Training Coordinator

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:
Teach, Learn, & Tech Spec II

The Research Animal Resource and Compliance (RARC) Training Program is looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional to join a collaborative team that teaches UW–Madison researchers and animal care staff how to work with research animals ethically, responsibly, and safely. The Training Coordinator helps to develop, manage, and deliver the UW-Madison research animal training program. A successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability, proficiency, and patience in leading hands‑on training sessions for a wide range of species, such as mice, rats, cattle, zebrafish, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, cats, dogs, sheep, swine, poultry, and xenopus.

This includes the ability to teach basic surgery techniques, including anesthesia, aseptic technique, tissue handling, and wound closure. Additional responsibilities include tracking and documentation of training and collaborating effectively with veterinary, research, and animal care staff to develop training materials.

• Designs, develops, and delivers faculty development and engagement programs and activities
• Designs, develops, or recommends multimedia learning materials. Facilitates communications with multimedia service providers to ensure instructional needs are met
• Designs, develops, organizes, maintains, and consults on instructional materials, activities, curricula, and assessment resources in accordance with current pedagogical practices, cognitive/learning science, and design tools and methods
• Collects, organizes, interprets, and disseminates data to identify instructional program needs and enhance effectiveness
• Advises and supports groups working on program-level curricular design and development by facilitating the work, and by contributing expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design, and learning technology. May also contribute subject matter expertise
• Analyzes, tests, troubleshoots, resolves issues, and provides feedback regarding learning technologies
• Provides consultation, training, and/or support for learning technology tools and platforms
• Provides training and technical support directly to learners in settings such as classrooms, labs, clinics, and distance learning mediums
• Researches, designs, and/or acquires learning resources, technologies, materials, and/or processes to support learning

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $65,000 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund.

• Minimum of 2 years relevant hands‑on animal experience in a work or classroom setting, teaching and/or training experience, and comfort with public speaking
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively

• Proficiency in animal handling, substance administration, and blood collection techniques for common laboratory and agricultural species
• Knowledge of the behavior, biology and husbandry of laboratory and agricultural animal species
• Surgical knowledge and experience in anesthesia, aseptic technique, tissue handling, wound closure
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience with online learning platforms and module creation
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS) for documenting and tracking training
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative and flexible team environment
• Curriculum development or educational program management experience

Bachelor’s degree is preferred

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.