Training Specialist (Inst Advancement Consultant)

educational, healthcare, employment, justice, and community settings. Guided by the philosophy that evidence-based practices are "Essential for autism, beneficial for all," CBSI develops practical tools, professional learning opportunities, implementation supports, and resources that strengthen systems serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodevelopmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and broader communities. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, implementation science, and responsive partnerships, the Center remains agile in addressing emerging community, statewide, national, and international needs while advancing Indiana University's missions of teaching, research, and service.

Learn more about the HANDS in Autism® model and the Center.

Job Summary

Training Specialists within the Center for Behavior and Systems Innovation (CBSI) serve as implementation specialists who build upon the nationally recognized HANDS in Autism® model to provide education, consultation, technical assistance, programming, and resource development that strengthen local capacity across Indiana and beyond.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works alongside researchers, instructional designers, navigators, data specialists, operations staff, and community partners, they support implementation of evidence-based practices across educational, healthcare, employment, justice, and community settings.
• Through direct consultation, professional learning, implementation support, and development of practical resources,
• Helps improve outcomes for autistic individuals and others with neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and mental health support needs while advancing Indiana University's missions of teaching, research, and service.
• Designs, develops, and delivers professional learning opportunities, workshops, consultation, and technical assistance for educators, families, providers, healthcare professionals, employers, and community organizations.
• Develops and updates evidence-based training materials, implementation resources, and educational tools responsive to community and partner needs.
• Supports statewide, national, and international training initiatives that promote implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Contributes to newsletters, online learning communities, webinars, and outreach efforts that support dissemination of Center resources and innovations.
• Conducts assessments, support action planning, facilitate implementation, and monitor progress for individuals, collaborative sites, and community partners.
• Provides consultation, direct programming, implementation support, and resource navigation across educational, healthcare, employment, justice, and community settings.
• Supports Ask-Learn-Share offerings, Learning Labs, collaborative partnerships, and other Center initiatives that strengthen local capacity.
• Develops and updates practical tools, resource guides, and implementation materials that support individuals across the lifespan.
• Maintains timely documentation, correspondence, and communication with caregivers, referral sources, providers, and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Supports externally funded initiatives, implementation projects, and community-engaged research activities.
• Collaborates with instructional designers, marketing and communications staff, navigators, operations staff, data specialists, and subject matter experts to develop, review, and disseminate evidence-based resources.
• Reviews, catalogs, organizes, and continuously updates Center materials while maintaining an efficient registry and monitoring system that ensures resources remain current, accessible, appropriately formatted, version-controlled, and readily available across Center initiatives.
• Translates research findings into practical tools, educational materials, and implementation supports that respond to emerging community needs.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in assigned topical areas and contribute ideas that strengthen Center programming, innovation, and sustainability.
• Completes required university and research compliance trainings.
• Contributes to development and continuous improvement of Center procedures and standard operating practices.
• Assists with data collection, reporting, quality improvement, and evaluation activities.
• Supports pre-service student learning and interdisciplinary training opportunities.
• Maintains project timelines, calendars, communications, and coordination across Center initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Center priorities and strategic goals.

General Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison to key stakeholders in public and private sectors on partnership opportunities advancing institutional initiatives.
• Initiates and maintains frequent interactions with relevant partners ensuring strong collaborative relationships and focus.
• Develops knowledge of issues and needs of initiatives, programs, and partners to make appropriate connections with university and external resources.
• Serves as a community resource facilitating programs, providing technical assistance, and ensuring communication to optimize project outcomes.
• Collaborates with university and external partners to identify funding needs and potential sources; participates in developing external funding proposals with education and outreach components.
• Communicates partner expectations with unit leadership to assist in operationalizing project outcomes; collaborates in the timely delivery of logistical, budgetary, and support functions.
• Determines and tracks key project metrics and assists in analysis and report development.
• May provide guidance to lower-level Institutional Advancement Consultants.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree in special education, psychology, social work, behavior analysis, education, public health, human services, or a related behavioral health or service field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years experience in outreach, engagement, public relations, or related field.

Preferred

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or supporting families, caregivers, educators, providers, or community organizations.
• Experience delivering professional development, consultation, technical assistance, or implementation support preferred.
• Experience working collaboratively across education, healthcare, behavioral health, employment, justice, or community systems.
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary or grant-funded projects.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Professional licensure or certification in an applicable discipline (e.g., education, behavior analysis, social work) or license eligible, where applicable Upon Date of Hired.
• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

Preferred

• A positive, strengths-based perspective toward the individuals, families, providers, and communities the Center serves.
• Interest in lifelong learning and continuous professional growth.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices, implementation science, systems change, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to translate evidence into practical training, consultation, and implementation supports.
• Strong project planning and organization.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, virtual meeting platforms, and other standard software applications.
• High degree of initiative in identifying opportunities to improve Center programs, services, and resources.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines and project teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and organized project records.
• Effectively manage multiple responsibilities and competing deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, flexibility, and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality while upholding ethical and professional standards.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Development & Advancement

Job Family: Institutional Advancement

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