Training Specialist

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Training Specialist
Posting Number: 2025232
Location: San Marcos
Department: Human Resources
Recruitment Type: Open to All
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $4,166.66 - $4,416.66
Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an organizational development, educational design, or training-related field (adult education, learning and development, curriculum development, instructional design, educational technology, etc.) and/or an equivalent combination of experience or education.
• Experience with designing, developing, and implementing various employee development initiatives, including training content creation (e.g., training plans, participant materials, practical exercises, needs assessments surveys and reports).
• Ability to formulate training objectives, evaluate training effectiveness, and develop learning and development opportunities by using adult learning principles and organizational development best practices.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills with the ability to design and present complex information clearly, concisely, and creatively.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills with the ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an organizational development, educational design, or training-related field (adult education, learning and development, curriculum development, instructional design, educational technology, etc.) and/or an equivalent combination of experience or education.
• Certificates in corporate training and development, event management, leadership, and/or human resources.
• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., SF Learning, LinkedIn Learning, Canvas, etc.)
• Experience with content creation tools/development platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond, etc.).
• Experience with SCORM content and course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate).
• Knowledge of event and project management principles.
• Strong creative, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Ability to take initiative, multitask, and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager of Talent Development and Communications, this position is responsible for identifying learning needs and creating effective training and development opportunities for employees and launching innovative learning solutions that inform and engage internal audiences.

Job Duties:

• Serve as primary owner of synchronous training and development programming, including maintenance of course calendar, semesterly programming review and addressing programming gaps through content curation, development, and outreach.
• Serve as primary owner and facilitator of the TXST Leadership Academy.
• Provide primary facilitation support for large-scale, synchronous development events (e.g., Development Day, National Career Development Month, etc.)
• Provide secondary support for eLearning development initiatives and facilitation support for small-scale synchronous workshops (e.g., DiSC workshops, New Manager Assimilation Training, New Employee Welcome sessions, etc.)
• Solicit feedback on learning and development initiatives and make recommendations based on analytics for improvement on the quality, consistency, delivery mechanisms, and overall effectiveness of the efforts.
• Research and identify new employee development opportunities; lead and/or collaborate on associated projects with guidance from the manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:
Please provide a sample of work (i.e. a portfolio). Samples of Work are intended to demonstrate applicant experience with development initiatives and instructional design. Examples may include (but are not limited to) sample courses, training plans, user guides, video links, creative portfolio, etc.

Job Open Date: 01/10/2025
Job Close Date: 02/03/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:
You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50939

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50939 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.






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