What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Trainer position at Youngstown State University?
Summary of Position
Prepares employees to accomplish job results by planning, conducting, and evaluating technology training. Maintains current knowledge of widely used academic and business software used for university operations. Provides support to campus through training, consulting, and digital accessibility support. Engages in testing and quality assurance of new and existing system implementations impacting the campus community.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains current knowledge of various University systems in preparation to teach and/or facilitate training programs.
Prepares professional quality job aids, computer training manuals, videos, and online knowledge base articles by identifying and describing information needs; uses desktop publishing and video production and editing software; submits initial versions for review; revises and edits final copy.
Develops training media specific to making content on the public facing web accessible prior to uploading.
Fields inquiries regarding accessibility document needs for the public facing web or learning management system. Converts documents and content to accessible formats, including forms and fillable PDFs. Consults and assists with converting documents and media to conform to digital accessibility standards.
Tracks inquiries and workflows, including a time to completion for all projects. Prioritizes workload to ensure the most critical document conversion needs are met first.
Conducts training by presenting workshops for university employees and students on adopted software applications, devices, and systems.
Consults with customers to respond to question and service requests regarding business practices, adopted software applications, electronic accessibility requirements, devices, and personal computing.
Maintains appropriate metrics for evaluation of and reporting on training activity. Collaborates with IT units to assist them in documenting systems or services which impact the campus community.
Periodically responds to Service Desk calls to understand customer requests and to back up technicians. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviews publications; meets with vendors and product owners or attends functional unit process or systems development meetings.
Maintains Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), course and/or program inventories and other data regarding training activities.
Conducts software and application testing in alignment with university business and academic standards.
Communicates with IT and designated University administrative stakeholders to gather data and feedback, test for defects, and ensure a positive user experience. Reports findings based on established testing and communication protocols.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Maintains confidentiality.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Some evenings.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Associate Director, IT Training Services
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Productivity software such as Microsoft 365 and multimedia production applications; technical document development and maintenance such as knowledge base articles and/or user guides; digital accessibility compliance.
Skill in: Establishing learning environments that utilize and address numerous learning styles and adult learning techniques and modes of delivery including video, written instructions, and technology demonstrations.
Ability to: Develop and teach technology related programs; consult with clients to determine skills gaps and specialized training needs; design and test content to digital accessibility standards; test applications and systems while giving constructive feedback using designated testing protocols*.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree; and experience training adult learners.
Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of technology trainer experience with adult learners; two or more years of experience teaching or working extensively with ERP systems (Ellucian Banner, Workday, or related applications) and LMS Systems (Blackboard, Canvas, or related applications).
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
