Inside Higher Ed · 10 hours ago
Training Coordinator - Water Resources - 528418
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $67K/yr
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is associated with the University of Alabama, which houses the Alabama Water Institute (AWI). The Training Coordinator develops and oversees specialized training programs, ensuring quality and alignment across AWI’s research entities, while also expanding external support for professional training in water resources engineering and science.
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Responsibilities
Develops, plans, organizes, directs, and oversees specialized training programs for a college, department, or division
Consults with subject matter experts and stakeholders as appropriate
Evaluates training effectiveness and achievement of learning outcomes and institutes changes or adjustments as appropriate
Provides coaching for Training Specialists and others as appropriate
Plans, coordinates, and executes AWI’s scientific and professional training portfolio
Develops training content for current or future technical and applied careers in water resources engineering and science
Leads the continual evolution and improvement of AWI’s training enterprise research priorities, new technologies, and national workforce needs in water resources engineering and science
Works with AWI leadership and research entity directors to expand external support for the professional training unit, including competitive grant proposals, agency and industry partnerships, sponsorships, and cost-recovery mechanisms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of creating and/or facilitating training experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years creating and/or facilitating training experience
Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning strategies, and curriculum development
General familiarity with water resources science, hydrologic modeling, environmental data science, or related technical fields
Ability to plan, organize, and deliver workshops, short courses, and hybrid training events
Experience using learning management systems and digital tools for online content delivery
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of instructional and marketing materials
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, federal partners, and industry representatives
Experience collecting and analyzing participant feedback and training metrics for continuous improvement
Ability to identify and pursue external funding opportunities, partnerships, or cost-recovery models
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in water resources, environmental science, engineering, data science, education, or instructional design
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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