(Hybrid) Training and Development Specialist - Leadership and Organizational Development

The Talent and Culture Department of Leadership and Organizational Development at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Training and Development Specialist.

About the Opportunity

The Training and Development Specialist is responsible for creating and conducting training programs for the University system. The Training and Development Specialist partners with cross functional Talent and Culture teams, to create a welcoming New Employee Orientation. The Specialist also has responsibilities for administering the Culture Survey and preparing the University for the launch of the program. This position is hybrid, with the expectation of a schedule that includes onsite and work from home opportunity. This position is expected to work the hours needed to meet professional responsibilities.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
  
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
  
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
  
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs
  

What You'll Do

• Works in collaboration with the LOD team and other Talent and Culture teammembers to create engagement and team building tools for leaders as well as training on how to build a cohesive team and foster a positive culture.
• Collaborates with the other LOD team members to obtain stake holder feedback on the creation of Live Trainings.
  Assists in the development of leadership essentials and tools to continue a culture of accountability. Collaborates with team members in LOD and leadership on surveys and needs of the institution to develop and plan.
• Works in partnership with the Senior Training and Development Specialist to launch the Culture Survey as well as the tools and communications around the survey.
• Lead the 360 leadership review process and how and when the program is utilized for a leader.
• Develops training session for individual contributors to be delivered in a variety of formats.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director, Employee Engagement and Solutions.

• Bachelor's degree required in organizational development/leadership, human resources, or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in training.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional design and application for effective adult learning.
• Knowledge of developing training sessions for employees.
• Organizational and intrapersonal skills with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate cross functionally.
• Ability to learn the University's organizational structure, strategic plan, priorities, mission, and vision.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, develop, and implement comprehensive employee development programs.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.