What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025232
Posting/Functional Title
Training Specialist
University Pay Plan Title
Training Specialist
Location
San Marcos
Department
Human Resources
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$4,166.66 – $4,416.66
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Bachelor’s degree in an organizational development, educational design, or training-related field (adult education, learning and development, curriculum development, instructional design, educational technology, etc.) and/or an equivalent combination of experience or education.
- Experience with designing, developing, and implementing various employee development initiatives, including training content creation (e.g., training plans, participant materials, practical exercises, needs assessments surveys and reports).
- Ability to formulate training objectives, evaluate training effectiveness, and develop learning and development opportunities by using adult learning principles and organizational development best practices.
- Excellent public speaking and writing skills with the ability to design and present complex information clearly, concisely, and creatively.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills with the ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in an organizational development, educational design, or training-related field (adult education, learning and development, curriculum development, instructional design, educational technology, etc.) and/or an equivalent combination of experience or education.
- Certificates in corporate training and development, event management, leadership, and/or human resources.
- Experience with learning management systems (e.g., SF Learning, LinkedIn Learning, Canvas, etc.)
- Experience with content creation tools/development platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond, etc.).
- Experience with SCORM content and course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate).
- Knowledge of event and project management principles.
- Strong creative, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.
- Ability to take initiative, multitask, and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager of Talent Development and Communications, this position is responsible for identifying learning needs and creating effective training and development opportunities for employees and launching innovative learning solutions that inform and engage internal audiences.
Job Duties
- Serve as primary owner of synchronous training and development programming, including maintenance of course calendar, semesterly programming review and addressing programming gaps through content curation, development, and outreach.
- Serve as primary owner and facilitator of the TXST Leadership Academy.
- Provide primary facilitation support for large-scale, synchronous development events (e.g., Development Day, National Career Development Month, etc.)
- Provide secondary support for eLearning development initiatives and facilitation support for small-scale synchronous workshops (e.g., DiSC workshops, New Manager Assimilation Training, New Employee Welcome sessions, etc.)
- Solicit feedback on learning and development initiatives and make recommendations based on analytics for improvement on the quality, consistency, delivery mechanisms, and overall effectiveness of the efforts.
- Research and identify new employee development opportunities; lead and/or collaborate on associated projects with guidance from the manager.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
Please provide a sample of work (i.e. a portfolio). Samples of Work are intended to demonstrate applicant experience with development initiatives and instructional design. Examples may include (but are not limited to) sample courses, training plans, user guides, video links, creative portfolio, etc.
Job Open Date
01/10/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
02/03/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Normal Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $4,167 - $4,417
