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 LU’s mission and All other duties assigned. Training and Development Specialist III: Execute comprehensive training modules that align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives, represent the organization’s 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…