Training Specialist - Efactory

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Training Specialist to enhance its training programs. This role involves coordinating comprehensive training initiatives, managing logistics, and ensuring alignment with departmental goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional training experiences and make a significant impact on the development of future leaders. If you are passionate about education and training, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; experience in training coordination preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage training programs.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of training programs and manage logistics and participant engagement.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and supervise student staff for training initiatives.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Administrative Tasks

Basic Accounting Functions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Systems

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding. The first date of consideration is April 15, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Position Information

Position Title: Training Specialist - Efactory

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Department: Small Business Development Center

HR Home Department: 070105 efactory - Center for Business & Economic Development

Pay Grade: 43

Proposed Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type: Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

General Function

The Training Specialist supports the execution of comprehensive training programs, ensuring their successful delivery and alignment with efactory department goals. This role coordinates day-to-day program operations which include logistics, participant management, reporting, and supervision of student staff. The Training Specialist works closely with the Assistant Director, Training & Development and the Training Coordinator & Director, Public Safety Training Center to support the training function for the efactory, Missouri SBDC, and Public Safety Training Center. This position works closely with other team members in the department, MSU colleagues, external stakeholders, instructors, and training participants to provide an exceptional training experience.

Description of Primary Duties

The Training Specialist supports the execution of comprehensive training programs, ensuring their successful delivery and alignment with efactory department goals. This role coordinates day-to-day program operations which include logistics, participant management, reporting, and supervision of student staff. The Training Specialist works closely with the Assistant Director, Training & Development and the Training Coordinator & Director, Public Safety Training Center to support the training function for the efactory, Missouri SBDC, and Public Safety Training Center. This position works closely with other team members in the department, MSU colleagues, external stakeholders, instructors, and training participants to provide an exceptional training experience.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, project management, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least two years of experience in training coordination, program development, or event management is preferred.

Skills: Experience with administrative tasks, basic accounting functions, and working with industry, such as education, business development, or manufacturing is preferred. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Heightened attention to detail and problem-solving skills to ensure seamless program delivery. Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, CRM systems, database entry/management, learning management, and online registration platforms). Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with participants, facilitators, and stakeholders.

Effort: Occasionally required to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Other: The scope of the job occasionally requires evening and weekend work. This position is grant and program funded and will last as long as funds to maintain the position allow.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description: https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/2553.htm

Open Date: 03/25/2025

Close Date: (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding. The first date of consideration is April 15, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail], 417-836-4252.

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