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Senior Training Specialist

Richmond, VAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$68,661–$106,434 /yrPosted 4 days ago

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Required skills

  • training and development programs
  • curriculum
  • learning plan
  • program content
  • training program delivery
  • training evaluation
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Adult Education
  • Human Resources Management
  • Healthcare Administration

Nice to have

  • SPHR
  • PHR
  • instructional design

Role summary

VCUHS is seeking a Senior Training Specialist to design, implement, and evaluate system-wide training and development programs for employees and leaders. This role advises management on training initiatives aligned with the organization's mission and culture, and conducts needs assessments. Responsibilities include curriculum development, content creation, marketing, training delivery, and results evaluation. The specialist will also facilitate and organize bi-weekly New Employee Orientations. The position requires minimal supervision and autonomous workload management, with potential for additional work hours. Age groups served include Adult and Geriatrics.

The Senior Training Specialist participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of system-wide training and development programs for VCUHS employees and leaders. This job serves as an advisor to management for planning and developing training and educational programs that promote VCUHS’s mission, goals and corporate culture or training programs that specifically address departmental needs. In collaboration with the Training and Development Manager, this job also conducts training/educational needs assessments.

The Senior Training Specialist devises curriculum/learning plan, develops program content, markets event, delivers or arranges for delivery of the training program and evaluates results. This position also facilitates and organizes New Employee Orientation bi-weekly.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current SPHR or PHR preferred

Experience REQUIRED:
Five (5) years of general experience in Human Resources, or

Two (2) years of professional level experience in training and staff development

Experience PREFERRED:
Four (4) years of professional level experience in training and staff development

Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education, Human Resources Management, Healthcare Administration or related field

Education/training PREFERRED:
Master's Degree in Adult Education, Human Resources Management, Healthcare Administration or related field

Independent action(s) required:
Day-to-day training and development activities are completed with minimal supervision.
Incumbents must be self-direct and able to manage daily workload autonomously.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Depending on the project/workload, additional work hours and occasional evening and weekend hours will be required.

Age Specific groups served:

Adult, Geriatrics

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$68,660.80 - $106,433.60

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


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