Remote PD Specialist - Science & Tech Education

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

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.