Mgr 2, Business Ops (Instructional Design Unit Manager)

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Job Title:  

Mgr 2, Business Ops (Instructional Design Unit Manager)

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007602

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$72,000.00

Job Description:

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

 

Start your career in public service. The DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare, is seeking candidates to fill the position of Mgr 2, Business Ops (Instructional Design Unit Manager), reporting to the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Finance/Deputy Chief Financial Officer. This position is in Fulton County State Office.

 

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

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Job Description (General Summary):

The Training and Professional Development Unit is committed to improving the knowledge, skills, attitudes and practice of new and veteran staff.  The unit’s overall purpose is to improve the Division’s services to families and children through the implementation and delivery of competency-based training and coaching.  The CW Unit Manager for Instructional Design is responsible for the strategic curriculum planning, development and project management instructional design services for Child Welfare.  This position manages a team of Instructional Design Staff for the Child Welfare Training and Professional Development team and reports directly to the Deputy Director of Training and Professional Development for Child Welfare

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Direct Supervision of a team of Instructional Design Staff who each oversee the development of child welfare specific training curriculum.
• Establishes overarching learning framework and aligns training curricula with organizational goals.
• Evaluates effectiveness of training curricula
• Maintains and ensures curriculum aligns with agency policy
• Maintenance of training in the agency LMS System
• Direct, coach and review instructional design work of team members to maintain high standards and pedagogical integrity. 
• Partner with subject matter experts, leadership, and stakeholders in the development and analysis of training curricula.
• Ensures training content is developed and delivered both professionally and to fidelity of curriculum.
• Professional Development for staff
• Travel and leave approval
• Coordination and classroom training materials

 

Core Competencies:

 

• Proficiency in learning management and instructional design platforms
• Ability to demonstrate active listening, organizational, planning, critical thinking, and group facilitation skills
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with diverse audiences
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with multiple competing deadlines

 

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience:

 

• Prefer Instructional design/curriculum development and adult learning knowledge
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or related area from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of professional experience.

 

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

 

Employment Information:

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.
• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
• If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected].
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher
• Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.
• As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

 

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or seven (7) years of related professional experience which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or three (3) years of experience required at the lower level Mgr, Business Ops (GSM010) or position equivalent.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.