Training & Education Coordinator
Portland State University
Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 02/17/2025 Classification Title Field, Research, and Outreach Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Training & Education Coordinator Department 222800 - OCD Oregon Center for Career Devel Position Number D95812 Representation UX - Unclassified Excluded Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1 Tenure Status N - not applicable Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept This position exists at the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education (OCCD), located within the PSU Graduate School of Education. OCCD promotes the quality of childhood care and education for Oregon’s children and families by providing a statewide career development system for practitioners :https://www.pdx.edu/education-career-development/ Position Summary
The Training & Education Coordinator position operates within the instruction/training functions of OCCD. This position shares these functions and responsibilities with the director and other coordinators of program operations. This position has primary coordination responsibility for the comprehensive activities of the Oregon Registry Trainer Program including but not limited to service enhancement, policy development, program planning and implementation, standards review and modification, information and communication dissemination, issue identification and resolution, and training curriculum development. This position works closely with the director, advisory committees, other OCCD professional staff, as well as childhood care and education community partners in accomplishing these responsibilities.
Operations that may be included within the Oregon Registry Trainer Program are: professional development of trainers and technical assistance in adult education principles and practices as well as curriculum content areas; enforcement of trainer and training session standards; distribution of trainer and training session certifications; curriculum review, evaluation and development; training of trainers session development and delivery; training session development; professional presentation development and delivery; design and implementation of collaborative statewide training initiatives.
This position works to ensure training is accessible and reflects Oregon’s diverse cultural, social, and economic communities. This position provides supervision to staff who work on activities related to the Oregon Registry Trainer Program.
Minimum Qualifications - Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field or evidence of equivalent or actively pursuing a Master’s degree.
- Three years of professional experience and professional competence leading a large or statewide program.
- Knowledge of or experience with Oregon’s Childhood Care and Education professional development system.
- Evidence of the highest professional standards, ethics, and values.
- Participation or membership in professional associations at regional, state, and national levels.
- Demonstrated ability in the following areas:
a) Working with people from diverse backgrounds and professional affiliations;
b) Planning, developing, and implementing large or statewide programs;
c) Compiling and reviewing program data to evaluate and modify large or statewide programs;
d) Developing written program materials, including evidence-based curriculum development;
e) Communication, collaboration, and partnership with various childhood care and education constituent groups;
f) Computer/technology skills;
g) Supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel regionally or nationally.
- Valid State-issued driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications - Five years of professional experience and professional competence in a similar position.
- Step 11 on the Oregon Registry.
- Participation and leadership in professional associations at regional, state, and/or national levels.
- Professional or public presentations or written contributions to the early childhood field.
- Leadership in Professional Development systems.
- Management skills, particularly with training and/or trainers.
- Bilingual: Spanish/English, Russian/English, Vietnamese/English, and/or Chinese/English.
- Experience providing technical assistance.
- Experience with developing/designing computer-based learning programs.
- Experience with strategic planning.
- Certified Master Trainer in Oregon Registry Trainer Program. Key Cultural Competencies Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary for this position will be between $60,384 and $67,937, but may be negotiated above this range dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? Yes Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Please email the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education at centerline@pdx.edu Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 01/31/2025 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46642 Supplemental Questions
The Training & Education Coordinator position operates within the instruction/training functions of OCCD. This position shares these functions and responsibilities with the director and other coordinators of program operations. This position has primary coordination responsibility for the comprehensive activities of the Oregon Registry Trainer Program including but not limited to service enhancement, policy development, program planning and implementation, standards review and modification, information and communication dissemination, issue identification and resolution, and training curriculum development. This position works closely with the director, advisory committees, other OCCD professional staff, as well as childhood care and education community partners in accomplishing these responsibilities.
Operations that may be included within the Oregon Registry Trainer Program are: professional development of trainers and technical assistance in adult education principles and practices as well as curriculum content areas; enforcement of trainer and training session standards; distribution of trainer and training session certifications; curriculum review, evaluation and development; training of trainers session development and delivery; training session development; professional presentation development and delivery; design and implementation of collaborative statewide training initiatives.
This position works to ensure training is accessible and reflects Oregon’s diverse cultural, social, and economic communities. This position provides supervision to staff who work on activities related to the Oregon Registry Trainer Program.
Minimum Qualifications - Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field or evidence of equivalent or actively pursuing a Master’s degree.
- Three years of professional experience and professional competence leading a large or statewide program.
- Knowledge of or experience with Oregon’s Childhood Care and Education professional development system.
- Evidence of the highest professional standards, ethics, and values.
- Participation or membership in professional associations at regional, state, and national levels.
- Demonstrated ability in the following areas:
a) Working with people from diverse backgrounds and professional affiliations;
b) Planning, developing, and implementing large or statewide programs;
c) Compiling and reviewing program data to evaluate and modify large or statewide programs;
d) Developing written program materials, including evidence-based curriculum development;
e) Communication, collaboration, and partnership with various childhood care and education constituent groups;
f) Computer/technology skills;
g) Supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel regionally or nationally.
- Valid State-issued driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications - Five years of professional experience and professional competence in a similar position.
- Step 11 on the Oregon Registry.
- Participation and leadership in professional associations at regional, state, and/or national levels.
- Professional or public presentations or written contributions to the early childhood field.
- Leadership in Professional Development systems.
- Management skills, particularly with training and/or trainers.
- Bilingual: Spanish/English, Russian/English, Vietnamese/English, and/or Chinese/English.
- Experience providing technical assistance.
- Experience with developing/designing computer-based learning programs.
- Experience with strategic planning.
- Certified Master Trainer in Oregon Registry Trainer Program. Key Cultural Competencies Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Work Days/Hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
The starting annual salary for this position will be between $60,384 and $67,937, but may be negotiated above this range dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.
An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview
Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator Application Instructions Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references. Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? Yes Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions Please email the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education at centerline@pdx.edu Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 01/31/2025 Quick Link https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46642 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please state the field in which you received your Master's degree.(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience supervising or providing leadership to a team. What strategies did you use to assure successful team cohesion? What challenges did you face? How did you overcome these?(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience as a trainer, including your engagement in the Oregon Registry Trainer Program.(Open Ended Question)
* What adult learning strategies have you utilized in trainings to ensure learning transfer?(Open Ended Question)
* What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? How would you demonstrate and apply that commitment in this position?(Open Ended Question)
* Do you possess and maintain a valid State-issued driver's license? Yes No * How did you first find out about this position? PSU Website Indeed.com HERCJobs Urban League of Portland Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Oregon Employment Department Social Media Person Referral Career Builder Glass Door Other - Please describe in the next Question If you selected Other, please describe.(Open Ended Question)
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