RRI TIO Trainer & Curriculum Program Specialist

Position Details

Proposed

Start Date:

09/16/2026

Classification

Title:

Field, Research, and Outreach Services

Rank: N - No Rank

Working Title:

RRI TIO Trainer & Curriculum Program Specialist

Department: 240200 - RRI Regional Research Institute

Position Number: D92365

Representation: AU - AAUP Renewable Renewable

End date, if applicable: 06/30/2027

Position FTE:
Variable .50 - 1.0, initially 1.0

Tenure Status: N - not applicable

The Regional Research Institute for Human Services conducts research and evaluation with the goal of improving the lives of under‑served children, adults, and families. RRI is nationally recognized for innovative practices related to the inclusion of family members, youth and adult consumers in all levels of planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of human services.

The TIO Trainer & Curriculum Program Specialist is a professional staff member in the Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) program, responsible for developing and providing training. Implementing, and evaluating curriculum and training programs that integrate trauma‑informed practices across various sectors. This position will work with the Trauma Informed Oregon team to successfully complete deliverables outlined in the contract between TIO/PSU and the Oregon Health Authority.

Primary duties include developing, providing, disseminating, and updating training and consultation material, delivering training on trauma‑informed care, and working closely with the training coordinator position to ensure a high‑quality experience for all involved with the work.

In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers.

• BA/BS plus at least four years’ experience in a related field, or Masters with at least two years’ experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of trauma informed practices.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Experience training and developing training content using adult learning techniques and principles.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, set boundaries, and meet deadlines.
• Skills with technology used in adult learning (e.g. video editing).
• Ability to engage with co‑workers and community partners for scheduling, event support, and additional administrative requests.

• Master’s degree with 1+ years experience.
• Knowledge or experience with diverse communities/populations; and/or experience applying a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to work tasks.
• Experience or ability connecting to others in the field for collaborative work.
• Ability to listen and develop rapport, and to relate well with community partners through a trauma informed and culturally sustaining lens.
• Creative, result‑oriented, self‑starting, willing to learn, and able to manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Seeks new learning and integrates this into work routines and projects.

Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.

Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.

Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.

Adheres to all 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 to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined with supervisor.

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related…