Group Meeting Facilitator (AER3)

Group Meeting Facilitator (AER3)

ProSidian Seeks a Group Meeting Facilitator (AER3) [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. under NAICS Code: 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services for The Department of Education with service(s) also characterized as Provide facilitation services for meetings

Serves as a Group Meeting Facilitator 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. The subject matter experts will provide technical assistance and support to the Department of Education across a wide range of subject areas in areas like Washington D.C., Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX, and Chicago, IL.

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:

• Lead group meetings, ensuring that they run smoothly and efficiently
• Set meeting agendas in collaboration with group leaders and stakeholders
• Manage group dynamics and ensure that all participants are engaged and contributing
• Guide discussions and facilitate problem-solving and decision-making processes
• Use various techniques to encourage participation and collaboration among group members
• Encourage active listening and respectful communication
• Ensure that meetings start and end on time
• Take meeting notes and prepare reports and summaries as needed
• Follow up with group members to ensure that action items are completed
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and participation

Desired Qualifications For Group Meeting Facilitator (AER3) | Key Personnel | Program Manager - Exempt 874-1 Consultant Candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific or business field of study or a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position.
• A committed, driven individual with good interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and organizational skills is required
• Ability to communicate with customers, contractors, and the public and agency representatives in person and over the phone to ensure all aspects of support for board and committee meetings are successfully completed.
• Ability to live capture of meeting discussion/decisions in Microsoft word or excel and able to summarize chunks of information for clarity and understanding.
• Ability to work as and administrative support lead Comfortable working with group dynamics while supporting group meetings and/or project/taskforce initiatives or activity process with strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with core Microsoft office tools and processes, especially: excel, outlook, word, and PowerPoint
• Extensive Facilitation experience including documentation of meeting minutes in Microsoft word, establishing ground rules during meetings, managing the discussion and decisions during a meeting
• Ability to get things on track with appropriate suggestions or redirecting group efforts.
• Strong written and oral communication and developed cross-functional teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel as required.
• US Citizenship is required