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Employee Training

The Employee Training Specialist develops and delivers training programs aimed at enhancing employee skills, knowledge, and performance; collaborates with various departments to identify training needs; creates engaging learning materials; ensures that employees are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed.

• Design, develop, and revise training materials, resources, and programs to meet the needs of specific employee populations
• Conduct engaging and interactive training sessions, both in-person and virtually, on a variety of topics such as policies, compliance, operational processes and procedures, skill building, new technology, customer service, leadership development, and safety
• Develop documentation, manuals, guides, visual aids, presentations, and course content that support instruction
• Facilitate the development of different instructional delivery options to meet individualized needs and learning styles
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to assess training needs and identify areas for improvement
• Support onboarding and new employee engagement processes
• Provide ongoing support to employees by answering questions and offering additional resources or coaching to reinforce learning
• Coordinate preparations for unit conferences, seminars, and workshops aimed at employee development
• Monitor and assess the progress of training programs, gather feedback from participants, and make improvements based on feedback and results
• Gather and analyze data, generate and prepare reports, and make data informed decisions
• Ensure that all training programs align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Utilize the University’s learning management system and other tools to track required licensures/certifications, training progress, and deliver online learning content
• Maintain records of licensures/certifications, training activities, attendance, and employee progress; provide regular reports to management regarding training outcomes
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in training and development; suggest opportunities to enhance learning experiences
• Foster positive relationships with external partners, organizations, and community stakeholders to enhance programming opportunities and resources; manage vendor relationships
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
• May have budgetary oversight

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00