Job Summary

The Training Specialist at Michigan Medicine will be responsible for administering, organizing, and conducting training and educational programs in connection with management, promotional, and professional development, for the academic medical center. Training and development may occur in a classroom setting, virtually, or may be designed with a variety of learning tools and aids to encourage and sustain individual or team development. The Training Specialist will maintain records of training activities and employee progress as well as the effectiveness of the training programs delivered. As a member of the Human Resources team, the training specialist will work under the direction of the senior leader of MM HR Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness and will be responsible for other projects and duties as assigned.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

With minimum supervision, develop and implement training and development strategies to align with organization's business and strategic needs.
Independently develop and deliver training programs, including the development of instructional design materials
Schedule and coordinate training and development activities, including securing space and materials, identifying trainers/ moderators/ facilitators, logistics, documenting attendance, and coordinating promotional communications.
Conduct pre-designed training programs as needed.
Provide staff support to learning focused committees and unit-based or special initiative learning and development teams.
Design, administer and analyze data from learning assessments and programs.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree. Position requires 2- 5 years of professional experience in training and development which includes program design and evaluation.
Applied experience in traditional classroom training, facilitation and/or public speaking.
Strong communications skills, including verbal and written skills.

Desired Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in training and development, human resource management, education, business administration or a related field.
Experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge of University practices and Human Resources rules and regulations is desirable.
Knowledge and experience with on-line and blended learning design and delivery.
Knowledge of adult learning theories.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Key Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective partnerships and collaborate at all levels of organization.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Reasonable knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
Organization and project management skills.
Skill and knowledge of current technology/applications, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint with the ability to produce professional presentations and materials. U-M EEO/AA

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.