Brief Description

Facilitate and deliver professional development courses for a multifaceted, state-wide training program.

Full Description

State University of New York at Oswego

RF: Training Specialist

The Research Foundation for SUNY on behalf of the Office of Business & Community Relations at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a Training Specialist.

While the position is located at SUNY Oswego, this is not a New York State position. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Posting Date: March 22, 2023

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Minimum salary $48,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

Benefit Information: The Research Foundation for SUNY provides an excellent benefit package. https://benefits.rfsuny.org/regular--postdoctoral-employees/

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Description of Responsibilities:

The Training Specialist in the Office of Business and Community Relations will facilitate and deliver professional development courses for a multifaceted, state-wide training program. They will design and develop training by combining creativity, research, and analysis of existing materials. Additionally, they will schedule curriculum, oversee enrollment, program logistics, and manage course evaluations to assess training effectiveness. Other reporting and administrative tasks are required as needed. Those who enjoy working with people, researching personal and professional development topics, and presenting that information to an audience may be a good fit for this role.

The Training Specialist job responsibilities will also include:

• Participate in the instruction and presentation of training courses and assess how effective different methods and materials are at encouraging interaction and participation.
• Develop training materials by completing thorough research and assessing the professional development needs of state staff.
• Organize a training curriculum and materials that honors agency ethics and adhere to current best practices in education and training.
• Prepare training locations by ensuring instructors have all of the tools, technical equipment, and resources needed to teach a course effectively.
• Oversee a training certification program, which includes general administrative duties such as coordinating enrollment, scheduling class times and locations, publicity, recruitment, and sending invitation information to trainees.
• Providing support to training team members to achieve target goals while maintaining the highest standards.
• Updating and managing shared digital files for the program

The Training Specialist will report to the Associate Director and may have other duties assigned. Occasional overnight travel and evening and weekend work will be required.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree by time of appointment
• 1-3 years of demonstrated success delivering in-person and virtual curriculum, presentations, and workshops.
• Management/Supervisory experience
• Experience developing curricula, training, and/or presentation materials.
• Familiarity with best practices in education, training, and professional development and ability to stay current on new training methods and techniques
• Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking skills
• Computer literacy, including competency in Microsoft Office products and virtual communication platforms, such as WebEx.
• Motivated, self-starter, capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion of underserved populations
• Clearly articulated commitment to diversity and inclusion of underserved populations
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some overnight travel as required.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, human resources, education, administration, or related field
• 3+ years' experience effectively and successfully coordinating training, professional development, or related programming.
• The ability to promote ideas of leadership and community stewardship.
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to problem-solve.
• Working knowledge of Social Services setting & culture
• Reliable transportation

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://www.oswego.edu/diversity/).

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

To Apply Submit:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement.
• Resume or CV
• Copy of unofficial transcript (or copy of official) for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred or program in progress.
• Contact information for three professional references that includes at least one reference from a current or former manager/supervisor.

Electronically To: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=160298

Candidates are required to submit all application documents listed under "To Apply Submit" to be uploaded before you can submit your application for consideration. Your application will only be accessible for consideration once all required documents have been submitted.

Official transcripts are required at the time of appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Background checks will be conducted for finalists.

Files must be complete to be considered.

If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail: Nicole Stephenson, Search Chair at Nicole.stephenson@oswego.edu

Description of Department:

The Office of Business and Community Relations, a SUNY Oswego initiative, is located in the heart of downtown Oswego and offers diversified programs to local residents and organizations through education, engagement and events that support and enhance campus and community relations and provide a positive impact.

Description of SUNY Oswego:

Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive university located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. One of 13 comprehensive colleges in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Oswego is recognized nationally for its academic quality, focus on student success outcomes, and the growing diversity of its student body. Ranked in the Top Ten among public master’s-level universities in the 2021 “Top Regional Universities in the North” by U.S. News and World Report, SUNY Oswego is also recognized among Princeton Review’s Best Regional Colleges in the Northeast – an honor bestowed on the college every year since 2003.

Inspired by a shared commitment to excellence and the desire to transcend traditional higher education boundaries, SUNY Oswego provides a transformative experience to about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The college offers preeminent academic programs in the arts and sciences, business, communications, and teacher education, and its success is built on providing students outstanding educational experiences with attention to a liberal arts and sciences foundation, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please see our full non-discrimination policy https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.

For Campus Safety information, please see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery): https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report.

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Further policy details, including education and cessation resources, can be found at: https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco_smoke_free_policy_final.pdf

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

As an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.