Job # : R#07-38
Closing Date: until filled
Salary: Low $40s

The Professional Development Program of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks service-minded candidates who are committed to performing high-quality work to fill an Education Specialist vacancy within PDP’s Temporary Assistance Unit.  This Education Specialist position delivers traditional and non-traditional education and training programs and supports current program and NYS policy initiatives in Child Support Enforcement, including enforcement requirements, mechanisms, procedures, job functions, and systems training.

Duties include, but are not limited to: delivery of classroom training throughout NYS; delivery of virtual classroom training using distance learning technology; and research for and assistance in the development of curriculum, related materials, and visual aids for a variety of performance-based training.  Perform other duties as assigned to meet contract requirements.  Full-time position.  Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.  Ability to work variable days and work hours and travel regularly throughout NYS required.

This position is stationed with PDP’s field-based project team at the OTDA Division of Child Support Enforcement’s main office in Albany, NY.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization, in Adult Education, Communications, English, Social Science, or related field, and one year experience working in a social services setting or in the delivery of adult training programs.

• Working knowledge of adult learning and training methods.
  Excellent writing, speaking, presentation, group facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency in using e-mail, electronic calendars, word processing, document and presentation templates, and Internet.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and effectively manage multiple tasks.

• Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong team and customer orientation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work variable work hours/days and regularly travel throughout NYS to deliver training and attend meetings, including travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation.
• Applicants must provide with their application a writing sample (approximately 3 pages in length), such as a report, curriculum, or memorandum for which the applicant was the primary author.
• Candidates selected for a final interview will be expected to complete an assignment and present their assignment outcome/project to the search committee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization, in Adult Education, Communications, English, Social Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience delivering training to adults.
  Specific knowledge of, or experience in the delivery of, public welfare programs, especially Child Support Enforcement or Temporary Assistance.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and distance learning technology.

Special Notes

Employment is through the Research Foundation of SUNY and is contingent upon continued funding. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit organization managing sponsored program activity for the University at Albany.

Please send a copy of resume, along with curricula you have written to Professional Development Program, UAB 405, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 or e-mail to: jobs@pdp.albany.edu. Open until filled.  Include cover letter that addresses requirements and specify Job R#07-38.

The Research Foundation is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

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