Training Developer Specialist

University of Alabama Libraries; College Park, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland is seeking a Training Developer Specialist for the Elevate team in College Park, MD. The role focuses on designing and developing high-quality training content, including e-learning modules, user guides, presentations, and microlearning videos.

The Training Developer Specialist reports to the Training Lead and collaborates across the Elevate team to support the next generation of student services computing. Evening or weekend shifts may be required in some circumstances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years of related experience.
• Education/substitution: up to four years may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops training content, including e-learning modules, user guides, presentations, and microlearning videos.
• Works under supervision of Training Lead while collaborating with the Elevate team.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Camtasia

Articulate

Snag-it

Job description

Position title: Training Developer Specialist

Position #: JR104825

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

Join our Elevate team to be part of the transformation to the next generation of student services computing at the University of Maryland (UMD). We are seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Training Developer Specialist for the Elevate team.

This role designs and develops high-quality training content, including e-learning modules, user guides, presentations, microlearning videos.

The Training Developer Specialist receives direct supervision from the Training Lead but is expected to work across the Elevate team as necessary.

This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.

Licenses/ Certifications: Valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in related field.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of organizational principles and time management practices.
• Skill in project management, including planning, coordinating, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of initiatives within established timelines.
• Skill in verbal and written communication to clearly convey information, prepare correspondence, and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and evaluate options.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Preferences

• Ability to operate effectively within a larger project workstream, contributing independently while collaborating closely with other training developers and project team members.
• Prior experience working within a highereducation environment (institutional, consulting, or system implementation) is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing storyboards, and designing and authoring training materials such as user guides, presentations, e-learning modules, etc.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills, capable of delivering complex, technical information to a broad range of audiences.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar large enterprise systems.
• Collaborative and detailoriented, with the ability to work effectively with project team members and campus stakeholders in fastmoving environments.
• Experience with tools including Camtasia, Articulate, and Snag-it.

Additional Information: Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in-person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Physical Demands: Normal office environment – Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of Three References.

Salary Range: $83,200 - $99,840

Remote Work: P

Visa Sponsorship Information: DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required: Yes. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department: DIT- Enterprise Resource Planning

Worker Sub-Type: Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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