Training Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Animal Resource and Compliance (RARC) Training Program is looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional to join a collaborative team that teaches UW–Madison researchers and animal care staff how to work with research animals ethically, responsibly, and safely. The Training Coordinator helps to develop, manage, and deliver the UW-Madison research animal training program. A successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability, proficiency, and patience in leading hands-on training sessions for a wide range of species, such as: mice, rats, cattle, zebrafish, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, cats, dogs, sheep, swine, poultry, and xenopus. This includes the ability to teach basic surgery techniques, such as: Anesthesia, aseptic technique, tissue handling, and wound closure. Additional responsibilities include tracking and documentation of training and collaborating effectively with veterinary, research, and animal care staff to develop training materials.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years relevant hands-on animal experience in a work or classroom setting
Teaching and/or training experience
Comfort with public speaking
Communicate professionally and effectively

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in animal handling, substance administration, and blood collection techniques for common laboratory and agricultural species
Knowledge of the behavior, biology and husbandry of laboratory and agricultural animal species
Surgical knowledge and experience in anesthesia, aseptic technique, tissue handling, wound closure
Excellent computer skills
Experience with online learning platforms and module creation
Experience with a learning management system (LMS) for documenting and tracking training
Ability to work in a highly collaborative and flexible team environment
Curriculum development or educational program management

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning
Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
Advises and supports groups working on program-level curricular design and development by facilitating the work, and by contributing expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and learning technology. May also contribute subject matter expertise
Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials.
Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met