Training Specialist I or II

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Training Specialist II to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate professional development programs for faculty and staff. You will work within the Employee Success Center to support talent management and leadership training across Belknap and Health Sciences campuses, using Microsoft 365 tools to deliver training.

Two positions are available; roles may be filled at Training Specialist I or II based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience for Senior role.
• Experience designing and delivering adult learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and facilitate professional development courses.
• Conduct training needs assessments across University departments.
• Develop curricula, materials, presentations, and lesson plans.
• Partner with HR and academic leaders to tailor programs.
• Facilitate learning experiences for diverse adult learners.
• Coordinate virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.
• Maintain training records and report participation outcomes.
• Evaluate programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Support Employee Success Center processes and confidentiality.

Skills

Training facilitation

Instructional design

Needs assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Technology

Program evaluation

Customer focus

Professionalism and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience or equivalent

Tools

Learning management systems

Microsoft 365 apps (Teams, PowerPoint, Forms, SharePoint, Planner)

Job description

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109270

Minimum Requirements:

Training Specialist I: Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried)

Training Specialist II: Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Training Specialist II works within the University of Louisville’s Employee Success Center in Human Resources to design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate professional development and training programs for faculty and staff. The position supports the University’s strategic talent management and employee development initiatives through professional development, leadership and supervision training, and culture-building programs. The Training Specialist II works collaboratively with Human Resources teams, HR Business Partners, academic and administrative leaders, and subject-matter experts to assess organizational learning needs and develop relevant, engaging training programs for adult learners across the University. The position supports training delivered in person, virtually, and in hybrid formats on the Belknap and Health Sciences campuses and uses learning technology and Microsoft 365 tools to support program delivery, administration, and evaluation. There are two (2) positions available. Positions will be filled at the Training Specialist I or Training Specialist II level based on candidate qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and facilitates professional development courses, workshops, and cohort-based learning programs for faculty and staff.
• Conducts training needs assessments and identifies learning and skill-development needs across University departments.
• Develops, revises, and maintains training curricula, instructional materials, presentations, lesson plans, and other learning resources.
• Partners with HR teams, HR Business Partners, academic and administrative leaders, and subject-matter experts to develop customized training programs.
• Facilitates engaging learning experiences for diverse groups of adult learners using appropriate instructional and facilitation methods.
• Uses learning management systems and Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, PowerPoint, Forms, SharePoint, and Planner, to support training delivery and administration.
• Coordinates and supports virtual, hybrid, and in-person learning events.
• Maintains accurate training records and documentation and prepares reports related to training participation and outcomes.
• Evaluates training programs and uses data and participant feedback to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supports the administration, implementation, and continuous improvement of Employee Success Center training programs and processes.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises appropriate discretion when handling Human Resources information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Training Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging, interactive learning experiences and effectively present information to diverse audiences.
• Instructional Design: Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design practices, and methods for developing practical and effective training materials.
• Needs Assessment: Ability to assess organizational and employee development needs and translate identified needs into appropriate learning solutions.
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to establish effective working relationships and collaborate with colleagues, leaders, and subject-matter experts across an organization.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, PowerPoint, Forms, SharePoint, and Planner, and experience using or administering learning management systems.
• Program Evaluation: Ability to maintain accurate records, analyze training information, evaluate program effectiveness, and use findings to support continuous improvement.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to providing responsive, high-quality service to faculty, staff, leaders, and organizational partners.
• Professionalism and Discretion: Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive Human Resources information.

The Employee Success Center is a flexible working environment, with opportunities to work remotely at times with supervisor approval.

Target Compensation Maximum: $81,529.00 Target Compensation Minimum: $54,318.00 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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