Title: 00287 - Human Resources Training & Development Specialist

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $41,655 - $70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University seeks an experienced office professional to be an integral part of the fast-paced day-to-day operations of the Office of Human Resources. The Professional Developmentand Training Specialist serves to provide strategic, innovative and operational leadership in the assessment, design, development and implementation of the University training and development programs.

Duties and responsibilities include:
1. Administers training and instruction in the areas of leadership development, manager and supervisortraining, departmental training, blended-learning and other professional development programs.
2. Enhances organizational workforce development by engaging departments and assessing training and development needs; assess and creates training models and programs which are offered on an ongoing, annual and continuum basis.
3. Facilitates, engages, and leads large groups in achieving training standards; assess knowledgeretention by evaluation methods; maintains training records for University staff and faculty.
4. Develops and administers various training via eLearning. Manages the elearning resources, including Virginia Learning Center; creates and manages account access and password resets.
5. Provide direct assistance as required to support the Employee Relations Manager.
6. Trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations and performance managementpractices and strategies.
7. May assist as needed with researching employeerelations issues, researching employment regulations and/or practices, collecting data and preparing reports, preparing corrective action letters, and grievance administration at the direction of the Employee Relations Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge of general Human Resources practices and applicable State and
Federal laws and regulations.
2. Ability to think strategically, developing long-range training plans.
3. Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, organize and
prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
4. Ability to work accurately with detailed and confidential information.
5. Ability to compile and analyze data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
6. Ability to exercise sound judgment and to make reasonable, logical and defensible decisions.
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff displaying excellent customer service.
8. Must have exceptional computer skills to include experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
9. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Additional Considerations

1. Experience with higher education human resources operations or prior experience with a Commonwealth of Virginia state agency.
2. Professional Human Resourcescertification (PHR) certification

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.