Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Coordinates training and development programs for the University of Utah. Reviews employee development needs and develops program curricula to meet training needs. Monitors training format and effectiveness and implements changes to ensure a positive outcome.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related area plus two years of training experience or equivalency required. Supervisory, project management and training development skills required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Master’s degree in a related area is preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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. Coordinates and directs the activities of staff engaged in training, orientation, or other related activities.
2. Develops and presents leadership, management and professional development curricula for University employees.
3. Conducts research of current training formats, concepts, techniques, and programs for implementation within university training programs.
4. Participates in reporting and analyzing department metrics.
5. Assists the department manager in evaluating training staff’s presentation methods and performance. Assists in coaches staff on areas of improvement.
6. Conducts training needs assessment with customers, identifies goals and creates customized training curricula.

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.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.