Training Specialist

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Training Specialist position for the Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration (OSRAA) resides within the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration (OSRAA) resides within the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI). Its mission is to provide research administration leadership for all campus colleges, units, and research centers, achieved through full sponsored project lifecycle support for proposal submission, award negotiation and acceptance, research costing and analysis, award management, financial management and closeout of awards that support the research goals of Oregon State University’s strategic plan: Prosperity Widely Shared.

The Research Administration Training Coordinator is a member of the team responsible for developing and managing a university-wide, comprehensive training program addressing all aspects of sponsored project management for faculty and staff engaged in externally funded research and other sponsored activity.

This role participates in the development and maintenance of educational and process documentation that serves DRI staff, OSU research administrators and principal investigators, including ongoing analysis of training and documentation needs specific to the field of research administration, developing curriculum and content in collaboration with subject matter experts and utilizing a variety of methods and modalities for content delivery. Topics in research administration content development may include administrative and compliance matters, general industry knowledge, and utilization of system applications, such as electronic research administration (eRA), OSU business systems, and grants management software.

To be successful in this role the incumbent must:

• Ensure high standards of accuracy and precision and be highly organized.
• Be articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be results oriented, with demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Have the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across a wide stakeholder group.
• Proactively manage expectations in relation to agreed upon deliverables, even when faced with competing priorities.
• Be able to present clear and effective training content via multiple modalities, as best suited to specific circumstances.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

40% Training Development, Design & Facilitation

40% Training Development for OSU Systems

10% Maintenance of Training Materials and Professional Expertise

5% Leadership

5% Other Duties Assigned

What We Require

Three years of experience as a trainer which included responsibility for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating training needs in an organization; AND a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, or Human Resources (Personnel) Management; or three more years of pertinent experience.

What You Will Need

• Proficiency using Microsoft Suite and training development software
• Excellent business writing, editing and oral communication skills
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree with education, training, or organizational development focus
• Five (5) or more years of experience in training development and coordination
• Three (3) or more years of research administration experience
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation
• Supervisory experience

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position, with supervisor and/or director approval, is open to telecommuting and remote work utilizing online team collaboration tools. Travel may be required.

Link To Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/154475

Posting Number P04814CT

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/15/2024

Posting Date 05/20/2024

Closing Date 06/10/2024

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Salary : $29 - $45