Facilities Training Specialist

• Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
• Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
• Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

 
It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
 
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

• Identifies training requirements needs, develops and executes programs to ensure professional and technical credentialing standards are achieved.
• Provides training through variety of methods including classroom training, distance and elearning, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings conferences, and workshops.
• Organizes, manages, and executes training programs by conducting, scheduling, and arranging ongoing technical training and personal development classes for employees.
• Develops and organizes training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials used in development courses.
• Develops and administers new employee orientation, including scheduling, coordinating, and facilitating meetings.
• Manages training database systems, tracks relevant training metrics, and provides reports summarizing effectiveness of training.
• Develops and manages leadership, management, supervisory and technical training programs covering all Facility Management functional responsibilities.
• Evaluates instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Develops and administers apprenticeship training programs, workforce development, and community initiatives.
• Works with senior leadership, managers, and supervisors to determine training requirements for all of Facility Management personnel

• Knowledge of training principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, and instruction.

• Experience coordinating state approved apprenticeship programs including utilizing NCCER curriculum, assigning/tracking learning outcomes, sourcing and equipping apprentice program instructors, implementing surveys and annual evaluations, supporting career fairs, school tours, in class programming, and database management .