Faculty and Staff Trainer - HR

The Faculty and Staff Trainer demonstrates knowledge in designing, developing, and delivery of high-level trainings on a variety of topics for employees. This role involves assisting with the training programs that align with the organization’s goals, representing the organizations mission and values, and leveraging advanced instructional design techniques and technologies. This role requires an individual with administrative and people skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach. The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of HR practices, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other HR professionals and University leadership.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-level trainings on a variety of topics to faculty and staff utilizing various instructional methods, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and university leadership to create training content that meets the needs and goals of the institution.
• Stay current on best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and higher education trends to ensure training content is relevant and effective.
• Employ a range of instructional methods and technologies to foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that encourages active participation and engagement from all faculty and staff members.
• Articulate and communicate training material in a clear, concise manner that is digestible to all employees in training, facilitate interactive discussions to foster engagement, and address audience inquiries.
• Uphold the university's mission, values, and policies, integrating a biblical worldview into training content where applicable.
• Strictly adhere’ s to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Align with the training and developments strategic plan of implementing a biblical worldview to university training.  
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission and values.  
• All other duties assigned. 
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not require supervision of other employees.
  
  

Qualifications And Credentials

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in training and development, preferably in a higher education or similar environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field is required.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Additional certifications in adult education, instructional design, or training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and delivering engaging training programs and content for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to assess training needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and adapt content accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire faculty and staff.   
  
  

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Expertise in creating engaging, learner-centered training programs and materials tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Proficiency in using digital tools, learning management systems (LMS), e-learning software (e.g., Articulate, Canvas), and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, techniques, and best practices to effectively engage adult learners.
• Ability to adapt training approaches and content to meet changing needs and accommodate various learning styles and preferences.
• Dedication to staying current with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in training, development, and higher education.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and collaborate with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
  
  

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
  
  

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required

Target Hire Date

2024-12-01

Time Type

Full time

Location

Hybrid

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.