Training Development Specialist job

Cornell University is widely admired as one of the world’s most respected research and teaching institutions. The Department of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) provides comprehensive programs and services to support our world-class researchers, staff, and university community. EHS assists the campus community with compliance and promotes health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success

The Opportunity

The Training Development Specialist is responsible for the management, design, development and implementation of university wide EHS training programs for the Ithaca campus. This position provides guidance and information to EHS subject matter experts in the development of training content into both in-person and online health and safety training. The Training Development Specialist is responsible for managing online training courses and materials for EHS and facilitating these activities in the broader FCS organization. The incumbent will be responsible for the technical aspects of configuring courses to run appropriately in our Learning Management System (LMS) and configuration of our askEHS inquiry portal and ensuring the smooth operation of these programs. The Training Development Specialist shall represent EHS and demonstrate excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities with very general supervision:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and provide guidance on the design and develop online training courses, including creating course content, activities, assessments, and multimedia elements.
• Manage the learning management system (LMS) and ensure it is configured to meet the needs of the organization.
• Develop and implement strategies for promoting and increasing engagement with online training courses.
• Analyze learning outcomes and make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of training programs.
• Develop and maintain training materials, such as job aids, training manuals, and user guides.
• Provide information and guidance on appropriate course set-up and features to subject matter experts.
• Provide technical support for users of the LMS and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Maintain records of training completion and certification for compliance purposes.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in online learning and make recommendations for improving the organization’s training programs.
• Implement improvements to the Team Dynamix ask EHS portal to ensure queries are being addressed by subject matter experts and are closed out in a timely fashion.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

What We Need

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in instructional design and development, preferably in an online learning environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in training development and proficiency with Articulate Rise/Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar software.
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia development.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the configuration and administration of learning management systems (LMS) such as SABA or Workday Learning.
• Must possess strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

• A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

• No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in adult education, instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.
• Certification in instructional design (CID), Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) or Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, or a related field. Continuing education courses such as LMS vendor training, conferences, or workshops.
• Experience with gamification and/or microlearning strategies.
• Knowledge of SCORM and other eLearning standards.
• Experience with video production and editing.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with learning analytics and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and trends in online learning.

What We Offer

Rewards and Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
• Cornell’s impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.

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University Job Title:

Instructional Tech Spec III

Job Family:

Information Technology

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$72,455.00 – $84,205.00

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Maria Avila

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