Employment

Eastern Division Director

Eastern Division – TBD
Full-Time

Position Description: Manages, oversees and coordinates staff and division operations and projects. Primarily focuses on program marketing and oversight of state and district consultants. Identifies and recruits new sites and districts; maintains existing sites/districts portfolio, monitors, and executes the plan via ongoing communication, site visits, deliverables and professional development. Maintains a high level of responsiveness to the specific needs of the sites during implementation and while providing ongoing support. Provides consultative services to sites in the area of analysis and use of data, team structure and professional development.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews and provides staff directives on project plans to meet Company objectives and alignment with division and organization mission.
• Supervises and manages staff effectively through prioritizing and organizing program efforts within a collaborative setting.
• Monitors and validates division quantitative and qualitative effectiveness in program implementation and institutionalization.
• Monitors work productivity and quality to ensure compliance with Company standards and practices.
• Leads cross-functional division and headquarter teams to develop division site growth plans and utilizes appropriate data sources to develop division tactical plans.
• Performs quality control review and monitors the effectiveness of the program including information sessions, data collection, and certification.
• Serves as a liaison and provides technical support to sites, Division liaisons and District Directors.
• Participates in trainings to update program and professional knowledge.
• Fiscally responsible for budget development, administration, monitoring and control on allocated operating budgets.
•  Plans and executes division meeting that effectively implement objectives and strategies as determined by the Company.
• Provides effective coaching, development, and motivation and monitors team performance to include plans that develop talent or increased responsibility, early identification of performance challenges or deficiencies and creation of action plans to appropriately address performance gaps.
• Works closely with the Executive Team and in partnership with Human Resources to guide all disciplinary actions in the division up to and including termination.
• Provides a leadership role at Summer Institute.
• Key member of various project-based or initiatives-based committees.
• Performs other similar duties assigned by the Company.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational philosophy that supports access to a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
• Proven ability to motivate individuals, to lead and work effectively in collaborative teams, and to possess unquestioned integrity and respect for others.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• High level of internal and external customer satisfaction
• Willingness to travel (1/3 to ½ of total work days).
  

Ability to:

• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Implement goals, initiate projects and programs.
• Work independently with minimal oversight and maintain a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Manage multiple tasks and to anticipate needs and accurately sense urgency and sensitivity of a situation.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Microsoft Office Suites
• Dynamics CRM
• General office equipment
• WebEx
• Cliqbook/Concur

Experience and Education:

• Post-graduate degree in education or related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in education and administration.

Language Skill:

• Ability to read and interpret documents, policies and procedures and data information. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively with clients and employees.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

 Work Environment:

• Typical office conditions; low to moderate noise, generally quiet.
  
  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

  AVID Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, gender expression, national origin, marital status or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to careers@avidcenter.org by May 31, 2013.

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E-Learning/HTML5 Developer

San Diego, CA
Full-Time

Position Description: The E-Learning/HTML5 Developer is responsible for participating in the design, development and maintenance of a variety of multimedia, E-learning and/or M-learning solutions. He/she reports to the Senior E-Learning Developer. He/she develops E-learning projects and assembles all the course elements into a running course, adds interactivity and ensures the course can interface with a Learning Management System as required. He/she should have in-depth HTML5 experience in both web and application development tools/technologies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver new E-Learning content for both external and internal audiences.
• Consult and collaborate with SMEs (internal and external) and other IDEA Team members to inform design and development on E-Learning content based on sound, proven instructional design principles..
• Collaborate with IDEA Team members and other AVID Center staff members as appropriate on E-Learning and multimedia projects.
• Collaborate with LMS/CMS service providers and/or IT staff supporting the LMS/CMS regarding compatibility and/or SCORM issues when necessary.
• Produce products that are received with a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction while managing multiple priorities.
• Keep current with E-Learning and multimedia authoring technologies by participating in communities of practice and attending trainings.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned by the Director of Instructional Design & E-learning Arts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Educational Technology, Interactive Design or like area and 3+ years of experience in the field
• Deeply Experienced in HTML5
• Proficient in Flash / ActionScript 3.0
• Proficient in development using – Photoshop / Illustrator / DreamWeaver / CSS / JavaScript / HTML / XML
• Experience with ADDIE or similar development process
• Experience with at least one LMS (Learning Management System) and/or CMS (Content Management System)
• Experience designing to SCORM standards/requirements is highly desired
• Experience designing to Section 508 compliance standards is highly desired
• Awareness of Tin Can API
• Experience with Articulate and Camtasia is desired
• Experience editing video with Adobe Premier and/or Final Cut Pro is desired
  

Ability to:

• Analyze and problem-solve effectively and efficiently
• Apply good judgment, organization, initiative, and work independently
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks for multiple projects simultaneously
• Adapt to and work effectively and efficiently both individually an within a group

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Laptop with docking station and two monitors
• Adobe eLearning Suite 6 and other development software as applicable
• Microsoft Office Suites
• General office equipment

Experience and Education:

• Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Educational Technology, or Related Field and at least 3 years of experience with developing content within HTML5 and related development tools. Familiarity with Actionscript 3.0 is desired but not required.

Language Skill:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to keyboard and handle objects; and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

 Work Environment:

• Typical office conditions; low to moderate noise, generally quiet.
  
  

• This description in not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with this position.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=4690751.

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Senior Graphic Designer

San Diego, CA
Full-Time

Position Description: The Senior Graphic Designer plays a lead role to create concepts, comps, layouts and final art. He/she presents visual solutions to internal/external clients and helps communicate strategies behind design ideas and executions. He/she is an expert at optimizing graphics files for distribution via web, mobile and other digital media.

Essential Duties:

• Create visual design assets for company identity, branding, motion graphics, videos, presentations, e-learning, and possibly print.
• Present design concepts and recommendations, then execute on them to support requirements.
• Collaborate with content producers, web developers, and marketing managers as well as SMEs to develop creative assets.
• Visually communicate educational and technical elements from concept to completion
• Optimize graphics files for web, mobile and other digital media.
• Ensure consistency with company design and brand guidelines.
• Plan production schedules for the various steps in the design process.
• Maintain creative assets in Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.

Other Duties:

• As requested by the Company, may be required to work at Summer Institute during the summer season.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the theory techniques required to produce and perform works of visual arts including:  typology, color theory, interface design, and page layout.
• Strong knowledge of major design applications, especially Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 or higher.
• Familiarity with best practices for web design, usability and technical implementation.
• Broad design experience that includes web, print, logos, presentations, and videos.
• Working knowledge of other aspects of web development and technologies, as they relate to design and creating client-appropriate experiences.
• Exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, sense of humor, team spirit, commitment, and professionalism.
• Familiarity with compatibility and cross-platform issues related to the major browsers and operating systems.
• Excellent spoken, written, and visual communication and presentation skills.

Ability to:

• Combine requirements from different business areas to form conclusions and guide clients to refined solutions.
• Calibrate monitors to produce consistent color representation across divergent media.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Analyze needs and product requirements to create design.
• Apply good judgment, organize, initiate and follow through with work assignments.
• Design for both small and large budget projects.
• Ensure consistency with corporate design and brand guidelines.
• Work independently and within teams while managing multiple projects according to set timelines

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 or higher
• Microsoft Office Suites
• FTP and file sharing systems.
• Various SaaS services and client-based applications as needed

Experience and Education:

• BA or higher in graphic design.
• 5 to 8 + years’ experience in a professional design role, producing and/or creating strategic multimedia graphic solutions.

Language Skill:

• Ability to read and interpret documents, policies and procedures, and data information. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively with clients and employees.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

 Work Environment:

• Typical office conditions, low to moderate noise, generally quiet.
  

• Portfolio Submission:

  • Only candidates who submit samples by PDF or URL viewable at no less than 720x1080 will be considered for this position. Samples must show a full range of design work as described above.

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

AVID Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, gender expression, national origin, marital status or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio in ONE document to https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=4931261.

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