Course Facilitator (Coadjutant) - National Transit Institute

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 216,000 - 308,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s National Transit Institute (NTI) seeks per diem course facilitators to deliver training aligned with FTA requirements. Facilitators present materials, lead discussions, and support content development for multiple transit topics across the U.S.

Travel and in-person/virtual delivery are required. Ideal candidates have strong public transit experience, proven facilitation skills, and SME capabilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have seven years of experience in the public transportation industry.
• Experience facilitating training, programs, meetings, in-person and virtually.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert and contributing to content development.
• Ability to clearly communicate federal compliance requirements.
• Experience with in-person and virtual facilitation using Zoom/MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Present course materials and assist with course instruction.
• Lead experiential learning activities and group discussions.
• Perform training and administrative functions.
• Serve as subject matter expert for course content development with course designers.

Skills

Public transit experience

Training facilitation

Content development

Federal compliance knowledge

Virtual facilitation tools (Zoom/MS-Te

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Course Facilitator (Coadjutant) - National Transit Institute

Department: National Transport Institute

Salary Details: Salary is based on $190 per hour

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary: The National Transit Institute (NTI), housed at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire several course facilitators for a range of course topics aligned with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements. The facilitators will present course materials and assist with other requirements related to course instruction. NTI is currently seeking facilitators with public transit experience and subject matter expertise in one or more of the following key areas (contextualized to transit and FTA Requirements):

• Transit Planning
• Alternative Fuel Vehicles
• Transit Financial Planning
• Paratransit Management and ADA
• Transportation Conformity
• Transit Safety
• Transit Project Management
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
• Transit Crisis Communication

The National Transit Institute (NTI) was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to develop, promote, and deliver training and educational programs for the public transit industry. NTI identifies needs and promotes, develops, and delivers high-quality training programs and instructional materials through cooperative partnerships with the federal government, the transit industry, educational institutions, and related associations. NTI's federally funded training programs are offered virtually and in person by highly skilled course facilitators with industry expertise. NTI course facilitators are responsible for providing effective and engaging learning experiences, both virtually and in person, by presenting course materials, leading experiential learning activities, facilitating group discussions, and performing a variety of training and administrative functions. NTI course facilitators are also required to leverage their industry knowledge and expertise to serve as subject matter experts for the development of course content.

Position Status: Per Diem

Posting Number: 26FA0751

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of experience in the public transportation industry; experience facilitating training, programs, meetings, etc., in-person and virtually; and experience serving as a subject matter expert in one or more of the key subject areas identified. Candidates must also have experience contributing to content development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate must have a thorough understanding of how public transportation operates and how transportation services are delivered to the public. Must possess practitioner experience in one or more of the identified key areas. Candidates must understand and be able to clearly communicate federal compliance requirements related to one or more of the identified areas as applicable. Candidates must possess experience with in-person and virtual facilitation, utilizing associated tools and best practices, including but not limited to virtual platforms (Zoom and MS Teams), experiential learning activities, and classroom management. Candidates should be able to collaborate with course designers as subject matter experts to support the development of course content.

Equipment Utilized: Laptops, computers, AV equipment, projectors, virtual meeting/facilitation platforms (including launching polls and breakout rooms), training evaluation tools, and other associated facilitation tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to stand and talk for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to present course information and materials for prolonged periods of time, with minimal breaks, both in-person and virtually. Must be available to travel throughout the U.S. to facilitate in-person courses. Must have access to high-speed Internet to facilitate virtual courses.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/280432

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Location Details: National Transit Institute 120 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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