How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
Join a vibrant community in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), the largest college at the University of Michigan. LSA has over 75 departments and programs, 100 degree programs, and a clear commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our community is made up of 4000 regular faculty and staff and 3000 temporary employees. Explore more about college at the LSA website.
We seek experienced candidates for a new Staff Trainer (Training Specialist Senior) to join a dynamic People Team. This role focuses on training programs that help staff develop their knowledge and capabilities. You will develop, administer, and deliver training strategies, programs, and products that help us enhance our culture of learning within LSA. The salary range for this role is $60K to $75K. A higher salary is possible for a well-qualified candidate.
Part of the value LSA offers includes experiences on our historic campus and other locations across Ann Arbor. To maintain a vibrant campus culture and recognize the diverse needs of our staff, hybrid work is available. In general, you can work remotely at least two days a week.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will serve as a partner for managers and department staff, maintaining good relationships with these partners. In collaboration with subject matter experts and key stakeholders, this role will:
- (20%) Work with leaders and staff to assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities our staff workforce needs to support the continued success of the college; develop learning objectives that are in direct alignment with the results from this needs assessment.
- (45%) Develop, conduct, and evaluate training and other educational opportunities for LSA staff that enhance employee and management knowledge, skills, abilities, and career growth; determine when external partners may offer more effective opportunities.
- (20%) Partner with the Chief People Officer, HR Director, DEI office, and key stakeholders to update a foundational training program for supervisors. Create programming, resources, and materials. Evaluate program effectiveness, including recommendations for continuous improvement.
- (5%) Maintain records of training activities and employee progress and monitor effectiveness of programs.
- (5%) Oversee ongoing promotion of and compliance with university mandated training programs (i.e., Clery Act, Sex and Gender Misconduct Prevention, Protection from Retaliation, and similar programs).
- (5%) Network with providers in and outside the university to identify effective opportunities for LSA staff and managers to address gaps or redundancies in our training and development offerings.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to careers filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer comprehensive benefits to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future, including:
- Generous time off programs (i.e., exempt employees accrue 2 days of vacation/month up to 48 days, paid season days off at year-end) plus family and other leave options.
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions.
- Comprehensive options for health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition support, including the ability to take undergraduate courses in LSA at no cost.
- Meeting-free days and communication norms that enable you to "unplug" from work.
- Access to deals, discounts, and attractions; see Uniquely Michigan for details.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in the field of education, instructional design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to communicate (in writing and verbally) clearly and succinctly to diverse audiences across a variety of settings, with specific attention to detail and proofreading.
- Experience creating courses using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate, and administrative experience in learning management systems such as Canvas or MyLinc.
- Working knowledge of design software and photo/video editing software such as Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Spark, Final Cut, etc.).
- Expertise in contributing to and supporting an environment that actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Experience with developing, integrating, and delivering trainings on various diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and wellness topics.
- Effective at managing time, assignments, and projects, including regular follow-up to keep stakeholders informed about progress.
- Ability to develop and present data, including recommending different options and solutions.
- Success in maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders, acting with them in mind, and meeting reasonable expectations and requirements.
- Experience achieving meaningful results, including motivating self and others for results.
- Ability to make good decisions based on inquiry, analysis, experience, and judgment.
Additional Information
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.