Training Specialist

Lubbock

42109BR

Retention Management and Innovation

Position Description

Evaluates, designs, coordinates and implements training and education programs specific to departmental specialty. Conducts integrated training needs assessments and monitors and reports the effectiveness of training.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Facilitates training workshops in classroom, virtual (Zoom, Teams), and hybrid learning environments.
• Provides support for ad hoc training requests, as needed.
• Coordinates logistics for training events, including facility reservations and participant registration through Cornerstone.
• Contributes to the design and development of training curriculum, policies, and procedures that align with departmental priorities.
• Creates instructional aids and reference materials to reinforce learning and promote long-term knowledge retention.
• Reviews training materials for accessibility, recommends improvements, and remediates identified issues to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
• Designs and administers course and instructor evaluations to assess effectiveness and inform continuous program improvement.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for Raider Success Hub, providing guidance and user support.
• Troubleshoots user and system issues in collaboration with the Raider Success Hub team via the help ticket system, ensuring timely resolution.
• Participates in user testing of Raider Success Hub enhancements to provide actionable feedback and build expertise on new system features.
• Builds and sustains strong collaborative relationships with campus partners to foster a positive and effective learning environment.
• Collaborates with staff to develop and distribute marketing materials that promote training services and initiatives for students, faculty, and staff.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three (3) years related experience or a combination of education and experience to equal seven years.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.21

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Business Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.