Job Description

Working Title

Professional Learning Specialist

Position Status

Full Time

Department

Professional Learning Center

General Summary

The Professional Learning Specialist serves on the Professional Learning Team and is responsible for developing and providing quality learning opportunities to support Odessa College employees. The Professional Learning Specialist will support the PLC by providing expertise in curriculum design, content development, program assessment, and learning session facilitation for professional and organizational development programs.

Specific Position Duties

Design and produce learning materials in a variety of formats and modalities to support teaching and learning needs;

Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts to ensure highly qualified candidates are available to led workshops;

Guide the development and implementation of topical workshops, classes, networking meetings, agenda topics and presenters. Using instructional strategies, instructional technology, communication tools, leadership, and/or enhanced productivity techniques;

Assist with development and implementation of extensive employee development offerings

Develop tools such as questionnaires, surveys and discussions to perform evaluation;

Engage presenters in developing and sharing effective teaching strategies and curriculum;

Engage professional staff in developing and sharing job related curriculum for improvement;

Determine current and anticipated PD needs for each division;

Actively recruits among faculty for program participants who model different teaching styles and methods; works with Department Chairs, Deans, and others to reach out to faculty who would benefit from the program.

Provide coordination for special events and sessions;

Work with the instructional design/instructional technology team in researching and evaluating emerging instructional technologies and tools and make recommendations for use. Ongoing, as needed.

Participate in weekly staff meetings in person or remotely.

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Minimum one year of experience in professional development, organizational development, training, and/or teaching

Experience creating curriculum and facilitating learning sessions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Experience in a similar role

Experience in a college or university setting

Experience teaching higher education courses

Demonstrated expertise in pedagogy, educational technology, and/or active learning

Posting Number

P00425P

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/11897

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