fyi Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. Industrial & Organizational Psychologist Director of Graduate Programs in Psychology Division of Applied Behavioral Sciences University of Baltimore 1420 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 410 837 5348 Fax: 410 837 4059 http://home.ubalt.edu/tmitch [log in to unmask] _____ From: Torrey Owens [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 2:26 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Two Job Opportunities (Consulting and Full-time) Hello! I have two job opportunities (see details below) that I wanted to share with you. Please let me know if you are interested in either one of these. Also, please feel free to pass these along to your friends or colleagues who would be interested. I hope all is well with you. Please keep in touch. Regards, Torrey Torrey M. Owens Strategic Development Associates, LLC 410-923-8818 www.4sda.com <http://www.4sda.com/> PeopleSoft ISD consulting position Strategic Development Associates, LLC is looking of an Instructional Design consultant to conduct ISD and training work to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) computer system, specifically budgeting and forecasting processes. Duties: The consultant will work with a Training Project Leader and subject matter experts to analyze, design, development, deliver and evaluate blended learning solutions. Additional duties may involve documenting processes and assisting with communication efforts. Estimated commitment of 40 hours/week for 6-7 months. Most of the work will be performed at the client site. Requirements: * 3 - 5 years experience designing blended learning solutions - interactive, web-based and classroom training, including all related training materials and job aids. * Create design products as needed (front end analysis; learning objectives; needs assessment; storyboards and templates; design specs; instructor guides & workbooks-online and paper; job aids; training delivery; and design of learning and e-learning systems) * Experience in documenting business process for technology implementations, PeopleSoft is a plus. * Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills. * Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, and have the ability to put those tasks in priority. * Self-management abilities to project a professional, consistent image.(e.g, self-motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability, and ability to meet deadlines agreed to in contractual obligations). * Broad variety of computer skills. Start Date: Mid November (ASAP End Date: June, 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Education: Bachelor's degree required in instructional design, HRD or related field with relevant work experience. Master's degree a plus. If you are interested, please send your resume to Torrey Owens, Strategic Development Associates, LLC at [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ Instructional Designer (FULL-TIME/PERMANENT) Strategic Development Associates, LLC is looking of a full-time/permanent Instructional Designer to work within a fast-paced and growing sales organization that sells Information Technology staffing company in Hanover, Maryland. Duties: Supports Professional Development initiatives through the design and development of blended and sales/account management learning programs that have impact on the business through individual performance. Work in collaboration with the learning manager, SMEs and executive sponsors to analyze the learning and performance need, create a high-level program design and develop the program. Responsibilities: Work with the Learning Program Manager to insure programs support business objectives and the goals Professional Development. Design, develop and implement courseware that supports large scope blended solutions as well as single course events. Continuously update and enhance existing programs taking into account new delivery methods and solutions. Create sound learning plans to keep programs current with changing business needs, e-learning technology and firm's strategy. Continually improve a systematic instructional design model to optimize capability to develop courses that may include a wide variety of media. Leverage learning standards in your program design and development (SCORM/AICC). Qualifications: * 3 - 5 years instructional design experience in a business setting. * Experience with large-scale, sales related learning initiatives preferred. * Expertise in Instructional Objectives and models, Learning Object Methodology, Measurement and current e-learning technologies required. * Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills. * Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks. * Self-management abilities to project a professional image (e.g. self-motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability, and ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines). * Broad variety of computer skills. Education: BA Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Adult Education or related discipline. Please send resumes to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> - ATTN: Torrey Owens