Training Specialist

Inside Higher Ed; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tallahassee, FL, is seeking a Training Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate training programs for child service systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in training program design. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to create effective training materials and ensuring alignment with best practices. Salary range is $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience or high school diploma with six years of related experience.
• Experience with training programs and evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs.
• Review research to inform curriculum development.
• Provide technical assistance to support training.

Skills

Training program design

Curriculum development

Instructional delivery

Technical assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Training Specialist

Inside Higher Ed – Join FSU’s College of Social Work as a Training Specialist for The Institute for Quality Children's Services (IQCS) where we are committed to excellence in children’s out‑of‑home services. Our team works across child service systems to conduct cutting‑edge research to inform practice and policy and provide consultation, evaluation, training, and technical assistance to elevate service quality and outcomes.

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full‑Time

Job ID: 60964

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training and professional development programs for institute clients and stakeholders. Conduct needs assessments, develop curricula and training materials, deliver engaging instruction, and evaluate learning outcomes to ensure effectiveness and alignment with institute goals and best practices.
• Develop and prepare training materials, participant manuals, facilitator guides, and technical documentation to support effective instruction and knowledge transfer. Ensure all materials are accurate, accessible, and aligned with institute goals and practices. Provide technical assistance to supplement training.
• Support the development and refinement of training policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with institute goals and professional standards. Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to ensure policies reflect best practices and evolving research.
• Review current research, literature, and evidence‑based resources to inform curriculum development and ensure training content reflects the latest best practices, standards, and emerging trends relevant to the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience OR a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience (or a combination of post‑high school education and experience equal to six years).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in residential treatment or group care.
• Experience working in child services systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, children’s mental health).

Salary Range

$50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

If qualified and interested, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Current FSU employees should apply via myFSU Self‑Service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.