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August 2010

Instructional Designer - American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc.

 

Summary:

 

The Instructional Designer is responsible for developing and customizing training materials for instructor-led and web-based training as required.

 

* Design and develop learning solutions as needed by the business

* Utilize technology tools to create learning solutions and enhance the learning experience

* Partner with Learning and Development leadership to develop curriculum for all levels of operational, technical and leadership programs

* Partner with Subject Matter Experts within the business to gather information as necessary

* Demonstrate creativity, flexibility and innovation in course design

* Ensure that all information is consistent, easy to understand and well organized

* Manage multiple tasks and complete projects within assigned time frames

 

Qualifications:

 

* Five plus years of experience in Learning and Development Field

* Bachelors or advanced degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Communication or similar field of study

* Proficient with eLearning software tools including Adobe Flash, Captivate and PhotoShop

* Strong writing, communication and organizational skills

* Experience in developing training materials

* Demonstrated ability to partner with team members to successfully complete learning design projects on time with high quality

* Incorporates sound principals of current cognition and adult learning theory to the practice of instructional design

* Uses a variety of sound techniques for determining instructional content of curriculum or program

* Integrates existing and emerging technologies to achieve learning goals; integrate new material and technologies with existing learning resources to produce an effective blended solution

* Prefer experience in integrating web-based training with an LMS

* Prefer experience in mortgage servicing or financial services

 

All inquiries should be sent to Tim.Wright@ahmsi3.com.

Human Resources Manager

Belo Corp. is looking for an HR Manager with talent and curriculum development experience. This position is responsible for developing and implementing performance management, employee development, and succession planning programs, and for providing general human resources support on employee relations, benefits, full-cycle recruitment/on-boarding, and other workforce issues. The HR Manager will report to the Director Employee Relations.

Additional responsibilities/duties include:

• Designs and implements company-wide performance management
• Trains managers and other employees in effective use of talent management tools and processes.
• Develops training and development programs for managers and other employees.
• Trains other HR personnel in effective presentation of material and conducts employee training sessions in conjunction with other HR staff members.
• Collaborates with managers to drive positive change in company culture and management practices.
• Ensures HR activities are aligned with business strategies and add value to the decision making process from a people-management perspective.
• Conducts training needs assessments, compiles relevant data, proposes solutions, and prepares budgets required to support and administer recommended programs.
• Formulates training policies, project plans and schedules, using knowledge of the identified training needs, company production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures or services.
• Designates training procedures, using knowledge of the effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, on-the-job training, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops.
• Organizes and develops training manuals, a reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
• Analyzes statistical data and other reports concerning all aspects of training functions in order to evaluate progress and recommend changes.
• Ensures all compliance training is completed in a timely manner.
• Works with local management in assigned areas to recruit new talent and resolve workplace issues.
• Assists employees in assigned areas with concerns relating to company policy, benefits, and other work-related issues to maximize employee engagement and productivity. Refers employees to employee assistance program as appropriate for assistance with matters that may be affecting job performance.
• Coordinates with Director Employee Relations in making decisions or taking actions regarding employee issues or concerns.
• Provides adhoc HRIS reporting. Assists Corporate Benefits & Compensation staff as needed. Adheres to the established protocols created with Belo's third party leave administrator. Manage and assist workers compensation with Belo's third party leave administrator. Assist with OSHA, unemployment recordkeeping and compliance. Works with departmental personnel to assist with leave absence and/or worker’s compensation processes and procedures to ensure fairness to the employee and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned which may not be listed above but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level associated with the position.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. PHR or SPHR certification is preferred. Training certification from ASTD or similar organization.
 
Experience:

 Seven years-ten years of relevant experience is required.
 
Skills:

 Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills required. Must develop and maintain solid working relationships with hiring managers/personnel. Must be knowledgeable of all current HR related state and federal employment laws (including ADA, FMLA, etc.). Ability to create and manipulate Microsoft office suite including spreadsheet documents/reports. Knowledge of basic use of Peoplesoft database a must (retrieval of information, etc.) Strong working knowledge of talent management software and other learning management systems.

 About Belo Corp. (BLC) is one of the nation's largest pure-play, publicly-traded television companies, with 2008 annual revenue of $733 million. The Company owns and operates 20 television stations (nine in the top 25 markets) and their associated Web sites. Belo stations, which include affiliations with ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MyNetwork TV, reach more than 14 percent of U.S. television households in 15 highly-attractive markets. Belo stations rank first or second in nearly all of their local markets. From its beginnings as a Texas newspaper company in 1842 through the explosive growth of the past 20 years, Belo has prospered because of its relationship with its audiences. Belo's close community ties, strong journalistic reputation, and intense regional focus have been nurtured and expanded over time, resulting in powerful media brands and business opportunities that are not easily duplicated by competitors.

Belo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants should submit resumes to Kim Cummings, Director Employee Relations at kcummings@belo.com

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Instructional Designer/Training Developer

Overview

Performance Technology Associates, Inc. (PTA) is currently seeking multiple qualified candidates to join an existing team of course developers that will be supporting a large system (SAP) implementation over the next 6 months to 2 years. PTA is seeking instructional designers and course developers capable of performing basic needs analysis and developing instructor-led and/or elearning courses. The design team must work onsite at the client location in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Requirements

•  5+ years of experience as an instructional designer/course developer for classroom and/or elearning
• Demonstrated experience working closely with SMEs and client stakeholders to assess needs and develop performance-based training solutions
• Demonstrated experience creating learning solutions to support software and systems, preferably large custom implementations
• Experience developing classroom training materials including participant workbooks, instructor guides, slides, evaluation instruments and related material
• Experience creating storyboards and narration scripts for online training
• Experience developing Flash-based tutorials and simulations using tools like Captivate, Camtasia or equivalent
• Proficient in several of following tools or their equivalent:

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Captivate
• Adobe Acrobat
• UPerform

Preferences

• Experience with SAP
• Experience conducting train-the-trainer sessions and/or delivering training

Contact

Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@p-t-a.com. No phone calls please.

About PTA

Since 1993, PTA has been a leading provider of performance improvement solutions, serving large and mid-size companies in virtually every sector across the Unites States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to provide our clients with the services and skills they need to develop exceptional documentation and training. We achieve this through our diverse service offerings and by establishing good-faith, long-term working relationships that our clients can count on. For more information, please visit us online at www.p-t-a.com.

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Concept Keys, Inc. has 3 open positions requiring knowledge of the workforce development industries: 
 
      1. Director of Business Development
      2. Sales Associate (Organizational Workforce Development Leaders)
      3. Sales Associate (Workforce Development Entrepreneurs and Educators)

This is an outstanding ground floor opportunity for sharp professionals with passion, vision, and talent to make their mark. Concept Keys (CK) products provide the workforce development industries with a powerful online tool driving major increases in actual improvements back in the work environment. Products are fully developed with an established sales record in the Corporate, Entrepreneur, and Education settings. Over 1000 participant seats in the major markets were purchased during R&D... all without a single qualified sales associate. The critical factor is that participants at all levels not only learn more key information but when they return to the workplace, they apply that knowledge. This is the key outcome of the innovative Key Learning & Application System. When understanding and actual application are important, this system leads the pack.

Director of Business Development (DBD): The DBD will be responsible for developing effective presentations and demonstrations, recruiting and building a quality sales force, establishing strategic alliances and partnerships, and taking CK to the next level of excellence and accomplishment. Experience with SaaS, sales, development, strong internet skills, and success within primary market focus are needed.

Sales Associates: There are a multitude of verticals in each market starting with local opportunities and expanding as opportunity presents itself. This is a very real opportunity to exceed six figures in compensation. Your single objective is to sell the Key Learning Application System and CK products. There is no better LMS on the Internet. When understanding and actual application are important, nothing will surpass this system. Every leader at every level in every organization regardless of size is a prospect. Every workforce development trainer, consultant, coach, and speaker in every area is a prospect. Every workforce development content provider can place their critical content on the Key Learning Application System and is a prospect. The beat goes on and on.

The Company: Concept Keys, Inc. functions to make communication, training, and education more successful and impactful for both organizations and individuals. CK provides the tool that allows each client, regardless of market, to meaningful increase the knowledge and success of participants. The featured Key Learning Application System will increase the actual application of new knowledge by participants in order to ultimately improve productivity in the workplace/learning environment.

Everyone at CK has a voice. You will be operating in a work environment where you are proud of what you accomplish—not just by your personal success but by helping companies, organizations, leaders, and people at all levels become more successful. CK needs people who will keep an open mind, innovate, and maintain a friendly, drama-free workplace. All positions at CK are expected to play a key role in the future direction and development of our company.

Applicant Action Plan: Please review the website in detail (www.conceptkeys.com). If the unique value of this company, KLAS, and CK products become evident and you know you can succeed, please enter the Careers section via the link located at the bottom of every webpage and complete the online application. The principle contact will be Dr. Will Powers (Founder and President: Concept Keys, Inc.) and you will be contacted within 24 hours.


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Chesapeake Energy Corporation is seeking a Field Training Specialist in Fort Worth. Position will:

• serve client groups in the field, with up to 75% travel.

• evaluate training and organization development needs in assigned client groups and design training programs and other interventions that address these needs.

• facilitate training using a variety of instructional techniques and delivery methods, including classroom-based learning, self-study, and technology-based learning.

• design and deliver training materials, job aids, and other OD tools.

• evaluate effectiveness of training programs and make adjustments to content and methods as needed.

• coordinate activities related to training program delivery (marketing events, scheduling facilities, enrolling participants, tracking enrollment etc).

Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the principles of adult learning and classroom facilitation. Candidates must bring a customer- and business-focused approach to training, with excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor’s degree in adult education, training and development, human resources, communication, business or a related field is required. Minimum 3 years experience in training and development required, with demonstrated expertise in the design, development and delivery of instructor-led training. Previous experience in a management or HR role in an industrial or technical environment is preferred. Qualified candidates, please submit a resume to Belinda.Debter@chk.com.

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Manpower Professional is looking for two contract instructional designer positions in the Dallas Area.

2 positions for Instructional Designers in the Dallas Area. 

The client is looking for someone who...

• Designs and develops training content, programs and curricula.
• Writes effective learning objectives, training/project plans at curricula program level.

• Develops training material in support of multiple learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic). 

This is a 4 month contract could possibly go longer.   Pay rate $40.00 per hour.  If the candidate has a mortgage sales and origination background this would be a plus. 

Please have candidates call Sybil Smith, at 972-892-9026 or send me and e-mail, sybil.smith@na.manpower.com

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July 2010
 
PDASearch is sourcing a Director of Human Resources for a client in Orlando or Cancun.
The full job description for this and all of our current job openings at www.pdasearch.net.

Resumes can be sent to jobs@pdasearch.net. Please reference job numbers in subject line when submitting resumes.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES IN WORD (.doc) FORMAT. PDF FILES MAY NOT BE PROCESSED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Position: Director of Human Resources
Location: Orlando or Cancun
Company: $1.5 B Services Company
Compensation: $90-100K plus 15% target incentive plus stock
Relocation: Provided
Reference: 1163

Please visit www.pdasearch.net to view the full description of this and  all open positions.

Qualified parties may submit their resumes to:
 
PDASearch, LLC
618.667.8555
800.830.6333

www.pdasearch.net
jobs@pdasearch.net

Please visit www.pdasearch.net and view our job listings for a full description of all open positions.

PDASearch is a recruiting firm that works only in the areas of OD/OE, Training & Development and HR. We maintain a network of over 5000 practitioners that represent every industry and every level of expertise. Because we have chosen this small niche, we understand the processes and procedures involved in these areas. We also work exceptionally well with our clients to determine their needs, philosophies and corporate cultures to assure that our candidates fit their needs. We utilize our network to stay abreast of changes in the industry as well as new methodologies in use. We also use our network to help us source the best candidates for our clients.

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The Women's Center of Tarrant County has 3 open positions.

Coordinator (Workforce Development Strategy)

Directly responsible for coordinating and implementing the activities of the Workforce Development Strategy of the United Way Financial Stability Initiative, consisting of coordinating worksite training programs and access to resources for income supports, financial literacy, adult literacy, education, certification programs, and career advancement for low income employees; supervises three Workforce Navigators; serves as point of contact for partner agencies in the Initiative; serves on the Steering Committee for the UW Income Initiative – working with 3 other projects under the Income Initiative to integrate services and opportunities; provide strong leadership, demonstrate initiative, team behavior and promote a team-oriented environment; maintain a monitoring system; works with Independent Evaluator to collect data to measure program success; provides guidance, direction and information to Workforce Navigators on the operations, procedures and policies of the different projects.

A high level of communication, both verbal and written, is required.  A Bachelor’s degree in communications, social services or a related field is required.  One year experience in working with social service clients with pre-employment training, job placement and client follow-up.  Minimum one-year supervisory experience required.  General knowledge of employment and Human Resources required. Computer skills commensurate with position required.     Must have a car, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and be prepared to drive own vehicle on Center business.  Occasional availability on evenings and weekends.

Closing Date:  Close of business Wednesday, July 21, 2010

All interests or questions should be directed to Terri Rios at The Women's Center of Tarrant County.

To apply send current resume and cover letter to:


Mail:         Terri Rios

Director of Employment Solutions

The Women’s Center

1723 Hemphill

Fort Worth, TX 76110

Attn:  Coordinator

E-mail:        trios@womenscentertc.org
Subject line: Coordinator

Fax:         Terri Rios

       817-927-0694

Financial Navigator (Asset Development Strategy)

Will engage families in Tarrant County in financial education; will regularly collaborate with other navigators, the credit counselor, and financial institutions; determine appropriate clients for education, enroll new students in scheduled classes and complete all required program specific forms and documentation, including assessment tool; teaching multi-session financial education classes; work closely with professional volunteers to teach financial education to clients enrolled in classes throughout the county; maintain current class rosters, client lists and other data entry as required; measure client progress through provided assessment tools; assist with outreach to clients and creation of new classes.

Should possess professional skills which allow them to effectively educate adults in a classroom and individual coaching setting, which facilitates a client’s ability to reestablish financial stability; ability to establish professional relationships with community partners and collaborate with the public and private partners is essential; Bachelor’s degree required; working knowledge of financial industry; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, financial reports; ability to fluently read, write and speak in English;  ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, public groups, clients, customers, and the general public; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rate, ratio, proportion, percentage; Moderate, including Microsoft Office, computer skills/ knowledge commensurate with position required; must have a car, valid Texas driver’s license, current automobile insurance and be prepared daily to drive own vehicle on Center business including program participant home and field visits; occasional availability on evenings and weekends.    

Closing Date:  Close of business Wednesday, July 21, 2010

All interests or questions should be directed to Terri Rios at The Women's Center of Tarrant County.

To apply send current resume and cover letter to:


Mail:         Terri Rios

Director of Employment Solutions

The Women’s Center

1723 Hemphill

Fort Worth, TX 76110

Attn:  Financial Navigator

E-mail:        trios@womenscentertc.org
Subject line: Financial Navigator

Fax:         Terri Rios

       817-927-0694

Workforce Navigator (Workforce Development Strategy)

Directly responsible for identifying low-income working families in the community and supporting them in acquiring job skills/training, benefits, financial education, removing barriers to employment retention and advancement; assesses and evaluates program participant’s capacity and challenges and assists program participant in developing goals for but not limited to:  job advancement and retention skills; financial literacy; education/training; post-secondary education; life management skills; job search skills; evaluates and monitors program participant’s progress in completing activities and meeting goals in relation to the established Career Path Plan and activities for the program participant for the specific timeframe according to program guidelines; assists the program participant in connecting to community resources and program partners by making referrals and/or connecting program participant to resources, aiding the program participant in utilizing community resources.

A high level of communication, both verbal and written, is required; Requires the ability to analyze and evaluate each program participant’s achievement of goals, give and receive feedback on the program participant’s achievement of goals, and initiate improvement tools or activities or resolve issues impacting achievement of goals; Requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from program participants and staff individually and as a group; Bachelor’s degree in social service, communications or related field. Extensive related experience may substitute for degree. One year’s experience in pre-employment training, job placement and client follow up preferred.  Moderate, including Microsoft Office, computer skills/ knowledge commensurate with position required. Must have a car, valid Texas driver’s license, current automobile insurance and be prepared daily to drive own vehicle on Center business including program participant home and field visits. Occasional availability on evenings and weekends.    

Closing Date:  Close of business Wednesday, July 21, 2010

All interests or questions should be directed to Terri Rios at The Women's Center of Tarrant County.

To apply send current resume and cover letter to:


Mail:         Terri Rios

Director of Employment Solutions

The Women’s Center

1723 Hemphill

Fort Worth, TX 76110

Attn:  Workforce Navigator

E-mail:        trios@womenscentertc.org
Subject line: Workforce Navigator

Fax:         Terri Rios

       817-927-0694