Oregon.gov - Salem, OR

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Salem, OR

About the position

The Learning Assessment Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) position at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) is a full-time role based in Salem, Oregon. This position is crucial for enhancing the quality of public safety training by applying educational principles of learning and assessment to curriculum and instructional practices. The Learning Assessment Coordinator will coordinate all academic and testing accommodations, providing essential learning support to adult students attending the academy. This role also involves developing and supporting academy instructors to ensure the delivery of effective and inclusive training programs. Collaboration with curriculum, instructor development, and training staff is a key aspect of this position, ensuring that all educational initiatives align with the department's standards and goals. DPSST oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for various public safety disciplines, including law enforcement, corrections, and emergency medical services. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment, recognizing that diversity enriches the team and enhances problem-solving and innovation. Employees are expected to uphold these values and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This recruitment is for one regular, full-time position and will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants for current and future vacancies. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter as part of their application process, detailing how their experience aligns with the requested skills and desired attributes for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance the quality of public safety training by applying educational principles of learning and assessment to curriculum and instructional practices.
  • Coordinate all academic and testing accommodations for adult students attending the academy.
  • Provide learning support to adult students to facilitate their educational experience.
  • Develop and support academy instructors to deliver effective and inclusive training.
  • Collaborate with curriculum, instructor development, and training staff to ensure alignment with department standards.
  • Evaluate student and program outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Design formative and summative learning assessments to measure learning outcomes.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills.
  • Four (4) years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience.
  • Considerable knowledge and understanding of adult learning and educational principles.
  • Experience creating curriculum for adult learners, including curriculum project planning and management.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Extensive experience developing and assessing learning outcomes.
  • Extensive experience in designing formative and summative learning assessments.
  • Experience evaluating student and program outcomes and providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse subject matter experts to create inclusive curricula.
  • Ability to analyze and problem-solve issues that may arise in this position.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.

Benefits

  • 11 Paid holidays a year
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and qualified family members
  • Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life, and more
  • Automatic enrollment into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program with a base salary increase of 6.95%
  • Free parking
  • Onsite cafeteria
  • Onsite wellness options
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