Training Specialist, AE

Position Title: Training Specialist, AEEmployee Classification: Training SpecialistCollege/Division: GRCC Grants CCDepartment: 950700-GRCC CONTRACT PROGRAMSInternal or External Search: External - Open to all applicantsLocation: Grants Community CollegeOffsite Location (if applicable):Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualificationsAppointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0Exempt or Non-Exempt: ExemptSummary: NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.Classification Summary:Conducts focused educational/training needs assessments within specified targeted adult populations; designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates a range of responsive educational curricula and training programs within defined fields of expertise.Classification Standard Duties:Delivers group and individual instruction and training covering a range of technical, operational, and/or management areas in a specified field. Develops training curricula and/or recommends or utilizes vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives. Formulates training outlines and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops. Selects or develops training aids, including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works. Coordinates or performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs. Evaluates effectiveness of training and development programs and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods. Assists in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for individuals, communities, and/or university departments. May review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program content and/or instructor presentation methods; may recruit, select, and train instructors. May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, EquivalencyRequired Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Teaching and facilitation skills. Organizing and coordinating skills. Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.; ABILITIES:Ability to determine training objectives. Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training plans, curricula, and methodology.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDelivers group and individual Adult Education instruction to include high school equivalency preparation and integrated training and education for adults. Develops training curricula and / or recommends or utilizes vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives. May collaborate with a technical instructor to support high school equivalency students while they simultaneously work toward education that leads to family-sustaining careers.Formulates training outlines and determines instructional methods that best suit adult learners. Delivery may include differentiated instruction, class lectures, workshops and online instruction. Coordinates or performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document education. Evaluates effectiveness of educational delivery methods and uses relevant data to recommend and implement changes as needed.May review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program content and / or instructor presentation methods. May recruit, select and train instructors. May lead, guide and train staff / student employees, interns and / or volunteers who are performing related work. May coordinate and facilitate instruction with NMSU partner entities.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.Preferred QualificationsSpecial Requirements of the PositionDepartment Contact: Janie Gutierrez, 505-287-6625, janieg61@nmsu.eduContingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external fundingBargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)If Not a Standard Work Schedule:Working Conditions and Physical EffortEnvironment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.