Continuing Education Senior Consultant - Non-Classified

Continuing Education Senior Consultant

The Colorado State Library is seeking a Continuing Education Senior Consultant to spearhead our statewide training and professional development programs. This role is our go-to subject-matter expert, responsible for consulting with local libraries, analyzing program data to drive continuous growth, and representing Colorado in nationwide forums. If you have a strong track record in providing professional development to library audiences, you might be a fantastic fit. The subject matter expert will:

• Provide guidance and consulting services to library staff.
• Analyze program data to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the Colorado State Library in professional committees and national forums.

The Colorado State Library is seeking a collaborative communicator who thrives in an achievement-oriented environment and is dedicated to staying current with industry trends to champion our agency's goals. The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range.

Strategic Leadership (60%):

• Coordinate statewide professional development to library staff including prioritizing continuing education, establishing competencies and standards, hiring subject specialists, providing library staff training both in-person and online.
• Develop, maintain, and expand online learning resources for library staff professional development in areas of current need and in response to library trends and innovations.
• Design and conduct assessment and evaluation for continuing education to public, school, and academic libraries.
• Partner with outside agencies on professional development opportunities for library staff.
• Evaluate existing and emerging technologies that could be used by State Library and other library staff to improve training and learning in libraries.
• Evaluate all data collected from continuing education professional development activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide consultation and training to State Library staff and others on best practices for user experience design, instructional design, and presentation tools including video and audio production, web synchronous and asynchronous training.
• Continuously expand expertise on library trends and issues through self-directed learning, formal education opportunities, and attending regional, state and national meetings and conferences as funding allows.
• Be an instructional leader by staying current with and applying principles and practices of adult learning and guiding others in the State Library (and Colorado Department of Education) and library community on research-based instructional design.

Resource Management (20%):

• Manage and distribute all State Library continuing education resources as well as all relevant partner organization materials.
• Oversee, evaluate, and refine continuing education services web content and ensure all accessibility standards are met for all digital assets.
• Create curated digital and physical learning materials for use by library professionals.

Teamwork (20%):

• Participate as an active library development team member to establish and accomplish unit goals, priorities, and objectives.
• Share with State Library colleagues new learning gained from formal and informal professional development opportunities to identify areas of crossover for potential collaboration.
• Seek opportunities to partner and collaborate with colleagues in other Colorado Department of Education units, as well as other state library agencies.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: This position requires six (6) years of experience only, OR a combination of education and experience totaling six (6) years.

• A Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an accredited college or university.
• OR at least six (six) years of relevant professional library experience.

Qualifications and Conditions: Qualifications for Success in the Position:

• At least four years of demonstrated experience in training, adult education, or project management.
• Professional experience in designing and facilitating training for adult learners.
• Professional experience in presenting at conferences/workshops. Formal or informal mentoring experience.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual, instructor-led training tools.
• Awareness of issues and trends related to library service including but not limited to customer services trends and branch leadership.
• Comprehensive understanding of adult learning strategies.
• Proficiency in growth mindset, assets-based coaching, design thinking, and community systems building.
• Requirements for creating accessible training and documents.

Skills:

• Designing and facilitating in-person, virtual, and blended training, presentations, and other adult learning opportunities.
• Project planning, management, and evaluation to include demonstrated success with grant projects.
• Mastery of MS Office; to include Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Mastery of Google Suite; to include Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.
• Mastery of a variety of video call, webinar, and virtual conferencing platforms.
• Analyzing data and using results to inform project planning.

Abilities:

• Work both independently and collaboratively in a remote/hybrid environment.
• Provide impactful, encouraging, and timely training and consultation services to library staff based on their unique needs.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.
• Build strong communities of practice and collaborative systems.
• Travel regularly to local, regional, state and/or national events as well as to facilitate training/conduct site visits.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.

Conditions of Employment (Required):

• Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
• Work extended schedule per business needs.
• Report to work location per business needs.
• Sign the acknowledgment form that this position is funded through federal funds and is subject to availability.
• Driving Required: To ensure the safety and efficiency of CDE operations, certain positions are designated as "Driving Required." These positions are required to safely operate a motor vehicle or a State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle to complete the travel requirements. These positions are subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and a valid driver's license requirement if it meets the following criteria:
• Travel Threshold: The position requires business-related travel at least 20% or more of standard working hours; AND
• Operational Necessity: The travel requirements cannot be reasonably or efficiently met by alternative transportation (e.g., public transit, ride-sharing, or rail) due to:
• Significant travel distances or out-of-state requirements.
• A high frequency of stops at multiple locations throughout the workday.
• The need to transport equipment or travel to areas where public transportation is unavailable or impractical.

Supplemental Information:

Complete Applications must include:

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.
• Cover Letter: Required - Attached to the application
• Resume: Required - Attached to the application
• Transcript: Required if using education to meet MQs - Attached to the online application and meeting requirements as described under "College Transcripts".

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement close may result in your application being removed from consideration. Resumes and Cover Letters WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented