Senior Curriculum Design/Development and Training Specialist (R26-56)

Location: Albany, NY Category: Research Foundation Careers Job Type: Exempt Posted On: Tue Oct 13 2026 Job Description:

The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany's Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill a Senior Curriculum Design/Development and Training Specialist position within PDP's Department of Temporary Assistance Training in Albany, NY.

Description of Duties:

Under direction of the Department Manager or designee, this position provides leadership to professional education and training programs and project teams; serves as senior project staff, writing coach, and primary curriculum designer/developer on adult education/training teams that support current NYS policy initiatives; as well as serves as an instructional design and curriculum development specialist, trainer, and liaison to project sponsors.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Planning, researching, designing, developing, and implementing a variety of performance-based curricula and educational materials, including in-person classroom training, virtual classroom/online training, e-learning, and self-paced educational and performance support materials.

• Reviewing and monitoring curricula and written products to assure quality and conformance with project objectives.

• Delivering in-person classroom training throughout NYS, virtual classroom/online training using e-learning/webinar technology, and technical assistance programs.

• Conducting training needs assessments.

• Interpreting/using training evaluation data to revise/modify training curricula/materials.

• Completing assignments independently and within team settings.

• Providing coaching, mentoring, and leadership to project staff.

• Maintaining complete records, preparing routine reports, and assisting with preparation of materials for sponsors.

• Performing other duties as assigned to meet contract requirements.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization and a minimum of four years of experience in design, development, delivery, evaluation, and coordination of adult training programs.

• Excellent writing, speaking, training delivery, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, in-person and virtual classroom/online adult training methods, and instructional design and development methods.

• Experience leading project teams, encouraging and promoting teamwork and positive interactions, and coaching and developing skills of staff.

• Experience writing, critiquing, and instructing staff on developing instructional design and project work plans, training objectives, curricula, and educational materials (print and digital).

• Demonstrated ability to successfully work under pressure and attend to details, as well as effectively work on multiple projects with competing priorities/deadlines in shared staff resource setting.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently as well as within teams.

• Strong team and customer orientation.

• Working knowledge of the NYS social service delivery system and public welfare programs, such as Temporary Assistance, SNAP, Employment & Advancement Services, HEAP, and Child Support Enforcement, or the administrative/fair hearings process, welfare fraud investigations, and audit/quality improvement initiatives.

• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft products (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Edge, SharePoint, and Teams), and document and presentation templates.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to work variable days and work hours and travel regularly throughout NYS to deliver in-person training and attend meetings, including travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, English, Communications, or related field.

• Experience with technical writing or instructional design.

• Project management experience.

• Experience using Webex, Zoom, or other e-learning/webinar technology.

• Experience using FS Pro for Word.

• Experience working within a state or county social services agency or human services organization.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $72,000-$74,500 (annual)

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.