Senior Training Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond seeks a Senior Training Specialist to drive system‑wide training initiatives. You will design and evaluate programs, advise leadership on education strategies, and partner with the Training and Development Manager on needs assessments.

You will also develop curricula, market events, and arrange delivery while evaluating outcomes. Bi-weekly New Employee Orientation will be facilitated.

Qualifications

• Five years of general HR experience or two years in training and staff development.
• Bachelor's degree in Adult Education, HR Management, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in related fields.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple training projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate system-wide training and development programs.
• Advise management on planning and developing training to meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate to conduct training/educational needs assessments.
• Develop curriculum/learning plans and program content.
• Market, deliver, or arrange delivery of training and evaluate results.
• Facilitate New Employee Orientation on a bi-weekly basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Training & Staff Dev

Self-direction

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education / HR / Healthcare Admin

Master's Degree in Adult Education / HR / Healthcare Admin

Job description

The Senior Training Specialist participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of system-wide training and development programs for VCUHS employees and leaders.

This job serves as an advisor to management for planning and developing training and educational programs that promote VCUHS's mission, goals and corporate culture or training programs that specifically address departmental needs.

In collaboration with the Training and Development Manager, this job also conducts training/educational needs assessments.

The Senior Training Specialist devises curriculum/learning plan, develops program content, markets event, delivers or arranges for delivery of the training program and evaluates results.

This position also facilitates and organizes New Employee Orientation bi-weekly.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current SPHR or PHR preferred

Experience REQUIRED:

• Five (5) years of general experience in Human Resources, or
• Two (2) years of professional level experience in training and staff development

Experience PREFERRED:

• Four (4) years of professional level experience in training and staff development

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education, Human Resources Management, Healthcare Administration or related field

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Adult Education, Human Resources Management, Healthcare Administration or related field

Independent action(s) required:

• Day-to-day training and development activities are completed with minimal supervision.
• Incumbents must be self-direct and able to manage daily workload autonomously.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Depending on the project/workload, additional work hours and occasional evening and weekend hours will be required.

Age Specific groups served:

• Adult, Geriatrics

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$68,660.80 - $106,433.60

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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