Training Support Specialist
Training Support Specialist
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Job Description
Position Title:
Training Support SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in event management and coordinationFamiliarity with or experience in the child welfare system
Experience within a human services or social services agency
Job Description:
Summary
The Child Welfare Research and Training Project (CWRTP) within the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) department at Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking qualified candidates for a Training Support Specialist. CWRTP provides training administration for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) child protection workforce in the State of Iowa. This position is an integral part of the broader Service Training Team which includes the ISU Service Training Team the HHS Service Training Team and community subject matter experts. The position serves as the primary point person for the training support delivery activities. They are part of a 3-person training support team supervised by the contract lead.
This is a term position with an end date of 6/30/2026. The possibility of renewal is contingent on funding.
Responsibilities include:
- assigning training support hosts for courses and facilitating monthly training support delivery check-ins
- providing both in-person and virtual training support services to ensure the successful implementation of course delivery
- verifying training venue arrangements training materials and guest speakers
- traveling to provide on-site support to facilitators and participants
- delivering all training materials equipment and supplies and ensuring they are of high-quality and in working order
- set-up and tear-down at venues
- collecting monitoring and recording attendance
- attending to participant and facilitator needs
- providing internal evaluations of the trainings
The Training Support Specialist creates processes and protocols and engages in continuous quality improvement to enhance the facilitator and participant experience. This position requires the ability to travel frequently (potentially 3-5 days per week) including some occasional overnight will possess a high-level knowledge of technological equipment used for training such as computers and various connections cameras speakers projectors and recording devices. They will be comfortable working with/on multiple platforms software and web-based project management systems (Smartsheet Teams Zoom HHS and ISU internal sharing systems).
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received byJuly 29 2025.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
July 17 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17437Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
