Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Assesses employee development needs. Designs and delivers training programs to meet a wide range of customer needs. Also assists with the design and delivery of training programs for managers and administrative leaders. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. 

Expertise in content research, instructional design and delivery methods and experience delivering training to high level leaders is strongly preferred. 

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Develops and presents skill-building training curricula for University employees.
2. Delivers leadership and management development curricula for University employees. 
3. Conducts needs assessment with customers, identifies goals and creates customized training curricula.
4. Assists in evaluating training programs and implements program improvements.
5. Participates in reporting department metrics.
6. Coordinates new employee orientation. 
7. Schedules training sessions; prepares materials and training rooms; ensures availability of supplies and materials.
8. Participates in marketing and promotion of Training and Development services. 
9. Assists with the coordination of internal staff activities, including training, orientation and other related activities. 

Problem Solving

Incumbents assess and implement individual and department training needs and determine what materials and resources are necessary for training.  They determine how to deliver and facilitate the training materials, prioritize and schedule training sessions and trouble shoots problems for in-person and online new employee orientation.  

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.