Learning and Development Specialist II

Position Information:

Position Title:
Learning and Development Specialist II

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing and delivering training. 
Experience with creation and development of onsite and virtual training programs
Experience providing technical assistance

Job Description:

The Partnerships in Prevention Science Institution (PPSI) in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking applications for a Learning and Training Specialist II who are passionate about training others.

PPSI conducts prevention and health promotion research that positively impacts the health and well-being of youth, adults, families, and communities across the country.

 The responsibilities include managing and providing training, technical assistance, and coaching to project communities who are implementing evidence and research-based program delivery systems. This position will act as a liaison between staff and the project communities to ensure effective and timely communication and coordination.

The successful candidate will have experience in developing and delivering training. Position is responsible for oversight and implementation of training iterations, which includes scheduling and resourcing training, oversight of trainers, facilitating training, and evaluating training quality.  In addition, the candidate will develop and disseminate materials including manuals and job aids to enhance successful implementation of evidence-based processes. 

Example of Duties
• Assesses instructional need.
• Provides instruction to participants.
• Prepares training materials.
• Prepares, maintains and operates audio-visual equipment, computer equipment and software and other educational aides.
• Solicits feedback from participants via surveys and other mechanisms to determine transference of knowledge and areas of improvement.
• Tracks attendance of participants.
Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job has the flexibility to work remotely in the state of Iowa.

Original Posting Date:
October 20, 2022

Posting Close Date:
October 30, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R10110