Under the direction of the Director of the Project Management Office, this position is responsible for the development of system documentation including training materials, simulations and large-scale training programs. Working with the ITS Project Management Office, the incumbent will develop and coordinate training programs both with other team members and independently.

The Enterprise Application Trainer is responsible for coordinating, providing and enhancing classroom and virtual training to the University's Enterprise Systems users. The successful candidate will be expected to apply a high degree of knowledge of Financial System management, reporting, PeopleSoft HCM and other enterprise applications. The incumbent will work well with customers, vendors, peers and management and must have the ability to work independently as well as in team environments. This position offers a wide degree of creativity and latitude in a cutting edge, challenging, congenial and flexible environment.

The University of Connecticut has been named the top public university in New England for over a decade and is ranked among the top public universities in the nation. The University of Connecticut is also a Carnegie Foundation Research University, a prestigious honor shared by only the nation's top higher education institutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Designs and develops training curriculum and materials, lesson plans and assignments and maintains these materials incorporating changes from ongoing enhancements and upgrades; creates and maintaining training videos, tutorials, and user documentation and functions as moderator for user forum and collaboration sites
• Provides additional consulting, training, and local services to central and distributed users of all current Enterprise Systems applications; mentors and collaborates with other team members to ensure effective knowledge sharing
• Administers proficiency assessments and class evaluations
• Maintains and manages training facility, including setup/cleanup/update
• Stays informed of updates and changes in the supported applications, as well as in the field of professional training
• Collaborates directly with application support and project teams to ensure that training stays on track according to project timelines and works effectively with supporting partners of systems, network, and data; escalates identified training issues or risks to Project Management and actively participates in mitigation/resolution
• Actively supports operational areas on projects and major initiatives including application/system testing, change management coordination, and system documentation
• Oversees and executes major projects, with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the PMO and departmental personnel in the coordination and scheduling of training events
• Performs other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's Degree (Business, and/or Education preferable) and 4 years' experience in training and development or a Master's degree in a related field and three years of experience in training and development.
2. At least 3 years of application training experience, preferably on large scale enterprise applications
3. At least 3 years of classroom training experience on adult level courses
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills
5. Experience with Captivate, or other similar software
6. Experience with Web conferencing software
7. Expertise in operation of audiovisual and electronic equipment
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office
9. Demonstrated experience training to an audience of varying sizes and knowledge levels
10. Experience with evaluating efficacy of training
11. Ability to prepare both routine and analytical reports
12. Ability to exercise judgment, make decisions, establish professional contacts, and organize time with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working in higher education
2. Experience moderating online user support forums
3. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waiver at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary will be commensurate with successful candidates' background and experience. For additional information regarding benefits visit: http://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-summaries/. For additional information about the University visit: http://www.uconn.edu/ and for detailed position information and the job description visit: http://uitsjobs.uconn.edu .

TO APPLY

Please apply online at www.jobs.uconn.edu , Staff Positions. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and resume that demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications you may have for this position, and a list of contact information, including phone numbers for three professional references. Reference search # 2018685. Screening will begin immediately.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2018685)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at August 6, 2018.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.



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