The Training Specialist at Michigan Medicine will be responsible for administering, organizing, and conducting training and educational programs in connection with management, promotional, and professional development, for the academic medical center. Training and development may occur in a classroom setting, virtually, or may be designed with a variety of learning tools and aids to encourage and sustain individual or team development. The Training Specialist will maintain records of training activities and employee progress as well as the effectiveness of the training programs delivered. As a member of the Human Resources team, the training specialist will work under the direction of the senior leader of MM HR Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness and will be responsible for other projects and duties as assigned.
With minimum supervision, develop and implement training and development strategies to align with organization's business and strategic needs.
Independently develop and deliver training programs, including the development of instructional design materials
Schedule and coordinate training and development activities, including securing space and materials, identifying trainers/ moderators/ facilitators, logistics, documenting attendance, and coordinating promotional communications.
Conduct pre-designed training programs as needed.
Provide staff support to learning focused committees and unit-based or special initiative learning and development teams.
Design, administer and analyze data from learning assessments and programs.
Bachelor's degree. Position requires 2- 5 years of professional experience in training and development which includes program design and evaluation.
Applied experience in traditional classroom training, facilitation and/or public speaking.
Strong communications skills, including verbal and written skills.
Bachelor's degree in training and development, human resource management, education, business administration or a related field.
Experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge of University practices and Human Resources rules and regulations is desirable.
Knowledge and experience with on-line and blended learning design and delivery.
Knowledge of adult learning theories.
Key Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective partnerships and collaborate at all levels of organization.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Reasonable knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
Organization and project management skills.
Skill and knowledge of current technology/applications, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint with the ability to produce professional presentations and materials. U-M EEO/AA
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
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.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.
