Training Specialist Position Description

Yaqina Raheem — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:34:41 -0400

You will be a great fit for this position if you . . .
• Thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment
• Like to play a role that directly impacts organizational success
• Invest in staying on the leading edge of your profession and embrace best practice in your field

The accomplishments you need to do this job well are:
• Ability to quickly develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of software products and remain expert on current product knowledge.
• Demonstrated tr..............................aining and classroom management skills focused on adult learners.
• Knowledge of business principles and practices to facilitate delivery of accounting software training.

DUTIES:
The Software Trainer is responsible for delivering business office software training sessions utilizing generally accepted adult education principles to attain pre-determined learning objectives. Trainers help employees maintain and improve their job skills, and possibly prepare for jobs requiring greater skill.
We are seeking associate to mid-level candidates who have a college degree plus one to seven years of training experience. Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered as well. The position is based in our headquarters office in midtown Savannah, GA.
The Specialist will have overall responsibility for:
• Keeping abreast of software applications
• Establishing and maintains instructor credibility
• Managing the learner environment
• Responding to changes in the environment
• Demonstrating effective communication skills
• Demonstrating effective presentation skills
• Demonstrating effective questioning skills and techniques
• Responding to learners’ needs for clarification and feedback
• Responsible for assessing the subsequent impact upon participant needs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
1. Practical knowledge of training theories, principles and techniques in order to conduct training.
2. Knowledge of adult learning theories, and the ability to incorporate interactive learning into all deliveries.
3. Ability to provide effective training in a classroom setting, including the operation of standard audiovisual and computer equipment.
4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in an effective manner
5. Outstanding presentation and public speaking abilities
6. Ability to learn quickly and without formal instruction
7. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of impacting others' attitudes and opinions
8. Be organized and have ability to work independently
9. Poise, ability to think and respond calmly under pressure
10. Strategic thinking, ability to see the big picture and understand the details.
11. Shows consistent pattern of positive attitude, not easily influenced by others.
12. Flexibility in all areas
13. Easily adaptable to ever changing environment and requirements.
14. Professional appearance and attitude
15. Flexibility to travel as needed to facilitate role.
16. Proven background in training and development
17. Proven ability to thoroughly analyze, reach independent decisions and quickly develop tactical solutions in a fast paced environment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Computer applications (MS Office suite, Visio, MS Project)
• Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent work experience.

Weekend Art Instructors needed for Spring Quarter

Katrine Trantham — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:50:40 -0500

SCAD Community Education is currently hiring weekend workshop instructors for the Spring Quarter.

Workshops take place primarily on Saturdays and can last from 3 - 6 hours in length.

We are seeking instructors for both our Contemporary Craft series and Studio Art series.

SCAD is specifically seeking workshop proposals for:

- Resin Jewelry
- Metal Craft
- Artist Cards
- Quilted Postcards
- Acrylic painting tricks and techniques
- Mixed Media
- Collage
- Altered Art
- Assemblag..................e
- Found Art
- Drawing
- Sequential Art
- Ukranian Eggs
- Origami Jewelry
- Metal Jewelry
- Thread Painting
- Printmaking
- Stretching unique shaped canvas

Please send a one paragraph workshop proposal to ktrantha@scad.edu by Jan. 2, 2009. The proposal should also include a supply list for a class of 10 (can be estimated). Interviews will take place the week of Jan. 5th. Those contacted for interviews will be expected to bring examples of work that would be created in the proposed workshop.

The Creative Coast Alliance

Training Specialist Position Description

Weekend Art Instructors needed for Spring Quarter