Working Title: Learning & Development Specialist

Classification Title: Human Resources Professional III

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, January 4, 2025 @ 11:55pm PST

Note to Applicants:

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to prepare a five-minute presentation based on a prompt to be provided.

Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

This position will create and implement various learning programs and training experiences, to develop the capabilities and knowledge employees need to grow at Sac State. Experience with developing training content, e-course creation technology, and learning management systems is an important aspect of this position. This position has three major roles: 1) instructional design using course authoring software to build e-courses and videos, 2) live training facilitation, logistics coordination, communications, and 3) compliance training coordination and reporting.

This position collaborates with individuals at all levels within the organization for the development and execution of live and online courses.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,797 per month (Step 1) - $6,031 per month (Step 3); Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,797 per month - $8,445 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan:  12 months 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; occasional other hours as needed. May be eligible for a partial telework schedule, upon management approval, following a training period.

Department Information 

Learning & Development supports the University’s mission and the Hornet Honor Code by fostering a culture of learning and improvement by facilitating a variety of high-quality employee growth opportunities while nurturing an inclusive and holistic approach to individual learning and institutional development. For more information, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/.

Minimum Qualifications 

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications 

1. Experience in instructional design and development using screen recording and course authoring software (such as Articulate, or similar software). Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate learning programs (both e-course content and in-person content) in close partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and managers.
2. Demonstrated experience using adult learning theories, learning and development models (e.g., ADDIE) and instructional design methodologies to build effective learning solutions; experience using a variety of modalities and emerging tools to build e-courses and videos (e.g., Articulate).
3. Experience working with customers at all levels in a consultative capacity to determine the best approach to e-learning needs, course design and delivery.
4. Exceptional facilitation skills both virtually and in-person; develop content using adult learning theories and achieving learning objectives.
5. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, resulting in the ability to present information, communicate, and coordinate with individuals and departments throughout the organization. Experience establishing and maintaining productive, effective and inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations.
6. Ability to take initiative, work independently, collaboratively and deliver measurable outcomes. Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
7. Experience scheduling workshops, coordinating facilitators, marketing, tracking registrants and session attendance, and marketing.
8. Strong command of Microsoft Office skills and ability to produce high-quality deliverables, such as presentations, advanced spreadsheets, reports and messaging.
9. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Condition of Employment

• Ability to complete the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Five or more years' experience in a training or administrative role to include three years working experience in organizational learning, providing professional development, including work within a complex learning management system.
2. Two years of progressively responsible experience, involving duties such as facilitation, training and/or program development, as well as producing videos and e-courses.
3. Experience working with accessibility tools and understanding of universal design (UDL) principles and web accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508).
4. Experience working with a complex learning management system (e.g., SumTotal). Experience integrating courses with a learning management system (e.g., SCORM files).
5. A degree in instructional design, business, human resources, information / systems technology or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload these documents to the online application may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . 

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.