TRAINING FACILITATOR - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
+ A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
+ A resume
+ A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39593 by the application deadline date of December 1, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu.
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title TRAINING FACILITATOR
Working Title: Learning and Development Specialist
Position Number 01262549
Division Finance & Administrative Affairs
Department B024010 HUMAN RESOURCES
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 20
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
Employees at UWM in the Department of Human Resources work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply!
Job Summary
The Learning and Development Specialist facilitates individual and multifaceted courses and/or programs and existing and new learning opportunities and events utilizing various mediums, formats, and technologies to address emerging individual and organizational training needs and to create a culture of learning and development. As a member of the Department of Human Resources’ Employment Services unit, this position serves as primary oversight of the HR training and competency programs, UWM -wide learning and development programs, and new employee orientation, onboarding, and employee learning technologies.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
1. Facilitates individual and multifaceted competency-based training courses and/or programs and professional development opportunities for varied audiences utilizing various technologies and mediums
+ Leads training, competency, and onboarding programs for HR staff, to include technical training in all HR functional areas. Coordinates with HR colleagues to identify training topics, develop content, and promotes training
+ Collaborates with UWM stakeholders to deliver and oversee campus-wide training and development programs. Administers the HR-sponsored professional development training program
+ Manages ongoing delivery of the UWM New Employee Orientation and Onboarding programs and templates, assesses program quality, and implements changes to ensure deliverables meet employee needs
+ Develops, maintains, and interprets policies and guidelines for learning and development
2. Disseminates learning resources, technologies, materials, and processes to support individual and organizational learning
+ Oversees learning technology on behalf of HR. Support implementation of tools for learning and development (e.g., Teams, Canvas, Workday Learning)
+ Identifies, curates, and develops online learning content for designated audiences
+ Maintains resources and facilitate professional development opportunities for employees and supervisors (e.g., HR Sponsored Professional Development program)
+ Facilitates in-person learning programs and team development sessions
+ Develops training to be disseminated to Schools/Colleges/Divisions through their HR Business Partner
3. Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to foster positive employee educational environments
+ Liaison with internal and external colleagues on training initiatives, remedial training, or campus presentations. Collaborates to ensure effective programming, compliance, and tracking methods
+ Contributes to regular HR meetings to incorporate learning and development
+ Collaborates with campus stakeholders on learning and development and implementation of technologies to meet needs
+ Participates in the Universities of Wisconsin community of learning professionals and coordinate on training and development efforts
4. Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates training needs by collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating program data
+ Recommends learning and development resources as identified through employee surveys , exit interviews, and through communications with campus leaders
+ Develops reports regarding employee training completion to guide decision making. Recommend strategies to increase participation and learning outcomes
5. Additional Responsibilities:
+ Provide counsel to develop, implement, support, and review all HR Department initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems
+ Participate in HR or UWM initiatives through service in projects that directly or indirectly affect the HR function
Hybrid work options may be available. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications
+ Associate’s degree (or higher) in human resources, organizational development, communications, business, or related field or equivalent combination of experience/education
+ At least two years of demonstrated experience working in human resources, learning and development, training, or organizational development (or related field)
+ Experience using HRIS (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday) or a Learning Management System for tracking and reporting on employee data
+ Experience training/presenting to various audiences
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience utilizing technologies (e.g., Microsoft Teams/Zoom, Canvas, PowerPoint) to effectively deliver training/meetings
+ Experience with program needs assessment and survey analysis, including measuring and reporting on impact of training solutions
+ Experience developing and implementing training programs
+ Experience coordinating programs/projects to be inclusive of a diverse work force
+ Experience managing content in a Learning Management System (e.g., Workday)
+ Experience developing communication plans utilizing various platforms (e.g, web sites, email, in person, etc.)
+ Experience developing competencies and learning pathways within a learning and development program
+ Experiencing analyzing and summarizing data using spreadsheet applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
Target Salary Range $65,000 – $70,000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
+ A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
+ A resume
+ A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39593 by the application deadline date of December 1, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu.
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Application Deadline 12/01/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Angelee Vang
Contact Phone (414) 251-8252
Contact Email vangap@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Human Resources
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ References
+ Resume
Optional Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
+ A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
+ A resume
+ A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39593 by the application deadline date of December 1, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu.
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title TRAINING FACILITATOR
Working Title: Learning and Development Specialist
Position Number 01262549
Division Finance & Administrative Affairs
Department B024010 HUMAN RESOURCES
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable
Pay Basis Annual
Salary Grade 20
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
Employees at UWM in the Department of Human Resources work in an innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules. If you are a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference with our team, community, and the campus, we encourage you to apply!
Job Summary
The Learning and Development Specialist facilitates individual and multifaceted courses and/or programs and existing and new learning opportunities and events utilizing various mediums, formats, and technologies to address emerging individual and organizational training needs and to create a culture of learning and development. As a member of the Department of Human Resources’ Employment Services unit, this position serves as primary oversight of the HR training and competency programs, UWM -wide learning and development programs, and new employee orientation, onboarding, and employee learning technologies.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
1. Facilitates individual and multifaceted competency-based training courses and/or programs and professional development opportunities for varied audiences utilizing various technologies and mediums
+ Leads training, competency, and onboarding programs for HR staff, to include technical training in all HR functional areas. Coordinates with HR colleagues to identify training topics, develop content, and promotes training
+ Collaborates with UWM stakeholders to deliver and oversee campus-wide training and development programs. Administers the HR-sponsored professional development training program
+ Manages ongoing delivery of the UWM New Employee Orientation and Onboarding programs and templates, assesses program quality, and implements changes to ensure deliverables meet employee needs
+ Develops, maintains, and interprets policies and guidelines for learning and development
2. Disseminates learning resources, technologies, materials, and processes to support individual and organizational learning
+ Oversees learning technology on behalf of HR. Support implementation of tools for learning and development (e.g., Teams, Canvas, Workday Learning)
+ Identifies, curates, and develops online learning content for designated audiences
+ Maintains resources and facilitate professional development opportunities for employees and supervisors (e.g., HR Sponsored Professional Development program)
+ Facilitates in-person learning programs and team development sessions
+ Develops training to be disseminated to Schools/Colleges/Divisions through their HR Business Partner
3. Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships to foster positive employee educational environments
+ Liaison with internal and external colleagues on training initiatives, remedial training, or campus presentations. Collaborates to ensure effective programming, compliance, and tracking methods
+ Contributes to regular HR meetings to incorporate learning and development
+ Collaborates with campus stakeholders on learning and development and implementation of technologies to meet needs
+ Participates in the Universities of Wisconsin community of learning professionals and coordinate on training and development efforts
4. Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates training needs by collecting, organizing, interpreting, and disseminating program data
+ Recommends learning and development resources as identified through employee surveys , exit interviews, and through communications with campus leaders
+ Develops reports regarding employee training completion to guide decision making. Recommend strategies to increase participation and learning outcomes
5. Additional Responsibilities:
+ Provide counsel to develop, implement, support, and review all HR Department initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems
+ Participate in HR or UWM initiatives through service in projects that directly or indirectly affect the HR function
Hybrid work options may be available. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications
+ Associate’s degree (or higher) in human resources, organizational development, communications, business, or related field or equivalent combination of experience/education
+ At least two years of demonstrated experience working in human resources, learning and development, training, or organizational development (or related field)
+ Experience using HRIS (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday) or a Learning Management System for tracking and reporting on employee data
+ Experience training/presenting to various audiences
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience utilizing technologies (e.g., Microsoft Teams/Zoom, Canvas, PowerPoint) to effectively deliver training/meetings
+ Experience with program needs assessment and survey analysis, including measuring and reporting on impact of training solutions
+ Experience developing and implementing training programs
+ Experience coordinating programs/projects to be inclusive of a diverse work force
+ Experience managing content in a Learning Management System (e.g., Workday)
+ Experience developing communication plans utilizing various platforms (e.g, web sites, email, in person, etc.)
+ Experience developing competencies and learning pathways within a learning and development program
+ Experiencing analyzing and summarizing data using spreadsheet applications (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
Target Salary Range $65,000 – $70,000
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
+ A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
+ A resume
+ A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39593 by the application deadline date of December 1, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Angelee Vang at vangap@uwm.edu.
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Application Deadline 12/01/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Angelee Vang
Contact Phone (414) 251-8252
Contact Email vangap@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Human Resources
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ References
+ Resume
Optional Documents
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