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• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with University researchers, administrators, and various departments to align training with University goals, ensure comprehensive coverage of compliance needs, and foster a learning culture.
• Lead Curriculum Development: Oversee the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs and resources, working with subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructional designers.
• Manage Training Events: Plan and execute large-scale training events and ongoing learning experiences, tailoring content to meet federal, sponsor, and University standards.
• Technology and Assessment: Manage learning management systems, evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, and adapt resources to ensure alignment with industry standards and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Develop and Oversee Programs: Manage and evaluate research administration and compliance training programs, including orientation, role-specific training, and regulatory requirements for new and ongoing employees.
• Event Coordination: Lead the design and organization of key events, such as the annual symposium for research faculty and administrators. This includes managing all event logistics, from planning and promotion to follow-up and assessment.
• Strategic Goal Alignment: Ensure training programs align with University objectives, translating strategic goals into learning outcomes and identifying skills gaps that the training curriculum can address.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Engage stakeholders at all levels to create an inclusive, service-oriented training environment, updating content based on input from both internal and external resources.
• Monitor and Evaluate: Continuously assess and improve training programs, using data to ensure they meet University standards and compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, required. Master’s degree, preferred.
• Preference given to fields of study that include, but are not limited to: Adult Learning and Development, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resource Management, or Business Administration.

• University Research:
  • Experience leading a training unit in a University research setting.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience and knowledge in research administration and compliance at a large diversified externally sponsored research enterprise.
  • Ability to understand the complexity of sponsored research administration in a University research environment, and the ability to communicate with a variety of constituents: faculty, staff, and external partners. Includes the ability to lead committees with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to synthesize and simplify complicated policies and regulations for consumption by a variety of end-users.
  • Experience with electronic research administration (ERA) systems.
• Education and Training:
  • Seven (7) or more years of work experience in strategically designing, developing, and delivering technical training programs, of which four (4) or more years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and organizing curricula, developing and providing instruction, guidance, and creation of training materials required.
  • Experience organizing and coordinating large scale events.
    • Knowledge of mentoring relationships and programming.
  • Applied, working knowledge of adult learning and development strategies (ADDIE, e.g.), as well as experience with learning management systems (LMS).
  • Knowledge of various training delivery modes, proficiency in public speaking, and excellent interpersonal and human relations skills with a diverse audience.
  • Evidence of experience with presentation tools such as MS Power Point, Prezi, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of evaluation methodology to measure the effectiveness of training solutions and materials.
• Management of training professionals:
  • Manages a team of internal and external resources in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of an education and training curriculum and its components of programs, courses and events.
  • Works with an established network of education and training vendors and consultants with proven success in academic research environments.

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