Learning & Development Specialist (Instructional Design, Development, and Delivery)

Working Title:Learning & Development Specialist

Classification Title: Human Resources Professional III

Posting Details

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday January 4 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Note to Applicants:

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to prepare a five-minute presentation based on a prompt to be provided.

Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 257 and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

This position will create and implement various learning programs and training experiences to develop the capabilities and knowledge employees need to grow at Sac State. Experience with developing training content e-course creation technology and learning management systems is an important aspect of this position. This position has three major roles: 1) instructional design using course authoring software to build e-courses and videos 2) live training facilitation logistics coordination communications and 3) compliance training coordination and reporting.

This position collaborates with individuals at all levels within the organization for the development and execution of live and online courses.

FLSA:Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range:$5797 per month (Step 1) -$6031 per month (Step 3);Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5797 per month -$8445 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:1

Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)

Time Base:Full-Time

Pay Plan:12 months

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; occasional other hours as be eligible for a partial telework schedule upon management approval following a training period.

Department Information

Learning & Development supports the Universitys mission and the Hornet Honor Code by fostering a culture of learning and improvement by facilitating a variety of high-quality employee growth opportunities while nurturing an inclusive and holistic approach to individual learning and institutional development. For more information visithttps:// Qualifications

Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

RequiredQualifications

1. Experience in instructional design and development using screen recording and course authoring software (such as Articulate or similar software). Ability to design develop implement and evaluate learning programs (both e-course content and in-person content) in close partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and managers.
2. Demonstrated experience using adult learning theories learning and development models (e.g. ADDIE) and instructional design methodologies to build effective learning solutions; experience using a variety of modalities and emerging tools to build e-courses and videos (e.g. Articulate).
3. Experience working with customers at all levels in a consultative capacity to determine the best approach to e-learning needs course design and delivery.
4. Exceptional facilitation skills both virtually and in-person; develop content using adult learning theories and achieving learning objectives.
5. Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills resulting in the ability to present information communicate and coordinate with individuals and departments throughout the organization. Experience establishing and maintaining productive effective and inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations.
6. Ability to take initiative work independently collaboratively and deliver measurable outcomes. Strong analytical organizational and time management skills.
7. Experience scheduling workshops coordinating facilitators marketing tracking registrants and session attendance and marketing.
8. Strong command of Microsoft Office skills and ability to produce high-quality deliverables such as presentations advanced spreadsheets reports and messaging.
9. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.

Condition of Employment

• Ability to complete the background check process.

PreferredQualifications

1. Five or more years experience in a training or administrative role to include three years working experience in organizational learning providing professional development including work within a complex learning management system.
2. Two years of progressively responsible experience involving duties such as facilitation training and/or program development as well as producing videos and e-courses.
3. Experience working with accessibility tools and understanding of universal design (UDL) principles and web accessibility standards (e.g. Section 508).
4. Experience working with a complex learning management system (e.g. SumTotal). Experience integrating courses with a learning management system (e.g. SCORM files).
5. A degree in instructional design business human resources information / systems technology or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload these documents to the online application may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300-acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region throughout California across the nation and around the world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty staff students and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities life experiences and perspectives that enrich our community teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Campus Safety ActNotification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics ofCleryAct crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at .

Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 theCSU Out-of-State Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.