Education Consultant - Andragogy / Pedagogy Professional (AER8)

Education Consultant - Andragogy / Pedagogy Professional (AER8)

ProSidian Seeks a Education Consultant - Andragogy / Pedagogy Professional (AER8) [Key Personnel | Program Manager - Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located: CONUS - Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Washington D.C. (Remote) to provide Education, And Academia Sector related Management And Operations Solutions for Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform Services on behalf of The Department of Education (DoEd). These services are considered part of the ProSidian Education, And Academia Sector Group with relevant Education, And Academia Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support an engagement for DOED.

Serves as a Education Consultant - Andragogy / Pedagogy Professional and work as a part of a team to provide Facilitation, and Logistical Support for Adult Education Reform to the Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) | Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL). The purpose of this task order is to provide subject matter expertise and logistical support to the Department of Education for the production of policy-related materials and a variety of meetings. The ProSidian Engagement Team will identify and procure subject matter experts with knowledge of adult education policy and pedagogy, who will assist in the preparation of commissioned papers, participate in meetings, and provide other services as needed.

Additionally, The ProSidian Engagement Team will provide comprehensive logistical support for planning, conducting, and following up on meetings, including those with up to 150 participants. The order requires adherence to Department of Education publication guidance and compliance, as well as coordination with various federal and non-federal partners. The subject matter experts should have knowledge of Federal policy for adult education, as well as experience and expertise in various subject areas related to adult education. The Department of Education anticipates no more than 10 projects per year, with a total allocated time of 350 person days per year in each option year. Travel is limited to three nights per trip, and subject matter experts (SMEs) hourly pay cannot exceed that of a GS15 Step 10 government employee.

Responsibilities include providing expert guidance and advice to clients on Andragogy and Pedagogy principles, analyzing current teaching and learning practices and making recommendations for improvement, developing and delivering training sessions and workshops for educators on effective teaching and learning practices, staying up-to-date on the latest trends and research in Andragogy and Pedagogy, collaborating with clients to develop and implement effective teaching and learning strategies, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices and making recommendations for improvement, and developing and implementing assessment tools to measure student learning and program effectiveness.

Desired qualifications for Education Consultant - Andragogy / Pedagogy Professional (AER8) | Key Personnel | Program Manager - Exempt 874-1 Consultant candidates include a Master's degree in Education, Andragogy, Pedagogy, or a related field, at least 7 years of experience in teaching and learning, including experience with Andragogy and Pedagogy principles, strong knowledge of Andragogy and Pedagogy principles and their application to teaching and learning, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, experience in program evaluation and data analysis, and knowledge of effective instructional practices and adult learning theory.