Job Posting:
Purpose of the Position:
The Faculty Training Facilitator works professionally and collaboratively with members of the Education Leadership Team across all campuses to develop and deliver training, and mentoring for new faculty candidates. The Faculty Training Facilitator will also mentor and develop continuing faculty through annual effective teaching training offerings, pop-up trainings, and 1:1 support as needed to introduce or reinforce skills, use of tools and strategies, and best practices to support student learning and instructor efficiency.
The Faculty Training Facilitator reports to the title of Manager, Faculty and Staff Development
UMA is a nonprofit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus.
- Anticipated starting salary of $58,000; pay rate negotiable based on experience and qualifications
- Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
- FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
- $50,000 Life Insurance (UMA paid)
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
- Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
- Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
- Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
- Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
- Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
- 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
Key Responsibilities:
Functional:
- Develops training materials and communications that promote the Education training and development brand, including training plans, instructional and presentation materials, and handouts, i.e., one-voices, guides, FAQs
- Prepares, maintains, reproduces, and assembles training resources for faculty, new product/system training, and professional development for the Education department and Education-driven cross department and/or institutional trainings
- Offers instructional support to faculty via Teams, email, phone, and in person
- Supports Education department and program leadership to identify performance improvements and solutions to performance gaps.
- Designs, compiles and consolidates survey feedback from training sessions to improve quality.
- Ensures that internal processes and policies are followed and in full compliance with policies and requirements of regulatory bodies.
- Provides regular updates to manager on progress of individual instructors and copies the Program Director on all communication.
- Facilitates training for new and continuing faculty, selects and prepares internal guest speakers for topic delivery for any given audience.
- Proactively reviews and shares market knowledge on teaching and learning as well as development trends through departmental communications.
- Participates in faculty/instructional focus groups and/or faculty roundtable discussions
Technical:
- Navigates within Brightspace courses for troubleshooting or problem-solving with/for instructors.
- Effectively uses Teams and other virtual presentation tools for presenting trainings that are live and/or recorded.
- Creates screencast videos as needed
- Learns how to use new tools for instructor use or training development as they are adopted.
Support Institutional Initiatives
- Keeps current on institutional goals, objectives, and progress
- Engages in institutional sponsored activities and initiatives as appropriate
- Leads with courage in support of change initiatives that impact organization
- Manages and assists in coordinating efforts between departments within UMA
Compliance:
- Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
Work Experience, Skills & Abilities:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Able to professionally communicate and present in verbal and written English
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Teams
- Experience facilitating courses or training in remote or in person environment
- Demonstrated ability quickly learn and adopt new online tools
- Able to support a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Detail and deadline oriented, flexible to rapid change
- Current UMA Online faculty member employed for at least six (6) months and in good standing, meeting all accreditation requirements
- OR Qualified to teach one or more courses for UMA and teach 2 times within the first six (6) months beginning role.
Preferred Requirements:
- Advanced degree in education, training, or a related field
- Experience developing and leading online training sessions
- Experience presenting to a hybrid audience
Working Environment:
- This is a hybrid position that will require remote as well as onsite training delivery and support at the Clearwater Campus, North Florida location, and other sites as needed
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Physical Demands:
- Requires long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
- Requires occasional bending, stooping and squatting
- Requires occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs
OUR VALUES
Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody.
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.
CHAMPION STUDENT OUTCOMES
We live by a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about preparing them for meaningful careers. We are deeply dedicated to ensuring students’ educational and career success. We excel at building our students’ confidence and empowering them to reach their full potential.
COMMIT TO TEAM MEMBER SUCCESS
We are committed to our team members’ success and to each other’s success. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains the best talent while offering continuous learning, professional development and career growth opportunities. We recognize and reward our team members for their contributions to the organization and to our students.
PURSUE RESULTS WITH PURPOSE
We pursue results with a sense of urgency and purpose. We take responsibility for achieving ambitious, measurable results and hold each other accountable. We think strategically and critically, greet new ideas and challenges openly, and look for innovative solutions to challenges.
HAVE FUN. BUILD ENERGY
Enjoying what we do is central to achieving our goals. Building energy, having fun, being optimistic and creating a positive working environment are all critical to our success and that of our students. We strive to be inspired and to inspire others. We consistently show appreciation and celebrate our successes, both large and small.
WORK AS ONE
We believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce breakthrough results. We strive to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues from all types of backgrounds by showing respect and humility when interacting with each other and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. By working together, we win together - as one - ensuring that the goals of the company are the focal point of our efforts.
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