Training Specialist

Villanova University; Garrett Hill (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University is hiring a Training Specialist to design and deliver comprehensive in-person and virtual training for staff and managers, coordinate logistics, and collaborate with HR and university stakeholders to assess needs and ensure compliance.

The role uses LMS analytics to measure training impact and update content, contributing to talent development resources on the HR website campus-wide.

Qualifications

• Designing and delivering live and virtual training programs.
• Experience with LMS analytics and assessment of training impact.
• Experience coordinating logistics for trainings and HR events.
• Experience in Human Resources or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, coordinates, and delivers live and virtual training workshops and programs.
• Manages compliance-related content and monitors LMS participation.
• Coordinates logistics for trainings and HR events such as new employee orientations and luncheons.
• Conducts needs assessments with HR and university units to identify skill gaps.
• Utilizes LMS analytics and participant feedback to improve training programs.
• Supports talent development initiatives campus-wide.

Skills

Training design

Workshop delivery

LMS analytics

Needs assessment

HR collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office

AI literacy

Multimedia production

Video production

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

LMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Video production tools

Job description

Villanova University is hiring a Training Specialist. The role involves designing and delivering comprehensive in-person and virtual training programs for staff and managers, coordinating training logistics, and collaborating with HR and university stakeholders to assess needs and manage compliance-related online learning content. The specialist uses LMS analytics to improve training effectiveness and contributes to the Human Resources website's talent development content.

Highlights

• Designs, coordinates, and delivers live and virtual training workshops and programs, including mandatory manager training.
• Manages compliance-related content and monitors staff participation in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Coordinates logistics for trainings and HR events such as new employee orientations and annual luncheons.
• Conducts needs assessments with HR and other university units to identify skill gaps and align training with goals.
• Utilizes LMS analytics and participant feedback to continuously improve training programs.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience, including at least one year in Human Resources; higher education or non-profit experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and basic AI literacy; multimedia and video production skills preferred.
• Salary range is $65,000 to $70,000, dependent on qualifications and internal equity.
• Works within the Human Resources department and supports talent development initiatives campus-wide.