Student and Family Micro-Credentialing Learning Specialist

Pay Range: Targeted salary $45,600 - $60,400, annually, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: Required

The K20 GEAR UP the LIFE Student and Family Micro-Credentialing Specialist will support the project team in planning, organizing, communicating, and monitoring evidence-based services with project partners and ensure they are aligned with specified project outcomes. The incumbent will utilize project management, participant management, and the development of high-quality resources supporting the implementation of their team's services and monitoring stakeholder engagement in these services.

Design, organize, and deliver online micro-credential learning opportunities for sponsored program participants (i.e., cohort students and their families). This professional will play a key role in enhancing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the stakeholders.

• Facilitation and Instruction
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  Deliver engaging learning sessions, workshops, and seminars that fully address the instructional learning goals. Utilize various instructional methods and adult learning principles to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Mentoring and Coaching
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  When appropriate, provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to stakeholders to enhance their skills and professional growth.
• Technology Integration
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  Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities. Stay current with e-learning trends and best practices.
• Communication and Promotion
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  Promote learning opportunities and encourage participation. Use various communication channels to raise awareness and generate interest in the sponsored project's offerings.

Support the sponsored project's adaptation of evidence-based practices through the systematic search, review, and synthesis of existing literature to inform project-based services.

• Identification of Research Objectives
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  Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to define question(s) that need to be addressed through a literature review.
• Search Strategy
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  Develop a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant literature sources.
• Literature Search
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  Collect, organize, and catalog literature sources and evaluate the quality, relevance, and credibility of the literature sources.
• Synthesis and Analysis
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  Summarize key findings and insights from the reviewed literature. Identify common themes, trends, and gaps in existing knowledge and research.
• Evidence-Based Recommendations
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  Offer evidence-based recommendations and insights based on the literature review to guide decision-making and project services.

Engage in the creation, development, and implementation of effective online learning materials and programs for cohort students and families. The professional ensures that learning initiatives are well-structured, engaging, and aligned with the sponsored project's goals and objectives.

• Needs Analysis
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  Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning needs and performance gaps within the organization. Determine the knowledge and skills employees require to meet organizational goals.
• Learning Objectives
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  Define clear and measurable learning objectives for each instructional program.
• Curriculum Development
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  Design comprehensive curriculum or learning programs that cover the identified learning objectives. Organize content logically and in a sequential manner.
• Content Creation
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  Develop educational content, including written materials, multimedia presentations, videos, e-learning modules, and assessments. Ensure that content is engaging, informative, and interactive.
• Instructional Strategies
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  Select appropriate instructional methods and strategies, considering the needs of the learners. Incorporate a variety of pedagogical techniques to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Technology Integration
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  Utilize instructional technology to enhance the learning experience.
• Compliance and Accessibility
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  Ensure that instructional materials are compliant with relevant laws and accessibility standards and are accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities.
• Facilitation Development
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  Prepare and support student activity facilitators in implementing instructional programs. Provide guidance and resources to ensure effective instruction.
• Collaboration and Communication
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  Collaborate with instructional designers, artists, writers/editors, and other stakeholders to ensure that instructional design aligns with project goals, college readiness standards, and grant requirements. Communicate progress and results effectively.

Manage and facilitate effective communications within and outside the organization by ensuring that information flows efficiently and accurately while fostering collaboration.

• Internal Communication
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  Engage in established internal communication strategies to stay informed about organizational updates,…