Research Training Coordinator

This position will coordinate the design, development, and deployment of training and professional development initiatives aligned with DR's strategic plan, including instructional design in collaboration with content experts, building corresponding Canvas courses, organizing the delivery of courses, updating materials in anticipation of delivery, and conducting evaluation and assessment for course improvement. Programming will address division-wide, unit-level, and university-wide research training needs. The ultimate goal is to create a roster of robust training and professional development programming designed to advance research excellence. The position will develop training that supports staff in strategic, developmental, administrative, and reporting roles within and outside of the division and researchers at all levels across a variety of research topics. The position will report to the RDO Executive Director and interact with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and DR Senior Leadership to set priorities, working with DR research professionals as content experts.

Program Administration/Project Management:

Develop and implement a comprehensive training strategy for the Division of Research (DR). Identify and assess current and future training needs in coordination with DR Senior Leadership. Plan, create, and coordinate training and professional development opportunities for internal DR and campus-wide stakeholders. Ensure training initiatives meet the needs of each DR unit and align with DR's strategic goals. Monitor the effectiveness of training and professional development programs through evaluation and assessment. Provide exemplary support. Lead and facilitate workshops and training sessions credibly and engagingly. Oversee training-related logistics (e.g., place catering orders, book rooms, manage documents and invitations, etc.). Assemble ad hoc teams and working committees to support training initiatives. Maintain records on all relevant training activities. Manage training and program-related projects, including budgets, timelines, and resources. Write grants to support the creation of training and professional development programs. Perform other special projects as assigned.

Training-Related Curriculum Development:

In collaboration with DR stakeholders, create curricula informed by needs assessments, adult learning theory, and instructional design principles aligned with DR's training and professional development needs. Design and develop new course content or update content and associated materials in coordination with content experts. Evaluate and integrate effective and current instructional design, learning methodologies, and delivery options (e.g., classroom, online, hybrid, coaching, team/ group learning) to meet unique training needs. Convene meetings with various stakeholders to discuss ongoing training needs. Customize training and delivery to specific end-user needs. Incorporate instructional design, e-learning, and learning management systems (Canvas) to enhance content delivery. Work on file organization and preparation of training presentations for various DR Directors.

Professional Knowledge:

Maintain current awareness of research administration topics and emerging areas to advance knowledge of training content and materials. Benchmark publicly available research training practices in peer institutions.

Metrics, Reporting, & Analysis:

Establish metrics for reporting program activities as described above to assist DR Leadership in making strategic decisions based on training data. Track and measure ongoing progress and success, adjusting delivery methods and content as needed to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. Create and maintain a training database, including attendees. Identify customer needs and gaps and inform DR Directors.

Minimum Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years' related experience in a research administration, higher education, or related environment, e.g., consulting, instructional design, and/or professional training program management for adult learners.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with limited guidance.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong writing, stakeholder support, customer service, planning, and time management skills.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• An advanced degree, plus prior experience related to creating and delivering training or professional development programs at different organizational levels for adult learners.
• Working knowledge of instructional design and training development.
• Experience working with grants and sponsored programs in a public or private agency or academic environment (e.g., research administration, pre/post award management).