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Carnegie Mellon University · 5 hours ago

Staff Development Specialist - Office of Human Resources

Carnegie Mellon University is searching for a Staff Development Specialist (Trainer) to join their Learning & Development team within the Office of Human Resources. This role involves supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs that enhance staff skills and engagement across the campus.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate engaging learning experiences across a range of technical, operational, and competency-based topics (e.g., Workday, communication skills, team building, leadership skills)
Deliver training through multiple modalities, including in-person sessions, virtual webinars, self-paced/on-demand content, and video-based learning modules
Assist in the development of content, including training outlines, presentations, learner guides, supporting materials, and videos grounded in adult learning principles
Facilitate HR events, including workshops, meetings, and institutes for the campus community
Conduct training needs assessments for individuals, departments, and university divisions
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, create evaluation surveys, and recommend enhancements based on feedback and learning outcomes
Collaborate across HR and campus partners to understand stakeholder needs and design scalable learning solutions in a fast-paced environment
Contribute to special projects and additional duties, supporting the overall growth and impact of HR’s learning initiatives

Qualification

Instructional designCurriculum developmentTraining facilitationLearning management systemsTraining needs assessmentsTraining evaluationsAnalytical skillsStakeholder engagementProject coordinationCommunication skillsOrganization skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required
1–3 years of relevant experience in training, instructional design, professional development, or related fields required
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization, planning, and analytical skills
Experience with instructional design
Experience with curriculum development
Experience with training facilitation and delivery (virtual and in-person)
Experience with learning theory and learning management systems
Experience with project coordination
Experience with training needs assessments
Experience with training evaluations
Experience with collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Preferred

Training certifications in DiSC, Eli Civil Treatment, StrengthsFinder, EQi 2.0 a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$488.58M
Key Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

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Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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