Training Specialist Senior
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 8, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Training Specialist Senior
Requisition Number
RE45280
Working Title
Department Name
3J530:Human Resources Training and Development
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$39,495-63,183/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position will include occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs; regularly working at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); and intermittent (10%) job-related travel.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and may include some evenings, nights, and weekends per departmental needs.
Job Summary
The Training Specialist Senior supports Human Resources Training & Development – Professional Development unit. The person in this position will help strengthen job performance of university employees by facilitating both virtual and in-person training workshops on professional development topics such as leadership, communication, creative problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. They will collaborate with training colleagues to keep training materials up to date, develop new training content, and create training schedules. Additionally, this person will consult with managers and departments at the university on potential professional development training needs for their areas, including performance-related problems, and recommend solutions. They will fulfill other assigned responsibilities, such as hosting/producing virtual training for colleagues, maintenance of the virtual training room, and promotion of HR Training & Development workshops.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have previous experience developing and facilitating virtual and in-person training workshops for adult learners on professional development topics (e.g. communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, teamwork); proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent attention to detail; strong communication and presentation skills; exceptional planning and organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality and diversity.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree + previous experience developing and facilitating training workshops for adult learners, writing course curriculum, and providing management consultation.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Training Specialist Senior
Requisition Number
RE45280
Working Title
Department Name
3J530:Human Resources Training and Development
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$39,495-63,183/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position will include occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs; regularly working at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); and intermittent (10%) job-related travel.
Shift
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and may include some evenings, nights, and weekends per departmental needs.
Job Summary
The Training Specialist Senior supports Human Resources Training & Development – Professional Development unit. The person in this position will help strengthen job performance of university employees by facilitating both virtual and in-person training workshops on professional development topics such as leadership, communication, creative problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. They will collaborate with training colleagues to keep training materials up to date, develop new training content, and create training schedules. Additionally, this person will consult with managers and departments at the university on potential professional development training needs for their areas, including performance-related problems, and recommend solutions. They will fulfill other assigned responsibilities, such as hosting/producing virtual training for colleagues, maintenance of the virtual training room, and promotion of HR Training & Development workshops.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have previous experience developing and facilitating virtual and in-person training workshops for adult learners on professional development topics (e.g. communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, teamwork); proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent attention to detail; strong communication and presentation skills; exceptional planning and organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality and diversity.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree + previous experience developing and facilitating training workshops for adult learners, writing course curriculum, and providing management consultation.
Deadline to Apply
05/28/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have with training others on professional development?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please provide examples of several professional development training workshops you have created and facilitated. Include title, type of audience, and a short (one-line) description.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe how you take diverse and multi-level audiences into consideration when planning and delivering training.
(Open Ended Question) - * When consulting with a supervisor-level client regarding a concern they have with their employee(s), what might lead you to recommend performance coaching or intervention rather than training?
(Open Ended Question) - * What skills do you consider most important in order to be a successful trainer?
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
