Training and Development Coordinator

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

2d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge. The Training and Development Coordinator creates, implements, and evaluates training and professional development programs that enhance employee capability and performance across the University. This position collaborates with campus partners to assess learning needs, design and coordinate innovative learning solutions, and track outcomes to ensure continuous improvement. The Coordinator promotes a culture of learning, engagement, and accountability and assists in developing training materials.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, training and development, or a related field is preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years of training or related experience specifically coordinating or facilitating compliance-based training.
• Respects and exemplifies the mission and values of Pacific University in all interactions.
• Adheres to all prescribed university and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and tasks, focusing on meeting deadlines and improving employee experiences and training needs.
• Ability to gather data, analyze, and reason logically, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and HRIS (Paycom preferred); interest in AI platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or a similarly complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in needs assessment, curriculum design, program development, and evaluation.
• Experience with various training delivery methods, including in-person, online courses, and blended learning.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS), LinkedIn Learning, Vector Solutions, Moodle, and other training technologies.
• HRIS software experience (Paycom).
• SHRM-CP.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly Spanish.
• Experience contributing to assessment or continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for training logistics. Schedules rooms, manages virtual meeting links, coordinates with external vendors, and prepares all physical and digital training materials.
• Assists in adapting existing materials into development programs, workshops, online courses, and learning resources using instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts and Legal/HR department to develop, refresh training materials, and deliver required training, ensuring content meets current, local, state, and federal mandates.
• Administers post-training surveys and assessments. Aggregates data into monthly reports and dashboards for leadership to review program attendance and basic participant satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of participation, completion rates, evaluation results, and retraining requirements in the current HRIS system or other tracking tools.
• Draft and distribute internal communications (newsletters, emails, and flyers) to promote upcoming professional development opportunities and learning initiatives across campuses.
• Utilize existing University tools (Moodle, LinkedIn Learning) to deliver content. Supports the University Learning Management System (Moodle, LinkedIn Learning). Responsibilities include enrolling employees in courses, troubleshooting user access issues, and ensuring completion records are 100% accurate for audits.
• Monitors mandatory federal and state training requirements (e.g., Harassment Prevention, FERPA). Sends automated and manual reminders to employees to ensure the University maintains high compliance rates.
• Collaborates with the HR team to ensure new hires are successfully integrated into the University’s required training tracks during their onboarding.
• Coordinate with HR and department leadership to ensure consistent communication and alignment on professional development priorities.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.
• Participate in university-wide, Divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and hiring processes, offering expertise to strengthen institutional systems and effective centralized operations that promote student success, equity, and engagement.
• Contribute to strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation, and assessment within Human Resources and Payroll, supporting data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.
• Support key University and Human Resources events and traditions that build community and belonging.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of Human Resources.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level