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Professional Development Manager

General summary/purpose:
At the Johns Hopkins School of Education Center for Technology in Education (CTE), we change lives through knowledge that matters.

We believe that thoughtful, person-centered technology makes education more inclusive and accessible, which in turn improves the lives of all people. Since its launch in 1986, CTE has designed, developed, and implemented technology-enhanced solutions to address a wide range of challenges in educational and work settings across the globe.

In the community, our team is on the ground in learning settings, classrooms, and schools to help ensure our programs are implemented with fidelity. Our culture of research and learning targets continuous improvement, with ongoing efforts to explore new avenues of access, build partnerships, and share our expertise. Join us if you are up for the challenge!

General Description
This role, reporting to the Senior Associate Director for CTE, is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Early Childhood Professional Development function for our Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment System projects. In this role, the ideal candidate will lead and develop the technology-enhanced professional development that support the administration of early childhood assessments and related instructional materials. Additionally, s/he will establish a vision and strategy for our early learning formative assessment tool that is aligned with existing and emerging priorities. The ideal candidate will provide consultation in the areas of early childhood education and assessment both individually and in collaboration with others on the assessment team. S/he will partner with state leaders to guide work, as well as develop and deliver high quality, engaging training in face-to-face, online, and blended formats to administrators, teachers, providers, and other individuals around the assessment initiatives.


Specific duties & responsibilities:

Professional Development Program Management (40%)

  • Establish a vision and strategy for expanding the use of the assessment (particularly the early learning assessment tool) that is aligned with the larger strategy for the division and translate that into action plans
  • Continually review the team’s professional development curriculum and other learning opportunities and improve the learning program for new needs
  • Develop presentations, engaging video scripts, and teaching resources to support the needs of the projects. Identify and manage external resources (consultants)
  • Monitor the professional development budget

Project and Portfolio Management:

  • Apply skills and tools to effectively plan and execute projects
  • Achieve specific deliverables for each project that support identified organizational objectives
  • Manage the overall portfolio of projects by prioritizing work, allocating resources, and managing progress
  • Communicate progress with the assessment team

Professional Development Design, Delivery, and Evaluation (40%)

  • Design learning solutions via all types of modalities that are engaging and build capabilities
  • In collaboration with the assessment team, assesses the right solution for the need, timing, and partner requests, is appropriate for the stakeholder needs and budget, and provides exceptional stakeholder learning experiences
  • Incorporate contemporary learning theory and methodologies into all learning experiences
  • Manage learning content and documentation.

Delivery and Facilitation:

  • Oversee the delivery of formal and informal learning solutions including face-to-face training and webinars
  • Build a cadre of effective internal and external trainers through skill building, feedback, and coaching
  • Support learning communities by coaching designated leaders, assisting with organization and planning, and facilitating sessions, as needed
  • Leverage learning management system and appropriate delivery technologies to address specific learning needs and administer the learning program.
  • Professional Development Evaluation and Improvement:
  • For specific audience groups, develop surveys and other evaluation strategies, analyze and synthesize data, prepare and review evaluation reports, consider customer and stakeholder needs, identify and evaluate possible solutions, and implement them
  • Manage change and evaluate results
  • Supervision of up to 10 staff, including external training consultants
  • Supervise a team of individuals that will be responsible for developing and delivering training to teachers and school administrators

Collaboration with External Partners (20%)

  • Engage in meetings and planning with State partners for planning, ongoing communication, and consultation around the professional development activities


Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

  • Bachelors’ Degree
  • Five (5) years of related experience in professional development in an academic environment and business development

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, learning and teaching, teacher education, or a related field preferred

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Demonstrated expertise in professional development approaches, theories, and strategies for teachers, families, and caregivers of young children
  • Demonstrated excellence in developing and delivering high quality PD experiences
  • Evidence of at least five years of experience with early child care, preschool, and/or kindergarten, with supervisory experience preferred
  • Evidence of leadership and professional service in early childhood education
  • Demonstrated experience in developing content such as presentations, activities, articles, etc. for educators
  • Ability to train adult learners in a face-to-face setting using a variety of engaging instructional strategies and activities
  • Supervisory experience
  • High comfort level with instructional technology
  • Experience with online learning and collaborative online learning communities preferred
  • Awareness and preferable experience in understanding and meeting the needs of all learners and their staff and caregivers; including children with special needs, children living in poverty, and children from diverse cultures and backgrounds
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills

Classified Title:Project Administrator
Working Title: Professional Development Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range:70,805 - 97,435 annually
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 37.5/ Monday - Friday
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 01-MD:Homewood Campus
Department name: 60000020-Center for Technology in Education (CTE)
Personnel area: School of Education

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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Homewood Campus


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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