Training & Education Specialist

Training & Education Specialist

Position announced for the Training & Education Specialist role at the Career Center at Portland State University
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The Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education (OCCD) promotes the quality of childhood care and education for Oregon’s children and families by providing a statewide career development system for practitioners. This position operates within the Training & Education functions of OCCD at a secondary support level. The specialist serves as a technical leader and expert regarding trainer development, performs project oversight for challenging functions and programs, and works closely with supervisor, coordinator, and other OCCD professional and support staff.

• Assist with monitoring the statewide training calendar, trainer and coaching standards, and training systems development and implementation.
• Support the development and delivery of training curricula, trainer presentation & media packages, trainer review teams, partner presentation & education, and training of trainers.
• Provide assistance and professional support to the Coordinator of Training & Education.
• Work closely with supervisor, coordinator, and other OCCD professional and support staff.
• Perform project oversight as needed for challenging and unique functions and programs depending on grant requirements.

• BA/BS in Childhood Care and Education or related field or equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience and professional competence in Childhood Care and Education or related field.
• Demonstrated desire to increase related knowledge and skills.
• Evidence of professional standards, ethics, and values.
• Competence in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in working with people from diverse backgrounds, working within large or statewide programs, interpreting and implementing program policies and procedures, maintaining and analyzing program information and data, accessing & using professional resources and information, and communicating, collaborating and partnering with various childhood care and education partners.
• Availability for statewide travel.
• Must be able to report to the PSU campus and/or other assigned location in person as needed.
• Successful completion of a background check.

• 3 years of professional experience and professional competence in a similar position.
• Leadership in professional associations at local and state levels.
• Presentations in professional settings.
• Participation in professional development systems.
• Oregon Registry Master Trainer.
• Education/training in adult development and coordination.

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined.

Starting annual salary: $54,072 – $58,428 with possible negotiation above the range based on experience and internal equity.

Benefits package includes premium paid healthcare (95%), a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Required documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, Professional References. Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references. For questions, contact OCCD lication deadline: 12/08/2025. Position end date: 06/30/2027.