Training and Development Specialist

The Training and Development Specialist demonstrates general knowledge in creating developing implementing and conducting training and development programs for employees. This role requires an individual with strong administrative and people skills attention to detail and a collaborative approach. The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of HR practices excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other HR professionals and University leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training and Development Specialist II:

• Provides a supporting role for training and development needs through surveys interviews focus groups and communication with external stakeholders.
• Organizes and plans various forms of onboarding orientation and skills training for employees and customers.
• Updates unique training programs to fulfill workers specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.
• Makes updates to training procedure manuals guides and course materials reviews training materials prepared by instructors.
• Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion lecture
• Maintains records of training and development activities attendance results of tests and assessments and retraining requirements Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments surveys and feedback.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Aligns with training and developments strategic plan of implementing a biblical worldview to university training.
• Works effectively as a team member embracing and fostering LUs mission and
• All other duties assigned.

Training and Development Specialist III:

• Execute comprehensive training modules that align with the organizations strategic goals and objectives represent the organizations mission vision and values in all public speaking engagements.
• Incorporate advanced instructional design techniques and utilize a blend of Canva Canvas Articulate and other digital platforms.
• Develops and Designs survey data using Qualtrics for training and development needs conduct in-depth evaluations of training programs and initiatives to assess their effectiveness impact and alignment with organizational goals present data in a digestible format.
• Leverage advanced learning technologies and tools to enhance training delivery and tracking stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in learning and development to introduce innovative solutions.
• Facilitate high level engaging interactive virtual and in-person training sessions for employees across the organization adapt training methods to meet diverse learning styles and organizational needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not require supervision of other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Training and Development Specialist II

• 3 years of related experience.
• Bachelors degree in human resources or related field required
• Masters degree in human resources or related field preferred

Training and Development Specialist III:

• 5-7 years of related experience
• A Bachelors degree in Education Instructional Design Human Resources Organizational Development Industrial / Organizational Psychology Learning Technologies or a related field required
• Masters degree in human resources educational technologies information services or related field preferred
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) or other relevant certifications in instructional design e-learning or training technologies are preferred
• Certifications in specific digital tools and platforms (e.g. Qualtrics Articulate Canvas Canva) preferred
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred but not required
• Proven experience in instructional design and development with a strong focus on utilizing advanced digital platforms (e.g. Canva Canvas Articulate) to create interactive and engaging training content.
• Proven experience facilitating both virtual and in-person training sessions including experience adapting content and delivery methods to meet diverse learning styles and needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Qualtrics or similar tools to develop and design surveys collect data and conduct comprehensive evaluations of training programs. Ability to analyze and present data in a clear digestible format to demonstrate program impact and effectiveness.
• Experience managing training projects from conception to execution including coordinating with stakeholders managing timelines and delivering results aligned with strategic goals.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear well articulated information.
• Ability to understand speak and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess superior public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business government and community customers and associates.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason analyze information and events and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand walk and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials reach overhead kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position the use of ones personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid drivers license an acceptable DMV record LU Driving Approval and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employees position.

Salary Range:

• Training and Development Specialist II - $55000 - $65000
• Training and Development Specialist III- $65000 - $75000

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications experience education skills and certifications along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used as appropriate in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits including health insurance retirement plans and tuition assistance.

$55000.00 - $65000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal and state statutes all recruiting hiring training and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race color ancestry age sex national origin pregnancy or childbirth disability military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law including state of employment protected classes. It is therefore our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation benefits transfers job classification assignments working conditions educational assistance terminations layoffs and return from layoffs and all other terms conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race color ancestry age sex national origin pregnancy or childbirth disability military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The Universitys hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the religion component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.