Training Specialist III

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a Training Specialist III to design and lead staff learning programs from onboarding through leadership development. You will partner with subject matter experts to turn knowledge into engaging content, and create learning paths for staff at all levels.

You will guide teams through change, supporting adoption of new tools and processes, and manage division-wide training initiatives with a strong focus on outcomes and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree plus 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing and delivering onboarding programs.
• Experience developing manager or leadership development programs.
• Strong facilitation skills with audiences from new hires to senior leaders.
• Experience tracking training completion and reporting on program outcomes.
• Background in instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Proven ability to translate complex information into practical training with SMEs.
• Experience managing learning management systems or training platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a division-wide training strategy aligned with organizational priorities and partner with SMEs to identify skill gaps.
• Own the training calendar, internal resources, and tools maintaining ongoing professional development.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation with operations leadership and hiring managers.
• Design and deliver manager training focused on team leadership and employee growth.
• Build learning tracks for emerging and current leaders in collaboration with division leadership.
• Lead communications for organizational and technology changes, creating job aids for transitions.
• Anticipate training and communication needs ahead of new tools or processes.
• Support training compliance tracking, reporting, and internal communications.

Skills

Facilitation

Instructional design

Adult learning

Content development

Change management

Subject matter expert collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

LMS

Intranet content

Training platforms

Job description

Advancement & Partnerships:

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

The Opportunity

UCF Advancement & Partnerships is looking for a Training Specialist III to build and lead the learning programs that help our staff grow from their first day through their development as managers and leaders.

In this role, you'll shape the division's training strategy, work with subject matter experts to turn their knowledge into clear and engaging content and create learning paths that serve new and experienced employees alike. You'll also guide staff through change, helping teams adopt new tools and processes with confidence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a division-wide training strategy tied to organizational priorities, partnering with subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, develop content, and build learning opportunities for staff at every level.
• Own the training calendar, internal training resources, and supporting tools that keep professional development moving throughout the year.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation in partnership with operations leadership and hiring managers, refining the process so new employees get up to speed quickly and feel connected early.
• Design and deliver manager training focused on team leadership and employee growth.
• Build learning tracks and resources for emerging and current leaders, working with division leadership to keep programming aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead communications for organizational and technology changes, tailoring messages for different audiences and creating job aids that support staff through transitions.
• Anticipate training and communication needs ahead of new tool or process rollouts.
• Support training compliance tracking, reporting, and internal communications related to training and departmental change.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering onboarding programs.
• Experience developing manager or leadership development programs.
• Strong facilitation skills with audiences ranging from new hires to senior leaders.
• Experience tracking training completion and reporting on program outcomes.
• Background in instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Proven ability to partner with subject matter experts to translate complex information into practical training.
• Experience managing a learning management system, intranet content, or similar training platforms.
• Experience supporting change initiatives, including communications and job aids for system or process transitions.
• Experience in higher education, advancement, fundraising or nonprofit settings.
• Degree in education, human resources, organizational development, communications, or a related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The anticipated salary for a well-qualified candidate is $72,583 - $82,000. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above. All offers are contingent on successful background and reference screens.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins

Department

Advancement and Partnerships

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$64,518.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-14-2026-12-00-AM

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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