GROWWTH Training Specialist

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
Deadline: 19 May 2024

Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3773
Advertised Title GROWWTH Training Specialist
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number TBD
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Center for Regional Economic Enrichment
Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing or related field and three years related experience in an educational or corporate setting. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates with:
Instructional training and technical experience,
A shared vision for the project and participants served.
MBA, Master’s Degree, or Relevant experience
Frequent travel throughout region and proof of valid driver’s license in good standing and automobile insurance is required.
This is a grant funded position contingent upon fund availability.
This position has been reposted. Current applicants do not need to re-apply. 
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Some nights and weekend work for special events may be required.
Posting Date 05/10/2024
Closing Date 05/19/2024
Open Until Screening Begins No
Hiring Range $45,000 - $50,000 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Practical knowledge of training design and delivery.
Substantial skill in applying analytical and problem-solving methods.
Thorough knowledge and skill to analyze facts, identify problems, make conclusions, and recommend or take appropriate action.
Good decision-making skills.
Additional Position Information
Growing Relational and Occupational Wealth in West Tennessee Households (GROWWTH) is a community partnership led by the University of Memphis that will work to eliminate key barriers to self-sufficiency for low-income wage earners in the West Tennessee region. GROWWTH has developed plans to improve family access to needed resources for economic mobility, implement a holistic approach to improving the personal and professional well-being of families, strengthen the existing system through partner resources and inspire families to appreciate the value of growth and lifelong learning. For more information, visit our website at www.memphis.edu/growwth
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinates training programs with collaboratives including GROWWTH Academy and Accelerated Skills Training.
Duties & Responsibilities
Participates in need analysis studies to determine training needs and confers with management and team to address any gaps. Assists with the planning and delivery of a coordinated training schedule.
Duties & Responsibilities
Selects or develops teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works. Selects or develops testing and evaluation procedures to be used at completion of training. Reports progress of participants training completions and satisfactory surveys.
Duties & Responsibilities
Attends meetings as necessary to obtain and present information regarding specific training programs and goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Works with Participants to revise design and delivery of training curriculum and methods to improve effectiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.

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