Training Specialist, Senior (Sponsor Funded)

Early Childhood and Elementary Education

College of Education & Human Development

Georgia State University

The College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education prepares teachers, scholars, community and school leaders in early childhood and elementary education. Students gain extensive content knowledge, hone innovative teaching methods and learn to work effectively within diverse classrooms.

The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education is seeking to hire a Training Specialist, Senior.

What Makes GSU a Great Place?

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What Will You Do: This position is responsible for developing activities and resources for training.

Duties And Responsibilities Include:

• Travel around the state of Georgia to assist in conducting state-approved, developmentally appropriate training for Pre-K teachers.
• Collaborate with trainers in workshop development.
• Assist in the development of online courses and podcasts.
• Work collaboratively with Best Practices staff to develop and implement special projects.
• Assist GSU faculty with research projects related to Best Practices and the Child Development Program
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Sponsor Funded:

• This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field and three years experience in training and development, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of Georgia’s Pre-K program, Work Sampling System and developmentally appropriate practice for B-5.
• Experienced trainer in early childhood with familiarity with Bright from the Start.
• Proficient using a variety of technology including PowerPoint/Keynote for presentations
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational acumen and a proclivity for attention to the details
• Able to work on multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

College/Business Unit: College of Education & Human Development

Department: ECEE/Best Practices Training

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: Varies. May include occasional nights and weekends.

Salary : $52,476 – $56,820

Pay Grade: 15

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 02/13/25, 6:19:58 PM

02/28/25, 4:59:00 AM

Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents::

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover letter

Georgia State University Values: : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

Equal Employment Opportunity: : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

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Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About Organization

Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast. The largest university in the state and one of the largest in the nation, Georgia State provides its faculty and more than 51,000 students with unsurpassed access to opportunities in one of America's great global cities. Over a period of 10 years, the university raised graduation rates 22 percentage points and eliminated students achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity or income.

Its Atlanta Campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels. Home to more freshmen than any other college or university in Georgia, the university's Perimeter College provides more than 30 associate degree pathways at five campuses throughout metro Atlanta.