We are currently seeking a Sr. Specialist of Talent Development who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

Job Summary

Design and deliver standard and complex training content geared toward specific areas of learning that may be part of a larger curriculum or educational project. Utilizes instructional systems design to develop content, facilitate training and monitor educational programs for adult learners.  Ensures employees in department/office areas and business functions have the knowledge to proficiently perform their jobs and achieve business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identify and define employees' skills gap and education needs to increase employee performance and achieve business objectives.

Deliver educational programs in college via formal and informal methods such as: hands-on, instructor led, virtual classroom, simulations, e-Learning, mobile, audio/video, embedded/on-the-job (OJT) learning, leaders as teachers, social learning, on-demand/self-led and partnering with educational institutions.

Gain understanding of learning objectives and content for educational programs by communicating and working collaboratively with business clients and subject matter experts, observing performance in the work environment and referring to technical job specifications and/or standard operating procedures.

Participate with business clients, project team members and subject matter experts in requirements gathering and business analysis to document functionality and standard operating procedures for end user educational materials.

Develop and maintains course content utilizing adult learner methodology for the intended audience.

Integrate best practices, communication, and change management strategies into educational initiatives.

Revise or creates instructional related documents, curriculum outlines, course content, procedural manuals, handouts, job aides, quick reference guides, presentations, websites, audio/videos, graphics/images, simulations, interactive e-learning courses, exercises, skills packages and mobile learning applications.

Create and conducts performance-based measurement assessments, utilizing Microsoft Office suite and other applicable learning management tools, for objective evaluation of instructional programs.

Support program across the College, including but not limited to: College Office Professional Program, College Leadership Program, Fill-time and/or Part-time Onboarding, Productivity Series, The HCC Way, and/or Employee Tuition Assistance Program.

Implement higher-level learning evaluation models to be used for employee performance management.

Remain current on learning and development and instructional design topics; including emerging technologies, techniques and methodologies to develop new knowledge and share information with colleagues to ensure ongoing improvement of educational programs geared toward increasing employee proficiency.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience        

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Adult Learning, Instructional or Technology design degrees preferred
• 4 years’ experience specific to training or employee development, including 2 years developing and delivering adult oriented or professional development programs required      

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills   

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Learning Management Systems  

Competencies 

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General office.  May frequently be required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, photocopier, file cabinets, and calculator.  Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, ability to reach and bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes.  Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.  May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:  This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215