Training Manager

The University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

47d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Training Manager. This role is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of instructional and support staff, including evaluations, scheduling, and administrative oversight for the DHS/FEMA sports safety and security training program. The Training Manager ensures compliance with all grant-related guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sports management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sports management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of project management experience in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the course instructor’s selection, training, day-to-day assignment, and performance.
• Establish goals and monitor performance for all assigned staff.
• Review instructor evaluations on a quarterly basis and provide coaching and/or additional training as needed.
• Observe and evaluate all instructional staff.
• Maintain up-to-date instructor training records.
• Meet all required performance targets: number of course deliveries and participants, and instructor utilization. This includes marketing efforts to ensure the optimal target market is captured.
• Manage course coordination efforts and course support to ensure the quality of each delivery within the program. This includes preparing training materials, shipping material, coordinating delivery locations, and ensuring all course forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Keeps informed of and interprets pertinent rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the University or other governing agencies and adjust plans as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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