Total 48 Education / Training job vacancies in Rock Island, Illinois

SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is To plan, implement, administer, and advise on Voluntary Education opportunities, the Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) program, career and force development programs, testing, and other education and training services and activities available to military members, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians and family members.

DUTIES:

• Provides individual career, academic, and force development advisement services to military personnel, dependents, and civilian personnel pursuing Voluntary Education opportunities.
• Serves as technical expert on a variety of Voluntary Education programs.
• Provides advisement and coordination on the SkillBridge program.
• Provides mass briefings and a variety of outreach and customer services duties.
• Performs various administrative duties related to the Voluntary Education program.

• You will coordinate all new and revised curricula for officer training, developing and recommending policy and direction for development, maintenance, management and evaluation of programs and materials.
• You will oversee the course curricula review and coordinate the approval process for all Naval Science courses.
• You will provide educational expertise to Course Coordinators in the instructional design/curricula development process and the timing of each step.
• You will plan educational activities for new faculty; identify training needs of new instructors as related to development for assignment.
• You will assist in the establishment of annual fiscal requirements, and also manages and coordinates assigned short fuse projects on a variety of topics.

• You will review problems received and recommend alternative solutions for matters identified in travel program.
• You will answer complex and non-routine questions on topics ranging from software use, entitlements, travel policy issues, transaction problems, and payment problems.
• You will serve as liaison between DFAS and travelers to resolve travel settlement issues.
• You will ensure supporting documentation attached to authorizations and vouchers is complete and satisfactorily meets audit requirements and standards.

• You will direct, plan, manage and coordinate DPTMS programs and resources.
• You will draft and prepare executive correspondence and reports to higher headquarters, subordinate and serviced activities.
• You will execute the military training program in support of garrison.
• You will administer the Army military personnel testing program; manages training ammunition; and provides training aid support to all active and reserve component personnel.
• You will develop and execute all contingency plans necessary for rapid reaction to domestic emergencies, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters associated with earthquakes and weather phenomena.
• You will coordinate installation plans with all major tenant units, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and state and local emergency management agencies.
• You will direct the garrison's personnel security, intelligence and counterintelligence programs.
• You will manage and controls the programs and operations through more than two lines of supervision.

The College of Computing & Data Science (CCDS) invites applications for the position of Research Associate.

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and #6 for Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow'. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our team as a Research Associate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop LLM-based techniques for spatiotemporal data mining
• Collaborate with fellow researchers to design advanced algorithms and theories.
• Publish academic papers or patents.
• Guide and support associated students.
• Participate in and contribute to pertinent meetings
• Design, implement and test AI models for the project.
• Write reports and papers.

Job Requirements:

• Master degree in computer science or related fields of study
• Solid knowledge in graph algorithms and machine learning models
• Practical experience of dealing with spatiotemporal data
• Good communication and presentation (oral and written) skills (in English)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The key objective is to support efforts to excellence in providing advanced education, spearheading groundbreaking research, and delivering unparalleled professional services.

We are looking for a Research Associate to enhance the blast resistance of precast structures and analyze progressive collapse in flat slab systems. The role will focus on creating safer and resilient environments, addressing critical challenges, such as structural safety and resilience, and contributing meaningfully to our overarching commitment to protect communities and foster innovation in construction safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and perform in-depth analyses to improve blast resistance in precast structures and assess the risk of progressive collapse in flat slab systems.
• Develop and implement innovative methods and solutions to enhance building safety and structural resilience.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design, test, and optimize new materials and construction techniques.
• Provide expert guidance on blast mitigation strategies and progressive collapse prevention in project planning.
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards while contributing to the university’s mission of fostering innovation and protecting community welfare.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field
• Knowledge of blast effects on structures and progressive collapse analysis
• Familiarity with blast resistance safety standards
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience with precast concrete structure design and analysis
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD.
• Competent in analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Job description

• Maintain classroom organization and procedures (including supervision and rest time)
• Provide administrative support in preparation of activities
• Provide quality care and supervision to primary school children
• Liaising with school management and parents on matters in particular regarding student affairs and teaching & learning issues
• Attend to Student-Parent matters with regards to activities, policies, enrolment, student’s academic and behavioural attitudes and achievements
• Prefer to be able to speak Chinese and act as Chinese-language teacher - a strong command of Chinese language and good credit in 'O'-Level Chinese.
• Joyful disposition, energetic and enjoys working with young children
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned

No experience required, on-the-job training will be provided.

Job Type: Contract (5-6 months from January)

Hourly Rate: From $13-15 per hour.

Schedule:

• Daily (1 pm to 6 pm)
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Upper Secondary Qualification (Preferred)

Experience:

• Student Care/Child Care: NA

The Nanyang Business School (NBS) is recruiting a Legal Research Associate in the area of AI, data protection and data privacy law, technology law, health law and cybersecurity law and practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in primary legal research on databases such as Lexis-Nexis, HeinOnline etc
• Collate research materials found, inclusive of preparing summaries of research materials which involves reading and drafting written summaries of regulatory materials, legal judgments, and secondary materials
• Formulation and development of data governance practices and frameworks
• Implementing empirical research
• Other research administrative tasks

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Law degree or Juris Doctor from a good University, with experience in research and/or AI law and regulation and/or in data protection law
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with leadership potentional
• Organised and meticulous
• Capable of following instructions meticulously
• Team player and able to work independently
• Solid understanding of technology is an advantage

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow'. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our team as a Research Associate.

The Research Associate will work on a funded interdisciplinary grant at the intersection of graph data management, cognitive psychology, and data visualization to support the University’s research in data science. The project seeks to develop a novel data-driven framework for user-friendly visualization of property graph schemas that is informed by theories from cognitive psychology. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop effective abstraction and algorithms for visualisation of property graph schema.
• Assist in development of user-friendly and interactive interface for visualisation of property graphs.
• Liaise with various stakeholders.
• Contribute to the production of research reports.
• Contribute to the dissemination of research findings.
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigators.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably Master in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and programming skills.
• Strong background in algorithms and data management.
• Experience using programming language such as JavaScript, TypeScript and Python
• Excellent organizational skills and able to work within given deadlines.
• Self-directed learner who effectively picks up relevant skills as needed.
• Excellent teamwork and verbal, written communication skills
• In-depth knowledge relevant to the project domain.
• Demonstrated capability to conduct innovative research.
• The ability and willingness to adapt and incorporate novel ideas and approaches in scientific industry.
• Ability to initiate collaboration research in multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee and report project progress.
• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job description

• Maintain classroom organization and procedures (including supervision and rest time)
• Provide administrative support in preparation of activities
• Provide quality care and supervision to primary school children
• Liaising with school management and parents on matters in particular regarding student affairs and teaching & learning issues
• Attend to Student-Parent matters with regards to activities, policies, enrolment, student’s academic and behavioural attitudes and achievements
• Able to speak Chinese and act as Chinese-language teacher - a strong command of Chinese language and good credit in 'O'-Level Chinese required.
• Joyful disposition, energetic and enjoys working with young children
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned

Experience of 2-3 years preferred.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: From $2200

Schedule:

• Daily (10 am to 7 pm)
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Upper Secondary Qualification (Preferred)

Experience:

• Student Care/Child Care: 2 year (Preferred)

This Supervisory Training Specialist position is located at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will serve as a liaison concerning training matters between the Federal Security Director (FSD) and TSA Headquarters, including the Office of Training and Development (OTD) and the Headquarters Aviation Programs Office. As a Supervisory Training Specialist, you will supervise employees performing training work, manage projects within assigned resources, and resolve routine problems that impact the objectives of the organization unit. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the planning, directing, scheduling, and evaluation and integration of training and professional development products and services with the airport environment. Promoting the availability of these products and services to the workforce in accordance with the OTD's strategic training direction.
• Serving as a resource to the Federal Security Director management staff with regard to coordinating plans, programs, standards and procedures governing airport-wide training, career development, screener recertification, and screener performance improvement programs and activities.
• Providing advice and guidance to the FSD management staff pertinent to the training needs and workforce performance improvement programs generated in support of the airport functions.
• Assisting with briefings for senior-level management and staff on training and development issues. Ensuring that training products respond to TSA goals and objectives.
• Documenting training activities and accomplishments and ensuring the currency of training database and materials. Assisting in managing instructors.
• Scheduling new hire training.
• Acting as a TSA Approved Instructor (TAI) or Test Administrator.

Plans and implements an individualized instructional program based on assessment data, knowledge of teaching strategies, learning styles, and availability of resources.

Must select appropriate individualized teaching techniques which may include individual guidance, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, media instruction, computerized instruction, large and small group instruction or behavior modification, etc.

Selects, orders and uses a wide diversity of instructional materials based on student needs and abilities including self-study, programmed materials, and media, etc.

Designs and develops curricula to meet the diverse learning needs of an incarcerated adult population.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Senior Executive / Executive, Grants Management with the Office of Education Research (OER).

Responsibilities

• Support the grants management team in the administration of research grants.
• Assist in pre-to-post award research grant administration processes including grant application, budgetary checks, review, completeness checks, grant award, variations, project progress and final reports.
• Manage and ensure research grant administration policies, guidelines and terms and conditions are in accordance with the research grant funding agencies’ and institute’s regulations.
• Support in institutional grant management processes including award creation in grant management systems.
• Provide consultation to project teams on grants processes and guidelines.
• Facilitate grant closure processes.
• Facilitate Research Collaboration Agreements (RCA) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) between grant stakeholders.
• Support in grants management events organised by the unit.
• Support in ensuring SOPs are updated timely.
• Design/create grants related infographics/posters/collaterals for stakeholder communication and events where required.
• Maintain unit’s research portals, project databases, records and documents.
• Liaison with stakeholders, external parties and auditors.
• Assist in organizing and providing secretarial and logistical support for research grants panel meetings including recording of minutes.
• Support the Associate Dean Grants Management and Strategic Analytics in scheduling, slides preparation and any other duties as and when assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic diploma.
• Preferably with 2 to 3 years of working experience in research grant and/or project management in an educational institution.
• Possess good writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with faculty and staff across various administrative units.
• Strong numerical skills with an eye for detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Able to monitor compliance in policies and uphold governance of policies.
• Strong team player.
• Able to learn fast, multi-task and work within tight timelines.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of MS Office applications and willingness to learn or use new IT software and applications as and when required.
• Experience in designing infographics will be an added advantage.

Closing Date

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.

Freelance Associate Lecturer

We are currently seeking passionate and experienced Freelance Associate Lecturer to join our team to provide nursing related trainings and contribute to the education of aspiring nursing assistants and even care givers.

Responsibilities

As an Freelance Associate Lecturer, you will play a vital role in training and preparing students for healthcare assistant related careers such as nurse assistants, patient service associates, etc. At the same time, you may also be deployed to train care givers to learn the necessary techniques on care giving. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative training programmes, guiding students through their education, and helping them become competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. The key responsibilities are as follows:

1. Course Instruction: Develop and deliver instructional content related to healthcare programmes, ensuring alignment with curriculum objects and industry standards;

2. Practical Training: Conduct hands-on training sessions, demonstrations and clinical simulations to help students develop essential skills in healthcare nursing and patient care.

3. Supervision: Oversee students during clinical placements (not applicable for short course), providing guidance and feedback to ensure that they meet clinical competency requirements.

4. Assessment and Evaluation: Design and administer assessments, practical examinations, and evaluations to measure students’ understanding and progress.

5. Mentorship: Provide academic and career guidance to students, fostering a supportive and conducive learning environment.

6. Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow faculty members and administrative staff to ensure a cohesive and effective learning experience.

7. Compliance: Ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards in healthcare education.

Qualifications:

· Diploma in Nursing and above from a recognised local polytechnic;

- Specialisation in operating theatre preferred;

· Preferably to have obtained Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) or Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA);

· Currently registered nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board;

· At least 5 years of experience in a healthcare related role;

· Strong knowledge of nursing healthcare and related principles, techniques, and practices;

· Excellent communication and presentation skills;

· Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals;

· Proficient in relevant software and educational tools

· Commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research.

With over 3,000 undergraduates students and 1,000 graduate students it is one of the largest EEE schools in the world and ranks 10th in the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subjects.

Today, the School has become one of the world’s largest engineering schools that nurtures competent engineers and researchers. Each year, the School graduates over a thousand students who are ready to take on great ambitions and challenges.

For more details, please view: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee

Innovative Electronic & Electromagnetic Devices Laboratory (i-Lab) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is looking for a Research Assistant to conduct research in the field of microelectronics. The role will focus on design, simulation, and experimental characterization of novel micro-electro-mechanical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Theoretical investigations on new microelectronic components.
• Design and Multiphysics simulation of microelectromechanical radiofrequency components.
• Experimental characterization of microelectronic components.
• Providing general research support to i-Lab.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in simulating microelectronic components, complemented by advanced analytical skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good team working skills.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.