Group Meeting Facilitator (AER3)

Group Meeting Facilitator (AER3)

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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.

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

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

Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships

Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients

Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary

Employees must be sharp, focused, and alert

Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external)

Must have high level of analytical skills

Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications

Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader

Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives

Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people

Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing

Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions

Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or workstreams

Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while being mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications

Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions and prioritize tasks

Understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.

Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors

Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together

Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference

Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Competitive Compensation: The pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. The Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the Plan you elect for medical and