Science & Tech Professional Development Coach - Remote

Back On Course Educational Services LLC; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick & vacation time

Mission driven culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Back On Course Educational Services LLC is seeking a Professional Development Specialist to support adults pursuing science- and healthcare-related careers. You will combine science knowledge with adult education techniques to tailor personalized learning plans and evaluate progress.

The role blends remote work with in-person sessions and occasional travel between sites, requiring strong communication and adaptability in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable learning new software, systems and concepts.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain technical information to diverse audiences.
• Able to sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, welcoming environment across in-person and remote settings.
• Facilitate client intake and lead evaluation processes.
• Develop and facilitate educational goals and teaching methods to meet program objectives and client outcomes.
• Use an andragogy-based instructional approach.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter experts to create materials and resources, including social media content.
• Design and administer assessments to determine client needs, interests, and progress.
• Identify barriers to client objectives and create action plans to overcome them.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees and clients.
• Travel between job sites as needed; work both remotely and in-person.

Skills

Learning agility

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Explain technical information

Computer literacy

Background check ready

Spanish a plus

Job description

Back On Course Educational Services LLC is seeking a Professional Development Specialist to support adults pursuing science- and healthcare-related careers. You will combine science knowledge with adult education techniques to tailor personalized learning plans and evaluate progress.

The role blends remote work with in-person sessions and occasional travel between sites, requiring strong communication and adaptability in a mission-driven environment.