Information Systems Training Specialist, Lead - 26001373

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University seeks an Information Systems Training Specialist, Lead to design and deliver training for university systems and to manage user accounts and security roles. You will collaborate with faculty and staff, develop curricula, and provide first-line support for system upgrades.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, with duties including training needs assessment, documentation, reporting, and cross-department coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience.
• Experience designing training programs and curricula.
• Ability to deliver excellent end-user support and training.

Responsibilities

• Design, organize, and conduct training programs and curricula for the university systems.
• Process new user account requests, set up security roles, and run audits.
• Provide timely support to end-users with clear, patient communication.
• Coordinate with other departments to align projects and training initiatives.
• Prepare activity and status reports on assigned tasks.
• Monitor follow-up training sessions and assess needs.
• Write, edit, and test user documentation and prepare announcements for upgrades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training design

Curriculum development

Customer service

Communication

Documentation

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving, and the Georgia State University Foundation.

These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

University Advancement is seeking (1)Information Systems Training Specialist, Lead to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Job Duties

• Design, organize, and conduct training programs and curricula for the university scholarship and Advancement systems. Users include, but not limited to, faculty, staff, students. In addition, there are training sessions to assist supervisors, other trainers and support staff to plan for ad hoc issues such as new upgrades and consolidations.
• Process all new user account requests, including setups and security role assignments. Create and maintain security roles as determined by user staff position and responsibility. Run yearly user audits to ensure consistency and accuracy in maintaining active database user accounts.
• Provide administration support and excellent customer service to end-users by responding to problem reports in a timely manner, providing helpful solutions, and directing the problems to the most appropriate support when needed. Communicate with end-users in a patient and clear manner using understandable terms, Follow-up with end-users to ensure that problem reports have been satisfactorily handled.
• Communication: Consults and collaborates with personnel in other departments to coordinate activities related to projects assigned.
• Prepares and provides activity and status reports regarding the activities assigned
• Monitors and tracks follow-up training sessions with end-users.
• Consults with staff and faculty on training needs and formats.
• Responsible for writing, editing, and testing user documentation. Prepare global communications for end-user groups for important announcements such as upgrades or new training initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer:This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualification

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

College/Business Unit

University Advancement

Department:University Advancement

Location

Atlanta Campus

Shift:8:30 am - 5:15 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends

FLSA Status:Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.