Training and Development Specialist

1 week ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Summary

Penn State University is seeking a highly skilled Instructional Designer to join our team. As an Instructional Designer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering training programs, eLearning materials, and other resources to support the University's data and analytic solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop training programs, including self-guided and self-service training materials, for various user levels and formats.
  • Update, maintain, and create new training resources for the Institutional Data Repository (IDR) Database, Institutional Insights (iTwo), and multiple Power BI workspaces, dashboards, data models, and reports.
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and external colleagues to design and implement training solutions, including interactive activities, video, documents, and hands-on or scenario-based exercises.
  • Deliver online or in-person training to a diverse and widespread population of faculty and staff.
Requirements
  • Well-developed understanding of adult learning theories and experience applying best practices for the development and delivery of effective training resources.
  • Strong written and oral communication and editing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
  • Experience developing project plans, managing multiple projects, and meeting project deadlines, with excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Zoom; and other Penn State supported technology tools, with a willingness to learn and explore features and functions.
  • Graphic design skills and familiarity with PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud, or other design software.
  • Experience in designing for accessibility (UDL) considerations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
What We Offer

Penn State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.



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