May 13, 2024: Duluth Public Schools

Professional Development Coordinator
DDWIAA
Pay Range I-A: $1,760-$1,979 per week, 48 week position + Benefits 

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives. 

Summary:
The Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, facilitating, coordinating and monitoring, appropriate and timely district wide professional development for all staff  serving as a resource to other district personnel.  

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and presenting professional development programs and sessions to facilitate the achievement of district initiatives and in alignment with the strategic plan. Position consults with and advises administrators and managers regarding the design of staff development programs; establishes learning objectives; develops training materials; and assesses the impact of training sessions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, Adult Learning, Human Resources, Psychology, or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible related professional and/or educational experience.

Skill Requirements:

• Designing, organizing, conducting, and evaluating continuing education programs in support of organization-wide strategic initiatives based on assessment of learner needs using a variety of instructional approaches.
• Managing competing priorities, demands, and deadlines. 
• Assessing, recommending and implementing various program policies and procedures, and initiate program improvements.
• Facilitating trainings. 
• Making effective, informational, and motivational presentations to diverse audiences
• Applying logical thinking to problems and research.
• Using initiative and independent judgment.
• Preparing reports and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, including in public settings.
• Leading multiple projects and initiatives, identifying and adjusting training priorities, and meeting goals and deadlines.
• Establishing and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, supervisors, staff and other organizations, and the public.
• Learning new software and systems with ease.
• Planning, collaborating, coordinating, and facilitating a variety of meetings, workshops, trainings, and conferences.
• Understanding and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with school personnel, vendors, co-workers and the public.
• Organizing work, programs and activities to meet schedules, timelines and deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and organized record-keeping. 
• Planning and organizing meetings, presentations and the ability to present “best practices” data and research.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Project management practices and ability to apply those practices to programs/projects.
• Principles, methods, and tools for formal and on-the-job professional development and training
• Theories, strategies, and methodologies of adult learning
• Teaching and facilitation skills
• Basic principles of promotion, publicity, marketing, and advertising
• Current trends and developments in professional development
• Community resources and programs complimentary to professional development activities
• Research methods and techniques used in the professional development field
• Professional competencies related to a variety of occupational fields
• ?Methods and techniques of writing, composition, layout and production of professional development and training materials
• District organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Principles and techniques of budgeting and financial management
• Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware related to the development and delivery of professional development and training material.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance    

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

 Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. 

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org
  

Duluth Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

• PD Coordinator Job Desc Final.docx.pdf

  

April 26, 2024: City of Rochester

Nature of Work
The HR Business Partner performs mid-level, professional work, providing consultative support to management. Duties include employee relations and performance management; implementing recruitment and selection strategies; providing assistance and/or support in various HR functions such as staff development, HR policies, job classifications, and labor relations.

Review of applications will begin on May 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Starting salary is $85,306 to $100,361 with advancement to $125,451.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment. 

*Serve as a business partner by providing consultative services in the area of human resources and organizational development.

• Provide advice to supervisors regarding employee relations issues and effective practices; act as a liaison between management and employee/employee representative; consult with employees and/or their representatives to identify and resolve problems and issues; assist in developing employee relations program policies and procedures.
• At the direction of the Director of Human Resources, initiate and/or conduct employee investigations and ensures a fair resolution of employee relations issues.
• Provide effective coaching, mentoring, and counseling to leaders on various topics; draft and review counseling memos, employee corrective action documents, proposed disciplinary action letters and performance evaluation documentation.

*Assist the City supervisors with various duties that may span over several functional HR areas.

• Review and edit position descriptions to ensure accurate information; look for opportunities to create consistencies in position descriptions between like and similar positions across the City. 
• Research organizational policies and best practices as requested. 
• Assist in employee development trainings/initiatives in areas of HR expertise. 
• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees on interpretation and application of City policies and general HR-related questions. 
• Assist the HR business partners and supervisors in organizing and preparing materials for sensitive employment and labor relations matters. 
• Perform support activities for Civil Service Commissions as needed. 
• Lead or assist in projects, team objectives, work goals or initiatives as assigned.

*Partner with City supervisors to implement effective recruitment strategies, processes, and outreach to attract a qualified and diverse pool of candidates to the City.

• Maintain effective relationships by meeting regularly with HR business partners and supervisors to understand departmental ongoing talent needs and objectives. 
• Identify and recommend modern recruitment strategies to identify potential job candidates.
• Coordinate and attend job fairs and recruitment related events. 
• Develop relationships with various community and professional organizations. 
• Design professional vacancy announcements. 
• Advertise positions through various sources including, but not limited to: social media, web-based recruitment boards, colleges and universities, trade schools, professional organizations, and community groups. 

*Assist City supervisors with the selection process. 

• Score applications in compliance with the Veteran's Preference Act; add application points for qualified applicants, as applicable. 
• Research and develop competency-based selection tools, including but not limited to written and performance tests, interviews and assessment processes and rating tools. 
• Facilitate or participate on in-person interview panels. 
• Develop structured interview questionnaires utilizing behavioral/competency-based interviewing techniques. 
• Ensure all selection activities are in compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements. 
• Assist eligible candidates with relocation benefits, travel arrangements, and expense reimbursements.

Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
 
*Essential Functions 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, public administration, business, or a related field and at least four years of human resource generalist experience.

OR 

An equivalent combination of education to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted for the required amount of experience.

Don't check off every box in the minimum qualification requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! The City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but also lived experience to the team.

Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications
SPHR/PHR or IPMA HR certifications; experience working in a public entity such as a city, county, or school district.
Work experience with labor relations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
 
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary to Light Work: Exerting up to 10 to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.   If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
 
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
 
Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity
Frequent demands: standing, walking
Occasional demands: bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching; pushing/pulling, climbing
 
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing and touch
 
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)

For more information and to apply: City of Rochester Website