Sr. Specialist, Facilities Training & Workforce Development

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

Auburn University Facilities Management is hiring a Senior Specialist, Facilities Training & Workforce Development to lead and advance learning opportunities that support employee success, career growth, and long-term workforce readiness. The position partners with leaders, subject matter experts, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and community partners to coordinate training and workforce development initiatives, create learning experiences, strengthen career pathways, and develop talent pipelines. The role supports employee and leadership development, evaluates and improves training initiatives, and connects learning opportunities across the organization while preserving the expertise and ownership of individual programs. The position contributes to Facilities Management’s operational excellence and long-term strategic goals. The role identifies training needs and develops, administers, and evaluates programs for Facilities Management employees. Training is delivered through varied formats, including classroom instruction, distance and e-learning, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops. The specialist also manages training records and metrics, develops educational materials, facilitates new employee orientation, and works with senior leaders, managers, and supervisors to determine training requirements. This is a continuing position. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references, combined into one document and uploaded under the “resume upload” section. Each reference should include their name, relationship to the applicant, phone number, and email address, and should be able to speak to the applicant’s work experience, skills, and professional qualifications. Maximum file size is 5 MB.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
Four years of experience in training and development, workforce development, organizational development, program management, adult learning, educational partnerships, community partnerships, or a closely related area.
Relevant experience developing, administering, or coordinating training programs, workforce development initiatives, career pathway programs, educational partnerships, or employee development programs.

Responsibilities

Identify training requirements and needs, and develop and execute programs to ensure professional and technical credentialing standards are achieved.
Provide training through classroom instruction, distance and e-learning, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Organize, manage, and execute training programs, including conducting, scheduling, and arranging ongoing technical training and personal development classes for employees.
Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials for development courses.
Develop and administer new employee orientation, including scheduling, coordinating, and facilitating meetings.
Manage training database systems, track relevant training metrics, and provide reports summarizing training effectiveness.
Develop and manage leadership, management, supervisory, and technical training programs covering Facilities Management functional responsibilities.
Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, workforce development, and community initiatives.
Work with senior leadership, managers, and supervisors to determine training requirements for Facilities Management personnel.
Collaborate with leaders, subject matter experts, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and community partners on learning and workforce development initiatives.