing data management policies and procedures, and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of CNPS databases.

·         Other duties as required.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

·         Minimum seven years’ experience in nonprofit management, financial management, business administration, or equivalent.

·         Experience supervising subordinate staff and contractors, including planning and assigning work, training and evaluating employee performance.

·         Strong non-profit organizational administrative and management skills.

·         Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

·         Detail-oriented and results-driven, creative problem-solving skills

·         Exercise good judgment in making decisions.

·         Ability to travel within California, and to work occasional weekend or evening hours.

·         Commitment to the mission of CNPS, and to the principle that CNPS is a Society in which every individual is unique and valuable.

Please Note if You Possess Additional Desired Qualifications

·         Fluency in Spanish.

·         Experience with community organizing, grassroots outreach, conservation action.

·         Expertise developing books or other publications.

·         Skills and experience with funds development and membership engagement.

·         Knowledge of CNPS, familiarity with native plants, a commitment to conservation.

Physical Requirements

This job requires prolonged use of computer and mouse. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Status and supervision

This is an exempt, full time staff position eligible for benefits. Position is supervised by the Executive Director, and supervises the Accounting and HR Coordinator and other staff.

Compensation and benefits

This is a key position with competitive compensation, commensurate with qualifications and experience. CNPS offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits including full payment of employee health insurance premiums anddental insurance; generous vacation, family, sick leave, and holiday; retirement match; flexible work schedules; professional development opportunities and more. 

To Apply

Please submit application to jobs@cnps.org. Subject line of email should read “Associate Director Application.” This is a full time, Sacramento-based position. Position is open until filled.

Member Education Facilitator - Sacramento, CA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Manager, present webinars and workshops, update proprietary curriculum for youth and the

community in support of Credit Union goals and current promotions. Assist the Manager in presenting to general

membership and select employee groups, preferably in English and Spanish. Responsible for the Member Education

Department webinars and e-learning experiences in order to provide value and service to credit union members and

our community.

TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

1. At the direction of the Member Education Manager, present workshops and webinars to Golden 1 general

membership and select employee groups (SEG) at various locations including state agencies, public schools,

administrative offices, youth clubs, community organizations, branches, trades shows and special events.

Work closely with Branch Managers and Branch Channel Delivery to expand their network of SEGs and

connection to the community, with a goal of growing the membership of the credit union.

2. Work closely with Financial Consultants, Branch and Back-Office Management to implement and facilitate

innovative practices necessary to further increase awareness of Golden 1 member education offerings to

general membership and community to increase market share of its quality & market-competitive products

and services.

3. Network with Sacramento, Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley non-profit organizations, educational

institutions and City/State officials to promote the services the Member Education team offers, as well as

Financial Education awareness as a whole. Represent Golden 1 and the Member Education team in various

committees and organizations to further Golden 1’s presence in the community, drive business towards the

area branches, and further Member Education programs providing value and service.

4. Support SEG development by:

a. Working with other divisions of Golden 1 Credit Union.

b. Identifying and developing new relationships with businesses, schools and non-profit

organizations.

c. Initiating contact with current SEG’s to offer to participate in events and present financial

workshops.

5. Develop and manage new educational content, webinars and videos (i.e.-Facebook, Google Plus, YouTube,

Golden1.com, etc.) to reach current and prospective members.

6. Attend, represent, and organize Golden 1’s involvement in events and trade shows regarding Financial

Education and the community’s youth. Continually assess the impact of Golden 1’s presence in such events for

any further improvement to service.

7. Maintain information systems relative to Member Education on the intranet and golden1.com.

8. Plan and develop business strategies related to the member education program including website

implementation, e-learning systems, and youth financial literacy programs. Monitors progress, assess

impacts, make recommendations and administer changes as approved.

9. Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union

compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.

10. Travel required throughout California.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

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PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills required to give presentations, discuss products and services

and perform other related tasks.

2. The ability to multi-task effectively and work productively with short timelines.

3. Must possess initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

4. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard

office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine and telephone.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:

1. INTERNAL: Management group and all staff.

2. EXTERNAL: Credit union member. May be in contact with broker/dealer, security company wholesalers,

insurance carriers, various vendors and state agency personnel at times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

2. EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience in the financial industry with experience in public speaking and

communications. At least two years’ experience teaching and/or interacting with youth. At least three years’

experience conducting and/or organizing E-learning and webinars.

3. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Proven ability to meet and/or exceed individual/team service goals. Ability to motivate and inspire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required.

2. Corrected vision within the normal range.

3. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.

4. Ability to lift 40 lbs. as may be required though generally only at events held 4-6 times per year.

5. Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc.

6. Frequent travel by personal or public transportation to educate the membership and promote CUSO products

and services. May require weekend, evening and occasional overnight scheduling.

7. Attend workshops and conferences to maintain and develop work skills.

Lori Guerrieri

Senior Recruiter

Golden 1 Human Resources

lguerrieri@golden1.com

916-732-2702

916-288-6838 fax

Talent Supply Demand Specialist - Sacramento, CA

Organization: Corporate Functions/HRLocation: Sacramento, CA Join Accenture and help transform leading organizations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose Accenture, and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. People in the Corporate Function career track contribute to the running of Accenture as a high- performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area. Human Resources professionals develop and execute HR strategies, programs and services across one or more parts of the employee lifecycle to attract, develop and retain a highly engaged and differentiated workforce that enables the execution of human capital and business strategies. HR Service Delivery professionals provide HR services to employees and manage the administrative aspects and back-end support for HR operations.A professional at this position level within Accenture has the following responsibilities:Accenture OperationsTalent Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for effective service delivery of the Client Supply/Demand Management and Talent Fulfillment function for a resource pool group and/or group of clients. Key Responsibilities:

• Has overall responsibility for managing, coordination, delivery, prioritization and escalation on all client supply and demand processes / activities
• Understand all current and future demands for the client engagement and develop sourcing plan to ensure optimal usage and prioritization of needs
• Help identify alternative sourcing options
• Responsible for managing all current and future demand for client teams
• First point of contact for the client leadership team for all demand supply issues
• Determines 'sourcing' channel to fulfill demand
• Understands project assumptions and priorities (including demand priority) for roles
• Access "alternate pools" as necessary
• Works with the Resource Pool Supply/Demand Specialist to understand the business environment to determine, develop and execute innovative solutions to provide guidance and counsel to resolve supply/demand issues, and provide input into resource planning activities
• Accountable for filling roles assigned to their resource pools and for getting their people staffed
• Adapts existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Understands the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
• Uses considerable judgment to determine solution and seeks guidance on complex problems
• Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor. May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments with guidance
• Decisions often impact the team in which they reside. 
  Manages small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.

Desired Skills and Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of Accenture experience or equivalent HR Experience
• Undergraduate degree (preferred in Human Resource Management) or equivalent work experience

Professional Skill Requirements

•  Excellent organizational skills, focusing on quality, processes and results.
• Strong influencing/negotiating and conflict management skills.
• Proven ability to build, and sustain collaborative relationships, at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
• Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Desire to work in an information systems environment
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Equal Employment Opportunity 
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Training Manager - Sacramento, CA

Summary:

Effectively execute various training requirements to a diverse set of employees throughout California. Employee groups range from sales to contact center to production to delivery and logistics. Trainings range from onboarding to safety to management and leadership. 

Please apply for detailed job description (if you feel you have the desired skills and the company description seems like a good fit)!

Desired Skills and Experience

Ability to create effective systems to accomplish goals.

Comfort and experience utilizing IT to achieve goals.

Great communication and relationship builder.

Service oriented attitude.

Ability to achieve results in multiple geographic locations.

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Instructional Designer - Sacramento, CA

As an Instructional Designer with Summit Funding, your primary responsibility is to engage, educate and empower employees to reach optimal performance through curriculum development. The Instructional Designer facilitates training needs for a multitude of departments at Summit Funding. This position is responsible for creating, developing and building instructor led training (ILT), e-learning curriculum, web-based curriculum and mobile learning.

Desired Skills and Experience

Top 3 Responsibilities and how you will be measured:

1) Design, create, and maintain, curriculum content, collaborating with all levels of the mortgage business.

• Measurement: Stakeholders will learn quickly and increase job performance.

• Measurement: The developer will creatively and successfully work with subject matter experts, stakeholders and fellow trainers to develop world class training.

• Measurement: The efficacy of these courses will be measured through the learner's engagement and ability to perform job skills based on metrics defined by the management team.

• Create a variety of scenario-based training for multiple jobs and levels within the company
• Design, develop, maintain, and test the curriculum content in conjunction with trainers
• Maintain and update curriculum as needed
• Collaborate with team members, subject matter experts, managers and directors for course development
• Work with marketing to develop mobile e-learning for sales agents and customers, as requested
• Build and deliver, as needed, ILT course material for all aspects of mortgage lending
• Share best practices with fellow trainers and curriculum designers
• Identify and manage outside resources needed to create training products
• Assist with internal training of employees, as needed.
• Coordinate with other members of the Development team
• Other duties as required

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience as an instructional designer in large organizations.
• Experience in developing instructor led, on-line and mobile adult training courses
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Photoshop (preferred), LMS, and SCORM practices
• Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS
• Experience with multiple e-Learning technology platforms
• Experience developing mobile applications
• Comprehensive knowledge of instructional theories and principles
• Technical aptitude and quick study
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proof-reading skills
• Good computer and presentation skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, thorough, organized, and systematic
• Team Player
• Project management skills.
• Learning management system (LMS) experience
• Mortgage banking experience helpful, but not mandatory
• Nice speaking voice to record narration.
• Ability to break down technical content into bite-sized, salient points for delivery.
• Quick Learner

• Standard office environment.
• Occasional travel.

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Program Manager- Sales Training and Enablement - San Francisco, CA

New Relic 
Program Manager – Sales Training and Enablement 
San Francisco, CA

Are you an experienced sales enablement professional, who excels in an entrepreneurial environment? Are you ready to showcase your background in sales and knowledge of formal and informal learning? Then this may be the job for you!

We are looking for a talented Sales Training and Enablement Program Manager to focus on shaping and landing the next generation of services to drive sales readiness for New Relic. This role offers the opportunity to maintain a competitive edge by building and landing training and readiness that help support a whole new era for New Relic sellers.

This role is responsible for planning, strategy, design, development and management of role-focused curricula for key roles in SMB, Commercial and Enterprise selling. This includes managing stakeholder expectations and communications as well as significant vendor, quality and budget management.

This is a highly visible position with exposure to the worldwide sales organization. It will require significant multi-tasking and willingness to take on various sales training and support responsibilities

So if you are ready to join a company that encourages you to make a difference and do your best work in a “Best to Work” environment - then click the link below. We look forward to talking to you!

The right candidate has:

• 4+ years of training experience in corporate sales training and curriculum development
• A background in direct sales is highly desirable
• A minimum of three years of direct sales experience in the software / technology field
• Knowledge in global, enterprise training methods as well as practice leading cross-functional project teams and consultants
• Skill in conducting training needs assessments and then creating strategic training plans with tactical execution
• Knowledge in developing course curriculum and instructional materials including technology based training and delivery experience

A little about us:

New Relic is a software analytics company that, on behalf of our customers, makes sense of billions of metrics about millions of applications, all in real time. Our comprehensive SaaS-based solution for web and mobile applications consolidates the performance monitoring data into a single, powerful interface. Our customers use New Relic every day to optimize millions of applications.

New Relic is a San Francisco Best Places to Work award winner, an Oregon “Top Workplace” award winner, named a leader in the Gartner's 2013 & 2014 “Magic Quadrant” for APM companies, a Top 100 OnDemand Company, Best of SaaS (THINKStrategies), Top 100 Coolest Cloud Computing (CRN); 10 Cloud Management Companies to Watch (NetworkWorld) – the list of accolades goes on. More important than all of that: we provide challenging work, opportunities to learn, high quality teammates, a standard-setting product, and a company on the move.

Our office is in the tech-rich urban center of San Francisco, with easy commute access and a plethora of good eats. We provide competitive compensation, equity and big-company benefits (medical, dental, etc) -- all while maintaining the energy, agility, and fun of a start-up. We can help with relocation and are open to H1-B transfers.

New Relic is most decidedly an equal opportunity employer. We eagerly seek applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, individuals with disabilities, age, sexual orientation, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. Note: Our stewardship of the data of many thousands of customers means that a criminal background check is required to join New Relic. We will, nonetheless, consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accord with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

To get started, click on the link below. To fast track your application, let us know in your cover letter why this job, product, and/or company is of particular interest to you. We look forward to talking!

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Recruitment and Training Supervisor - Santa Clara, CA

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Distance Education Coordinator - Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City College

Distance Education CoordinatorJob Posting Number: 0001977Deadline: 11-09-2015

Complete job description and application available online at: https://jobs.losrios.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1443740553622

Position Summary:Under the supervision of the Dean of Learning Resources, the Distance Education Coordinator will provide leadership in distance education planning, development, implementation and evaluation. The Coordinator will assist faculty to locate, design, and/or develop courses using various interactive instructional technologies, including internet-based online and hybrid courses.

Assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in an Instructional/Coordinator split assignment.

Teaching assignment may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain currency in distance education regulations, practices and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with college, state and federal guidelines, regulations, and policies, including Title 5, accreditation standards, copyright and intellectual property rights, and Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Work with the college community to meet institutional goals through effective implementation of distance education instruction.
• Coordinate college-wide program planning as it relates to distance education, in consultation with appropriate governance committees, the Academic Senate, and management.
• Promote development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic planning and standards that support effective delivery of distance education instruction.
• Assist departments with analysis of existing, and identification of future, distance education course offerings.
• Assist faculty with obtaining Curriculum Committee approval for distance education delivery of their courses.
• Serve as liaison to departments and serve on college and district-wide committees.
• Coordinate and implement distance education faculty training and support services.
• Assist faculty and others with utilization of the district's online course management system.
• Coordinate evaluation of new products and technologies and advocate for adequate technology resources to support distance education.
• Assist departments in publicizing and scheduling distance education courses.
• Review and evaluate the distance education program for effectiveness and satisfaction of faculty and students.
• Develop and monitor distance education budget; pursue additional revenue resources and grants.
• Prepare distance education reports.
• Oversee and maintain the distance education website and develop other strategies to publicize the distance education program.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and distance education students.
• Serve as the primary distance education contact with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, other colleges, districts and consortia.
• Assist with the analysis of technology-enabled student services to support distance education students.
• Coordinate and implement distance education training for students to prepare them to be successful in distance education courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution in instructional technology or distance education or in a discipline taught at the college completed, completed by January 16, 2016.

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

* Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges which can be found on our website at www.losrios.edu; select "Job Openings", then "Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges".

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.

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Regional Training Manager - Sacramento, CA

Job Description

This position has training delivery responsibility of corporate-developed training programs, processes, and system roll outs for company and franchise restaurants within the assigned geographic area.  This position is responsible for identifying, assessing and in partnership with operations, approving approved training restaurants for both company regions and franchisee organizations  This position is also responsible for identifying, assessing and developing Area Training Managers within company and in franchise organizations (as requested and needed).  Partners with operations leaders on the placement of all Managers in Training as well as following up on the progression of their training experience and the growth of technical and leadership competencies to ensure execution of Denny’s Brand Standards.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of proven success in a training leadership role, with demonstrable skills in delivery of a full variety of training programs, tools and systems at all levels of an organization.
• Experience working in a full service restaurant chain organization preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and guide a high volume restaurant shift  at the General Manager level

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Dynamic personal presentation with the ability to deliver training and communication to both large and small groups.
• Ability to quickly gain understanding of brand/department objectives.
• Project and time management skills and demonstrated success in managing/leading initiatives.
• Ability to provide sound performance consulting and assist in coaching of company training members.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent oral and written communication skills, 2nd language is preferred.
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic computer and internet skills.
• Ability to partner with others to achieve results/resolution.
• Must have strong problem solving and influencing skills and proven ability to overcome objections.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Able to be away from home for extended periods of time. Travel could be up to 80% for up to three weeks at a time.

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Instructional Development Coordinator - Sacramento, CA

Sacramento City College

Instructional Development Coordinator

Job Posting Number: 0001978

Deadline: 11-10-2015

Complete job description and application available online at:

https://jobs.losrios.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1443816577296

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Dean of Learning Resources, the Instructional Development Coordinator interacts with faculty and staff to provide direction with regard to educational technologies and to improve learning/teaching by applying instructional development and academic computing processes.

The Instructional Development Coordinator will coordinate, develop and organize programs such as workshops, lectures, and training series to inform faculty and staff of trends in instructional technology, methods for appropriate and effective use of technology in teaching, and use of specialized tools. The Instructional Development Coordinator also serves as a resource person to faculty in effectively using a broad array of academic/instructional technologies in instructional settings and supporting faculty use of the learning management system. This position is also responsible for coordination of the two Learning Resources Division Academic Computing Labs and related lab policies, planning, and coordination of related technology resources. The Instructional Development Coordinator maintains currency in the field of instructional technology, with particular reference to Internet and multimedia technologies.

Assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in an Instructional/Coordinator split assignment.

Assignment may include day, evening, weekend hours, on and off campus classes, including some work days during the summer sessions, as determined by department need.

Additional Position Summary:

Stimulate interest and involve faculty in developing multimedia classroom presentations, Internet-based instructional activities, online courses, and other online learning strategies.

Apply knowledge of accessibility and usability standards, requirements, and laws to ensure that digital media technology used to support learning is universally accessible.

Work with the Distance Education Coordinator to assess and evaluate a variety of teaching methods and strategies, to recommend appropriate use of instructional technology, and to facilitate and encourage collaboration across the college in the use of technology in learning environments.

Function as the primary Sacramento City College system contact for the learning management system (Desire2Learn) in conjunction with other coordinators from across the district.

Work with department staff to develop processes that provide effective support for faculty using academic technology systems, software and products as well as improve efficiencies and student success.

Manage and update departmental websites and other digital and print media related to instructional technology.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with beginning and experienced technology users, and a commitment to a collaborative, collegial approach to working with students, faculty, and staff.

Assist in college planning activities related to the assignment.

Participate in academic and college governance activities, as appropriate.

General Responsibilities:

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Administration of Academic Technology Systems:

The Instructional Development Coordinator serves as the college coordinator of the district learning management system in conjunction with the Los Rios Community College District learning management system Coordinators. In keeping with emergent technologies and recognized best practices for instruction, and increased rates of student success, the Instructional Development Coordinator provides system-level and individualized faculty support for academic technologies, including serving as system contact, when applicable. Examples of Academic Technology Systems include web-based content management systems, online learning repositories, open source technologies, or web-based conferencing systems. This position coordinates academic technology initiatives in conjunction with Learning Resources and Information Technology staff.

Coordination of Academic Computing:

The Instructional Development Coordinator provides certificated leadership and coordination of Academic Computing Labs in the Learning Resources Division. This includes planning and ongoing evaluation of student workstations, available software, and other technologies. The Instructional Development Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day activities of Instructional Assistants and student tutors, to ensure adequate student support in the labs. Collaborate with Information Technology and other Learning Resources staff to plan and implement technology upgrades or changes.

Faculty Training and Development:

The Instructional Development Coordinator has primary responsibility for providing training, development, and support for instructional technologies. The Instructional Development Coordinator provides one-on-one instructional design consultation for faculty, conducts workshops, and organizes group training for faculty who wish to utilize academic technologies for instruction across all teaching modalities. The Instructional Development Coordinator monitors emerging trends and technologies in the fields of instructional design and educational technology, and functions as a technology resource for the college. In collaboration with the Staff Resource Center, the Instructional Development Coordinator develops flex activities to enhance faculty effectiveness in the use of technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Have a master's degree in a discipline taught at the college from an accredited institution completed by January 16, 2016; OR, the equivalent*; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline area.

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

* Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is equivalent of the degree listed above

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status

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