Training and Development Specialist

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Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26419

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Working Title Training and Development Specialist

MSU Access and Success is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to support campus-wide initiatives that foster inclusive dialogue, effective communication, and community engagement. This position plays a key role in developing and delivering educational programming that enhances the ability of students, faculty, and staff to engage across differences and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.

The Training and Development Specialist manages several signature programs, including Safe Zone, and Cultural Bridges, and collaborates with campus partners to expand training capacity and impact.

The Training and Development Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational programs that support dialogue across differences, inclusive practices, and community engagement. This position manages key training initiatives and collaborates with campus partners to expand learning opportunities that foster effective communication, cultural awareness, and inclusive excellence.

Position Number TBD

Department DISC

Division Division of Student Success

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

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FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE 1.0

Salary Starting at $23.323 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

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Recruitment Type Open

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, assess, and regularly revise workshop curricula and facilitator training materials for the Skills to Dialogue (S2D) program, Safe Zone program, and Cultural Bridges training series, incorporating participant feedback and emerging best practices.
• Adapt training content to meet specific departmental or campus needs in collaboration with the Director.
• Ensure programs align with Montana State University’s mission and commitment to student success and inclusive excellence.
• Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
• Analyze the data and feedback to continuously improve and adapt programs to meet the needs of the campus community
• Build and maintain partnerships with academic and administrative units across campus who are interested in training content related to dialogue, inclusive practices, and communicating across differences.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to identify training needs and co-create workshops focused on identity, communication, and inclusion.
• Expand Cultural Bridges offerings to address a wide range of community perspectives and experiences.

• Oversee and manage the Safe Zone program and Cultural Bridges training series.
• Conduct engaging, skill-focused, informative presentations, workshops, events, and training sessions for students, faculty, and staff.
• Facilitate discussions and activities that promote understanding and skill-building in areas such as inclusive practice and dialogue
• Work with partners to coordinate logistical elements for trainings and workshops, including scheduling, room reservations, catering, facilitator assignments, communications, and materials preparation.
• Recruit facilitators, plan and execute facilitator trainings for all training programs.
• Develop and implement participant follow-up strategies, including organizing student dialogue sessions and ongoing engagement opportunities.
• Work with campus partners to fulfill training requests and design custom curriculum to meet their needs, as possible

• Develop strategies to expand program reach and training capacity.
• Recruit, train, and support a diverse cohort of student and…