What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Specialist position at ODESSA COLLEGE?
General Summary
The Professional Development Specialist serves on the Professional Learning Team and is responsible for developing and providing quality learning opportunities to support Odessa College employees. The Professional Development 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.
- 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 professional development needs for each division.
- 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.
- 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000
