Senior Training Manager
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Training Manager.
Position Details | |
Location |
Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States |
Division | Spectator Sports Safety and Security |
Position Type | Staff |
Employment Status | Full Time |
Grant Funded | Yes |
Pay Grade | E11 |
Posting Close Date | Open until filled |
Job Summary:
The Senior Training Manager is responsible for managing all training
support requirements and initiatives related to the Homeland Security National
Training Program (HSNTP) Cooperative Agreement. The Senior Training Manager
will oversee the instructional and support staff for the DHS/FEMA sport safety
and security training program for all approved courses. This includes the
primary point of contact role for instructors and course/instructor monitoring
in accordance with guidelines prescribed in the Cooperative Agreement
Procedures Manual (CAPM). The Senior Training Program will also oversee the
instructor certification process. As directed, this position is responsible for
training and mentoring other Training Managers to ensure compliance for all
DHS/FEMA related guidelines.
Primary
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sports management or a related field and at least 8 years of experience in project management in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field. In lieu of a degree, 15 years of progressive experience in project management in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field is acceptable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as grant guidelines and policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- 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.
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sports management or a related field and at least 12 years’ of project management experience in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field. In lieu of a degree, 20 years of progressive experience in project management in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field is acceptable.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern
Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing
students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students
in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We
are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of
the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in
polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing
language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,
nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter
fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such
as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of
business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by
producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of
excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation
accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our
student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and
persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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