Curriculum Manager jobs in Pueblo, CO

These two positions are covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins). 

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About the Work Unit

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to continuously improve course content and evaluate training formats;
• Evaluate and identify training and development needs and objectives;
• Develop curricula to meet new training needs and objectives, including designing, developing and revising course content;
• Measure training program effectiveness and modify course content, delivery method, etc. to ensure training needs are met;
• Identify changes and updates in training needs due to changes in strategic goals, policy, statistics, and applicability through continuing communication with employees, management, and business partners;
• Create, update and manage all learning materials for participants;
• Manage training projects as assigned, such as leading the efforts to plan, organize and schedule National Highway Institute (NHI) training;
• Develop program delivery schedules;
• Develop and manage appropriate filing systems to maintain employee and work unit records;
• Manage and analyze data in the Learning Management System (LMS) (CDOT uses the training management system module within SAP as the LMS); create standard and ad hoc reports, identify trends and/or issues, present data analysis results via charts, graphs, tables, etc., and evaluate and make recommendations for both eLearning and classroom instruction;
• Review and validate data in the LMS; monitor and input data pertaining to course registration and administration, course attendance, course evaluations, and tracking and scheduling records;
• Determine appropriate method for effective delivery of course content;
• Decide what method(s) to use to evaluate training program effectiveness;
• Make necessary modifications to course manuals and resource materials;
• Assemble training manuals and materials;
• Coordinate and participate in classroom set-up;
• Partners with both internal and external customers to utilize their expertise in order to provide training needs and employee development opportunities;
• Familiarize instructors with Maintenance & Operations Training Services policies and procedures;
• Provide consultation and collaboration with CDOT business units and regions on projects to support employee development and training;
• Work with the Maintenance & Operations Training Services team and other stakeholders to evaluate and identify needs and topics of organizational development projects;
• Act as a training resource, answer questions related to individual/departmental/organizational training and learning;
• Participate in continuing education to improve and enhance work performance;
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Primarily 7:00 am – 5:30 pm work hours, Monday-Thursday in an office setting.  Hybrid work office/remote offered

• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range

  Occasional overnight travel (up to 15-25%)  throughout

• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications  

Seven years of experience in the following:

• Four years of experience in curriculum development

• Three years of instructor led training or providing on-the-job training experience with an emphasis on technical training. 

• Three years of instructor led training or providing on-the-job training experience with an emphasis on technical training. 

Substitutions:

A graduate degree in the required above fields will substitute on a year for year basis for the instructor led training or on the job training experience.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be pro-rated.

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.

 Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Possess a CDL license;
• Extensive experience in delivering a wide range of technical training courses to adult audiences;
• Conducted training and organizational development need assessments;
• Working knowledge of talent management, change leadership, and OD theories, principles, and practices and the ability to translate complex ideas into simple, business-focused application;
• Demonstrated competency in both small and large group facilitation and planning, individual and team coaching, design and delivery/facilitation of leadership and team development sessions; coaching certification preferred;
• Must have a good sense of humor paired with strong personal accountability, and the ability to build excellent working relationships with the team, peers, and stakeholders;
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information;
• Comprehensive understanding and application of theories, principles, and best practices of organizational development, adult learning, and curriculum development;
• Demonstrated ability to determine training and development needs for specific program areas and/or organizational initiatives;
• Change management skills; sound working knowledge of theoretical change management models and practical experience in managing change initiatives;
• Developing high quality training material within a collaborative team environment;
• Extensive professional experience in organizational development;
• Experience in partnering with diverse customers, professionals, consultants, stakeholders and staff in order to assess training needs and organizational development activities;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Applicant Checklist 
 
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. 
4. A chronological resume
5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.  
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above.  Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. 

1. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.