Senior Academic Innovation Learning Specialist

Department

Florida Institute for Child Welfare

Responsibilities

The Senior Academic Innovation Learning Specialist coordinates and facilitates simulation-based learning, faculty development, and experiential learning initiatives that prepare students and faculty to engage effectively with Florida's child welfare system. Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating simulation experiences in the Experiential Learning Lab and at university locations throughout Florida, including scheduling, logistics, university partner coordination, actor recruitment and preparation, resource management, and participant evaluation.
• Facilitating simulations, structured debriefs, faculty development workshops, simulation training, communities of practice, and faculty workgroups focused on experiential learning and child welfare education.
• Collaborating with Institute programs to pilot and implement innovative educational tools, simulations, coaching resources, and faculty and student initiatives, while serving as a backup facilitator for Institute learning events as needed.
• Providing child welfare subject matter expertise to support curriculum implementation, faculty consultation, simulation development, conference presentations, webinars, and educational outreach.
• Strengthening relationships with universities and faculty across Florida and expanding the Institute's capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality experiential learning opportunities statewide.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years' experience related to health and human services or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, education, instructional design, child and family studies, public administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience working in Florida's child welfare system or supporting Florida's child welfare workforce.
• Experience facilitating simulation-based learning, experiential learning, role-play activities, or case-based instruction.
• Experience designing or implementing simulations, including scenario preparation, actor coordination, facilitation, and participant debriefing.
• Experience working with institutions of higher education, university faculty, or students.
• Experience facilitating faculty development workshops, communities of practice, or collaborative workgroups.
• Experience providing child welfare subject matter expertise for curriculum development or implementation.
• Experience piloting or implementing innovative learning tools, educational technologies, or interdisciplinary learning initiatives.
• Experience delivering presentations, webinars, or conference sessions to professional audiences.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods used to assess participant learning and program outcomes.

Helpful

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare is housed at the Florida State University College of Social Work. The purpose of the institute is to advance the well-being of children and families by improving the performance of child protection and child welfare services through research, policy analysis, evaluation, and leadership development. Suggested to visit The Florida Institute for Child Welfare for more information.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated salary between low to mid $60,000's, commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.