Training Coordinator (4162U) #74660

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

In the Division of Student Affairs and under the Residential Student Services Programs portfolio, the Early Childhood Education Programs (ECEP) serves over 260 children (3 months through pre-kindergarten) of university (faculty, staff and students) and community families. The program consists of over 60 career FTE, 10 - 30+ limited and per diem substitutes, and up to 100 student assistants who work daily with children and families in the program to assure quality early education experiences that best nurture and develop the individual child, support a family responsive environment for the university and advance the field of early childhood education.

The First Review Date for this job is December 10, 2024

Workforce Training and Support

• Applies professional training concepts to motivate and inspire workforce training and growth activities.
• Ability to facilitate and communicate conversations with staff, administrators and other stakeholders.
• Works in a collaborative and inviting manner with a diverse organization community to administer, organize and conduct existing employee training programs and may assist in the development of new programs.
• Organizes Professional Development offerings, based on staff interest and identified development needs.
• Works under general supervision and receives general instructions regarding on- going training work, with detailed instructions provided on new training projects, assignments and initiatives.
• Development of "Training Room": development and upkeep of a "Training Room" for ECEP staff to have access to resources like books, research based articles, resources for professional growth, college early childhood education course information and other materials pertinent to the growth and development of ECEP staff.
• Coordinates individual and/or small group trainings as requested by ECEP Central Administration.
• Supports staff at all levels of development, to encourage continued growth.
• In collaboration with ECEP Central Administration, identifies staff development needs, supports staff in completing training objectives, and conducting regular check-ins to assess effectiveness of training plan.
• Develops a system that keeps staff informed and on track for completing necessary tasks related to training.
• Ensures employees have up-to-date training to perform critical job functions efficiently in alignment with university, division, and department goals.
• Works with ECEP Central Administration to incorporate ongoing team and individual professional development aligned with operational and strategic priorities and ensures sufficient planning and training time is available to meet annual development goals.
• Collaborates regularly with staff supervisors to review goals throughout the year to assess progress, effectiveness of approach and/or adjust for changing organizational or staff needs.

Workforce Development and Retention

• Works in collaboration with hiring panels, to hire, interview, and select candidates.
• Works with ECEP leadership to anticipate labor needs and adjust recruitment, labor schedule, and work assignments to match the production needs.
• Conducts staffing and hiring trend analysis and helps develop resulting recommendations.
• Continues to increase knowledge and understanding of campus policies and guidelines as well as the collective bargaining agreements regarding recruitment and hiring of staff.
• Develops orientation/onboarding schedule in collaboration with hiring manager and/or supervisor.
• Supports new hires through their first 4-6 weeks of work within Training Classroom.
• Conversation with Training Classroom lead & ECEP Central Administration to evaluate strengths & weaknesses; determine best final placement.

Policy Development and Implementation

• Applies organization policies, procedures and programs in addressing training needs among various functions.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
• Concisely and accurately communicates policies, program goals and objectives, in relation to development activities and opportunities.
• Particular about following policies & procedures.
• Participates in development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.

Technology, Data, Research, and Innovation

• Supports the inclusion of technology services such as DRDP, Learning Genie, AB 212, and other database systems.
• Gathers and analyzes training resource data, prioritizes work assignments and develops training program recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem- solving skills.
• Monitors training results through employee progress and maintains records of training attendance to determine program effectiveness.
• Works in collaboration with outside departments within UC Berkeley; supports the translation of research into classroom implementation strategies.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Collaborates with SAIT and ECEP Central Administration to develop technology maintenance and improvements.

Continuing Education and Professional Growth & Development

• Continues to broaden own professional knowledge and skills.
• Attends on-going training, staff meetings, and in-service training as required.
• Completes all mandatory training for UC Berkeley and ECEP on, or before, deadlines.
• Attends workshops and trainings as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current ECE pedagogy and research findings.

• Advanced working knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and best practices and processes with prior experience in an early childhood education setting.
• Working knowledge of delivering training programs and of other areas of human resources.
• Familiar with current training programs and trends.
• Good skills in delivering training programs.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.
• Good analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the design and delivery of training programs.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including service orientation, active listening, and critical thinking
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a challenging environment.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and good presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of adult learning theories and education methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop teacher competencies and create high performing teams
• Ability to facilitate and communicate with staff and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse teams.
• Possess great facilitation and interpersonal skills including conflict management and mediation strategies.
• Ability to research and maintain knowledge of current ECE recommendations.
• Requires working knowledge of, and ability to navigate, basic computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
• Demonstrate strong leadership competency including self-awareness, initiative/self- motivation, accountability, and ability to coach, influence, and collaborate across differences to develop and sustain high performing teams.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to multi-task effectively in a challenging and fast paced environment, meet budget and time deadlines, and manage multiple complex projects with changing priorities.
• Must have and maintain current child CPR and first aid certificates.
• Must complete all required university trainings (Ethics, Sexual Harassment for Supervisors, IT Security, etc.) within established timelines
• Must complete the integrated pest management training (IPM) annually and within 12 months of hire
• Bachelor's degree in education, social services, business management, human resources or related area.
• 12+ ECE coursework units.

• Master's degree in related area.
• Previous experience teaching ECE coursework and/or mentoring educators.
• Child Development Permit (Teacher or higher).
• Knowledge of DRDP applications (e.g. Learning Genie).
• Knowledge of Title V, Title 22 (including reports to Licensing), DRDP, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), Ages and Stages Questionnaire Social Emotional (ASQ-SE), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC).

This is a full-time career position.

This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $31.94 - $55.80.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam.

• Must test TB negative and have health screening clearance.
• Must complete blood borne pathogen training annually and upon hire.

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

• Must pass FBI and DOJ criminal check with approval from Dept. of Social Services.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

• Must complete State of CA Mandated Reporter training annually and upon hire.

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