Job Details
Job Location: Brooks Crossing in Newport News, Virginia - Newport News, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education
Description
About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. WE discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress, and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in daily preserving and delivering this mission.
About GO TEC™
Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO TEC™) is a collaborative hub-and-spoke program, administered by the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, VA, that builds strategic talent pipelines from K12 to higher education. Starting in middle school, GO TEC partners engage students in Career Connection labs using hands-on learning for high-demand career pathways such as precision machining, welding, IT and cybersecurity, robotics and automation, precision agriculture, biotechnology, energy, mechatronics, and advanced materials.
About the Role
In support of IALR’s economic transformation mission and in partnership with Old Dominion University’s Research Foundation (ODURF), the GO Virginia Region 5 (VDOE Sup. Region 2) Training Coordinator works with K12 educators across the Greater Hampton Roads region to deliver GO TEC Career Connections curriculum and ensure up-to-date training on industry-specific equipment used in the program. The Coordinator provides continuous program support by offering a one-of-a-kind training opportunity for GO TEC teachers as well as technical support to ensure proper equipment setup and maintenance for each middle school lab. The Training Coordinator works as part of a team to support and expand GO TEC pathways. The Training Coordinator is a full-time, grant-funded (approx. three years) position located at Brooks Crossing in Newport News, Virginia, reporting directly to the GO TEC Technical & Training Manager at IALR with GOVA Region 5 activity oversight and coordination by ODU’s In-Region Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver the GO TEC Career Connections Summer Teacher Training Institute and year-round training for K12 teachers in Region 5.
- Assist in maintaining and operating the GO TEC Region 5 Training Lab with Brooks Crossing and ODU staff.
- Provide instructional and technical support for GO TEC equipment.
- Offer program support through in-person, virtual, and recorded formats.
- Act as the primary contact for equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance in Region 5.
- Support the implementation of GO TEC curriculum aligned with industry needs.
- Foster collaboration to share instructional best practices for GO TEC units.
- Audit instructional delivery with IALR GO TEC staff to assess curriculum effectiveness.
- Organize design and skill competitions for middle school students within GO TEC areas.
- Travel to IALR and K12 schools as needed, with occasional overnight trips.
- Attend training and professional development as required.
- Build and maintain relationships with Region 5 and state stakeholders for GO TEC initiatives.
- Represent the IALR Advanced Learning Division at meetings and events.
- Disseminate GO TEC information through presentations and various media.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Location
Brooks Crossing in Newport News, Virginia
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a proactive, skilled mentor with a strong background in instructional technology and 3D modeling software, ready to create hands-on, effective learning experiences. They thrive in collaborative environments and bring both technical expertise and a commitment to fostering workforce development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience using instructional and industry technologies.
- Experience with Solid Works, Fusion 360, or other 3-D modeling software applications preferred.
- Experience in developing curriculum and/or training to support education and workforce development preferred.
- Must be able to move freely between facilities
- Operate and maintain program and training equipment; manual dexterity.
- Light physical work may be required
- Must be able to operate and manipulate a keyboard
- May lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Salary & Benefits
IALR will offer a salary of $55,000- $65,000. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment, all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with lower-than-expected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.ialr.org/employment. Interviews will begin as qualified applicants are identified.
Other Details
Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting on October 28, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as the position may close at any time once a suitable candidate is selected. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and thank all applicants for their time and effort in applying.
