Job Posting Title:
Senior Training Specialist
Hiring Department:
University Housing and Dining
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Mar 02, 2026
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
UT Main Campus
Job Details:
General Notes
Benefits: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Free Capital Metro bus rides
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Career growth & professional development
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!
Purpose
The Senior Training Specialist serves as a strategic partner and internal consultant to departments across University Housing and Dining (UHD), guiding staff through the development and implementation of effective training initiatives. This role focuses on building capacity within departments by conducting needs assessments, designing instructional content, and coaching staff on facilitation strategies. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in adult learning, instructional design, and organizational development to foster a culture of continuous learning and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain engaging training content for instructor-led, virtual, and online formats. Create toolkits, templates, and ready-to-use resources that support high quality training across the department. Ensure training materials align with University Housing and Dining values, policies, and strategic priorities. Facilitate high quality training sessions and workshops.
- Serve as a strategic partner and internal consultant to departments in assessing training needs, identifying performance gaps, and recommending appropriate learning solutions. Lead and conduct comprehensive needs assessments to inform training design, delivery methods, and resource allocation. Evaluate existing training programs and collaborate with the Senior Training Coordinator to identify enhancements aligned with evolving organizational needs. Collaborate closely with Employee Development and Engagement team members to ensure training initiatives align with employee engagement, wellness, adult education, and organizational goals.
- Provide guidance and support to UHD departments in developing, improving, or customizing training materials for internal use. Guide departmental stakeholders through the training development process, from initial concept through implementation and delivery, based on best practices. Coach staff serving as trainers or presenters on facilitation methods and adult learning principles. Lead train-the-trainer sessions to strengthen presentation and delivery skills. Provide constructive feedback to staff serving as trainers or presenters. Maintain a working knowledge of UTLearn (Cornerstone) and provide guidance on course creation, assignment, and reporting. Share best practices that promote a strong learning culture across University Housing and Dining. Develop tools and resources that help departments measure the impact of training and support continuous improvement.
- Support Employee Development and Engagement initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture, and staff recognition. Serve as an active member of the CARE Committee to support community-building, appreciation programs, and department-wide events. Participate in action planning and offer solutions that support University Housing and Dining, Operational Services and Strategies, and UT Austin strategic initiatives.
- Provide logistical support for training sessions and events as needed, including loading and unloading wagons and vehicles, ensuring all required materials and equipment are ready according to checklists; setup and breakdown rooms. Schedule meetings, trainings and events; reserve vehicles, book rooms, arrange catering, etc. Create events and sessions in UTLearn and track training completion. Support the HR team during peak periods. Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years’ experience in the field of assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field.
- 5 or more years of experience in instructional design, training facilitation, or organizational development.
- Experience with learning management systems, such as Cornerstone.
- Experience with eLearning products, such as Articulate.
- Experience with adult learning theory and effective training practices.
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
- Proven ability to consult with stakeholders and guide training initiatives from start to finish.
- Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Salary Range
$60,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office conditions.
- Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.
- Use of manual dexterity.
Work Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM -5:00PM, hours days may vary due to business needs. This position will be required to work on campus.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
