Professional Development Specialist (Healthcare/Science/Tech)

Back On Course Educational Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick & vacation time

Mission driven, people-first culture

Opportunities for growth & advancement

Job summary

Back On Course Educational Services in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Professional Development Specialist (Healthcare/Science/Tech) to support adults pursuing science careers. The role requires comfort in multiple science subjects, strong rapport-building, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

You will design instructional methods, coordinate assessments, collaborate with subject-matter experts, and help onboard new staff and clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical experience in a science field such as physics, chemistry, or environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment that models patience, compassion, and respect for diverse cultures and experiences
• Facilitate client intake process and lead client evaluation processes
• Develop, and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods that achieve the program's objectives and client outcomes
• Use an instructional approach rooted in andragogy
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to create and identify methods, materials, and resources for instruction, including social media content
• Design and administer regular assessments to determine client’s needs, interests, preferences, learning styles, skill levels, and progress
• Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to achievement of client objectives and create action plans to overcome them
• Assist with the facilitation of new employee and client onboarding and training

Skills

Learning enthusiasm

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Spanish fluency

Job description

Who We Are

Approximately one in four U.S. jobs requires some level of science knowledge, but companies are struggling to find and retain employees with the skills they need—especially skills like math and programming. Back On Course Educational Services is the solution to this problem. We provide personalized educational support for adults who want to thrive in a career in the science workforce. Our experts have hands‑on experience and deliver a variety of engaging methods of support including one-on-one training sessions and workshops. They specialize in and have a passion for working with adults that are underrepresented in the science workforce.

Who We Are

Approximately one in four U.S. jobs requires some level of science knowledge, but companies are struggling to find and retain employees with the skills they need—especially skills like math and programming. Back On Course Educational Services is the solution to this problem. We provide personalized educational support for adults who want to thrive in a career in the science workforce. Our experts have hands‑on experience and deliver a variety of engaging methods of support including one-on-one training sessions and workshops. They specialize in and have a passion for working with adults that are underrepresented in the science workforce.

We know what it’s like, because we’ve been there. We’ve helped our clients gain new skills, earn certifications, and more. It’s time to reimagine how we develop our workforce. It’s time to get back on course.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a Professional Development Specialist (Healthcare/Science/Tech). The ideal candidate is well‑versed in multiple science subjects, can quickly establish a rapport and communicate well, demonstrates an ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment, and has a high degree of self‑directedness and self‑efficacy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, mission‑driven company at a pivotal stage.

Read on to learn how you will make an impact and contribute to the operational health and success of the Back On Course Educational Services team in your role.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain a professional, caring, and welcoming environment that models patience, compassion,and respect for diverse cultures and experiences
• Facilitate client intake process and lead client evaluation processes
• Develop, and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods that achieve the program's objectives and client outcomes
• Use an instructional approach rooted in andragogy
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject‑matter experts to create and identify methods, materials, and resources for instruction, including social media content
• Design and administer regular assessments to determine client’s needs, interests, preferences, learning styles, skill levels, and progress
• Collaborate with staff to identify barriers to achievement of client objectives and create action plans to overcome them
• Assist with the facilitation of new employee and client onboarding and training

*The specialist will work both remotely, and in-person. The position will occasionally require travel from one job site to another during the work day. The specialist must be able to perform the outlined job duties and responsibilities that support the performance standards of the position with or without accommodations.

Benefits

• Paid sick & vacation time
• Mission driven, people-first culture
• Opportunities for growth & advancement

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of science and education, with an educational background and/or a minimum of 2 years of practical experience in a science field such as: Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Carpentry, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Construction Management, etc.

Teaching experience is a plus!

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Passion for learning, with a strong ability to learn new software, systems and concepts
• Excellent organizational, verbal communication, and writing skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively explain technical information and challenging concepts
• Ability to work seated in front of a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to successfully pass background check
• Spanish fluency is a plus!

Flexible work from home options available.