Education Training Specialist
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Education & Training Specialist atUL Research Institutesbased in our Columbia Maryland office. TheEducation and Training Specialist designs develops and delivers effective educational and training programs to enhance the skills knowledge and performance of employees students or other target audiences. The Education and Training Specialist collaborates with subject matter experts utilizing instructional design principles and employing various training methodologies to ensure the successful transfer of information and skills.
UL Research Institutes:
AtUL Research Institutes (ULRI) we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia scientists manufacturers and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.
Build a safer more secure and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Fire Safety teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.
Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)
ULs Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the worlds unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance ULs public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science rigorous research extensive outreach and education in collaboration with our international network of partners we share with stakeholders the information tools and resources that enable them to make better more firesafe decisions that ultimately save lives and property. To learn more visitFSRI.
What youll learn and achieve:
As the Education & Training Specialist you will play a key role in the rapid growth ofULas you:
Collaborate with stakeholders subject matter experts and management to identify training needs and goals and design and develop training programs curriculum materials and resources aligned with organizational objectives.
Incorporate adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create engaging and effective training content.
Develop a variety of training materials such as presentations elearning modules videos handouts and job aids adapting and modifying existing training materials to address specific learning objectives and audience needs to ensure that content is accurate uptodate and relevant to the target audience.
Facilitate training sessions through various delivery methods including inperson workshops webinars virtual classrooms and onthejob training that will create a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages participation and knowledge retention and address questions provide clarification and facilitate discussions during training sessions.
Develop and administer assessments to measure learners understanding and skill acquisition. Collect and analyze training effectiveness data to identify areas for improvement and adjust training strategies accordingly and gather feedback from participants to continuously enhance the quality of training programs.
Utilize learning management systems (LMS) or other technology platforms to deliver and manage training content. Explore and integrate innovative technologies such as virtual reality or gamification to enhance training experiences.
Stay updated with industry trends educational technologies and best practices in training and development by attending workshops conferences and seminars to continuously improve personal skills and knowledge.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure training aligns with business goals and objectives and communicate training schedules updates and expectations clearly to participants and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What youll experience working at UL Research Institutes:We have pursued our mission of working for a safer more secure and sustainable world for nearly 130 years embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.
People: Our people make us special. Youll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines organizations and geographies to build the global scientific response that todays global challenges require.
Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see whats on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. Youll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
Grow and achieve: We learn work and grow together through targeted development reward and recognition programs.
Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration respect integrity and beneficence. By living our values we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
Total Rewards: All employees atUL Research Institutesare eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical dental vision and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5 of eligible pay. Moreover we invest an additional 4 into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation holiday sick and volunteer days.
What makes you a great fit:
While no one candidate will embody every quality the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using training development tools elearning software and learning management systems.
- Ability to adapt to different learning styles and audience needs.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Analytical mindset to assess training effectiveness and make datadriven improvements.
- Creativity and innovation in designing engaging training content.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:
- Bachelors degree in education training and development instructional design or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in designing developing and delivering effective training programs.
About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement
UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagementare nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data convene experts worldwide to address risks share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety security and sustainability ultimately enhancing societal wellbeing.
Our affiliate UL Solutions stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing verification and certification and provides training and advisory services along with datadriven reporting and decisionmaking tools for customers around the world.
To learn more visit our websitesULandULSE.
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Employment Type
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