Training and Development Specialist

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to design and implement educational programs promoting inclusive dialogue, effective communication, and community engagement among students, faculty, and staff.

The role oversees signature programs like Safe Zone and Cultural Bridges, collaborates with campus partners to boost training capacity, and mentors student and staff facilitators to expand reach and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; experience facilitating trainings and curriculum development.
• Experience in program coordination and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of inclusive dialogue and community engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, assess, and revise curricula for S2D, Safe Zone, and Cultural Bridges programs.
• Manage signature training programs and coordinate workshop logistics including scheduling and materials preparation.
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify training needs and co-create workshops focused on inclusion and communication.
• Recruit, train, and mentor student and staff facilitators to expand program reach and effectiveness.
• Develop marketing and communication strategies to promote programs and increase university-wide participation.

Skills

Curriculum design

Facilitating trainings

Program coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Montana State University is hiring a Training and Development Specialist. This role involves designing, implementing, and continuously improving educational programs that promote inclusive dialogue, effective communication, and community engagement among students, faculty, and staff. The specialist manages signature programs like Safe Zone and Cultural Bridges while collaborating with campus partners to enhance training capacity and impact.

Highlights

• Design, develop, assess, and revise curricula for Skills to Dialogue (S2D), Safe Zone, and Cultural Bridges programs.
• Manage signature training programs and coordinate workshop logistics including scheduling and materials preparation.
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify training needs and co-create workshops focused on inclusion and communication.
• Recruit, train, and mentor student and staff facilitators to expand program reach and effectiveness.
• Develop marketing and communication strategies to promote programs and increase university-wide participation.
• Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, experience facilitating trainings, curriculum development, program coordination, and strong communication skills.
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, higher education experience, knowledge of intergroup dialogue and conflict resolution, and marketing or outreach experience.
• Starting salary begins at $23.323 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Position is classified, benefits eligible, with full-time employment under the Division of Student Success.
• Works closely with diverse campus populations and the Director on strategic training initiatives and custom workshops.