Training Specialist II

Posting Number: PG194431EP
Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Training Specialist II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $63,000

Work Schedule:

M-F 8 am - 5 pm

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC
Department:
Facilities Human Resources

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance

The Training Specialist II plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing training, learning, and professional development across the Facilities Division. This includes coordinating training sessions and programs; tracking facilities and safety training requirements; and managing the Onboarding and Orientation Program and Apprenticeship/Pre‑Apprenticeship Programs, while serving as a cross‑trained backup for the Facilities Division Leadership Development Program.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the Facilities Division Onboarding and Orientation Program.
• Coordinate and support the expansion of the Apprenticeship and Pre‑Apprenticeship Programs.
• Oversee the technical training program by assessing training needs, tracking attendance, organizing materials, and generating progress reports for leadership.
• Schedule and coordinate training sessions across technical, compliance, safety, and professional development topics, and provide facilitation as needed.
• Maintain computerized training records, reports, and documentation required for OSHA, the NC Department of Labor, and other regulatory agencies.
• Develop annual training forecasts and maintain a comprehensive training calendar.
• Design and develop career progression training programs by collaborating with subject‑matter experts to create curriculum, job aids, presentations, and hands‑on activities.
• Lead train‑the‑trainer sessions focused on adult learning techniques and effective instructional delivery.
• Create standalone courses and instructional materials in response to evolving employee needs.
• Teach customized courses and adjust instruction based on short‑ and long‑term training goals.
• Use program evaluations, employee feedback, and supervisor input to refine and enhance training opportunities.
• Partner with university departments to identify customized training opportunities that align with Facilities career pathways.
• Collaborate with Facilities Safety and Environmental Health & Safety to coordinate OSHA‑related and compliance‑required training.
• Prepare and distribute communications, including memos, letters, certifications, and the Facilities Training & Development Opportunities Newsletter.
• Recommend new training initiatives and advise leadership on training priorities, resource needs, and long‑term development strategies.
• Support Staff Development initiatives to ensure seamless and consistent employee development services across the division.

Graduation from a four‑year college or university and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from…