Organizational Development and Training Specialist II or III
Requisition ID: 2024-7940
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Human Resources
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Finance & Administrative Service
Department: Human Resources
Advertised Salary: Minimum $49,000 (Level II) or $58,000 (Level III); commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus excellence benefits.
Overview
Come join our high trust, highly engaged and impactful Human Resources team as an Organizational Development and Training Specialist. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in providing programs and initiatives that drive and support the university-wide development strategies. This role will support leadership development through training and coaching, facilitate process improvement and design sessions, analyze data and make recommendations, and develop strategies to enhance culture and engagement.
If you have experience in training, development and coaching and want to have a direct impact on culture, professional growth, leadership, and team efficiency, then we are anxious to receive your application.
This position will report directly to the Director of Organizational Development and Training and will work closely with the other training team members in Human Resources. This position will be hired as either an Organizational Development and Training Specialist II or III, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
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Develop and conduct training on leadership management system, employment law, performance management, and other strategic leadership topics.
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Facilitate process improvement and change management sessions that improve processes, systems, structure, and culture.
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Collaborate with leaders to conduct needs assessment, develop training designed to enhance departmental goals, and facilitate team-building exercises and workshops.
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Monitor and measure the impact of interventions on staff performance, efficiency, employee retention, and job satisfaction.
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Support the onboarding program, leadership development program, performance management program, and other HR and/or organizational development initiatives.
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Promote use of human resources services.
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Contribute to potential restructuring of departments to increase efficiency and align activities with business objectives.
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Consult with upper management on performance, organizational and leadership matters.
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Perform tasks such as scheduling classes, preparing materials, creating communication and marketing plans, supporting on-site and off-site offerings, preparing reports, monitoring costs, and entering development-related information into the Institutional Learning System (ILS-LMS).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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Organizational Development and Training Specialist II: A bachelors degree in organizational development, training and development, instructional design, human resources, business administration, education or a closely related field of work; plus, two years of experience (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
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Organizational Development and Training Specialist III: A bachelors degree in organizational development, training and development, instructional design, human resources, business administration, education or a closely related field of work; plus, four years of experience (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Masters degree in organizational development, training and development, instructional design, human resources, business administration, education or a closely related field of work; plus, five to seven years of experience.
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Working knowledge and experience of lean or design thinking.
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2+ year of Leadership experience (formal or informal) or leadership coaching experience.
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2+ year of experience in organizational development facilitation.
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Previous experience working at a university or higher education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Working knowledge of Organizational behavioral/development
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Principles of adult learning and its application in the development of training solutions
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Use reason and de-escalation skills to manage difficult or emotional situations
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Present facts and recommendations verbally and in writing
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Plan, design, implement, and conduct training to a diverse level of management and employees
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Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
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Knowledge of learning management systems (e.g. Absorb)
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Experience with basic data analysis
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Knowledge of DISC, Strengths Finders, or other assessments
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Knowledge of change management models (e.g. ADKAR)
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Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), database management, and document preparation
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Minimum $49,000 (Level II) or $58,000 (Level III); commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus excellence benefits.
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
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Notice of Non-discrimination
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