Specialist, Learning and Development NSITE

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Specialist, Learning and Development supports the purpose and objectives of NSITEs Learning and Leadership Programs and its structure, administration, programmatic functions, grant awards, knowledge management and best practices, and ensures high-quality deliverables, adherence to timelines, data management and excellent customer response. The specialist will work in a team environment as well as independently in the delivery and growth of NSITE learning and leadership development programs.

The Specialist, Learning and Development provides project, curriculum, and logistics support to Learning and Leadership programming, including furthering the goals. The Specialist ensures that goals are achieved, including championing learning and professional development opportunities for people who are blind or low vision and employers interested in implementing inclusive recruiting and hiring practices and accessibility measures in their workplace.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS

Has no direct reports. Negotiates cooperation, partnerships and/or commitment with peers and program participants across all departments and in associated agencies, vocational rehabilitation agencies, corporate partners, and NIB in carrying out tasks and completing projects.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelors degree and a minimum of five years related work experience in organizational development, adult learning, training, human resources, or project/program management is required, a M.Ed. is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three years related work experience in adult learning, training, and project management is required.
• Professional work experience in the learning arena and leadership development is preferred. Experience in instructional design or organizational development is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a dynamic, results-oriented, office environment is required.
• Practiced in managing multiple responsibilities, organizing detail-oriented work, accessing resources, handling complex projects, and people skills is preferred.
• Assistive technology proficiency assessment and assistive technology teacher training experience preferred.
• Experience with universal design, education, research, and technology preferred.
• Experience with software and hardware, mobile applications, innovation and accessibility for e-learning and web-accessibility preferred.

TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Computer and Internet mastery and the Microsoft Office Suite of products, incl. Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required.
• Proficiency as a participant in virtual meeting platforms, e.g., Teams, Zoom, is required, proficiency as a host on virtual platforms is preferred.
• Mastery of assistive technology is required if a user.
• Ability to assess accessibility of technologies, work environments, etc. is a plus.
• Experience in database management is preferred.
• Project management skills and experience is preferred.
• Instructor and/or facilitator certification will be a plus.
• Classroom curriculum and training module development will be a plus.
• Superb written and oral presentation skills are required (i.e., able to compose correspondence, detailed announcements and reports and clearly relay complex information to internal and external customers).
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to be solution oriented.
• Ability to effectively work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities under pressure of deadlines and complex projects.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Up to 25% to include training sessions and non-training events.