Careers at Virginia Tech

The Public Safety Management Area at Virginia Tech is comprised of the Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, and the Office of Emergency Management. Public Safety has a critical role in supporting the well-being of our community. We are essential in planning for and responding to emergency events, and in creating a culture of preparedness where employees and students are safe in their work and living environments.

The Trainer and Instructional Design Associate is a versatile and creative professional responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality instructional materials for Environmental Health and Safety. Reporting to the Environmental Health and Safety Training Manager, the Trainer and Instructional Design Associate is a contributing member of the EHS training team dedicated to development and delivery of learner-centric instructional content using ADDIE and Rapid Prototyping design models. Training development includes all types of synchronous and asynchronous instructional media including presentations, e-learning modules, short-form video and animation, graphics, simulations, and other objects with accuracy, efficiency, and quality.

The Trainer and Instructional Design Associate has a broad knowledge of instructional design, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and learning management system functionality. The incumbent develops and revises asynchronous e-learning components consistent with the various safety and compliance programs managed by EHS consistent with brand guidelines that reflect the VT Principles of Community and follow best practices for accessibility. The Trainer and Instructional Design Associate also delivers in-person, synchronous distributed, and hybrid training programs for assigned program areas. The incumbent works with stakeholders collaboratively to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, or abilities and uses that information to develop new training or revise existing training as needed. As part of the training team, the Trainer and Instructional Design Associate researches and integrates new technologies, media formats, and methodologies into health and safety training.

The Trainer and Instructional Design Associate assists in development and oversight of the training module of the Safety Management System, working closely with Business and Management Systems (BAMS) staff to identify and resolve SMS issues, identify possible features, and improve the overall user experience. Monitors training data quality.

As part of the training team, the Trainer and Instructional Design Associate works with EHS program managers, departmental representatives, faculty, and teaching assistants to evaluate health and safety-related training gaps within the student curriculum and develop/revise training to close identified gaps. The incumbent also identifies opportunities to create and implement training tracks for faculty, staff, and students, and engages with student groups and organizations on safety and health issues.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (occupational safety and health; education; training and development) or comparable training and experience.
• Broad knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements in the workplace.
• Experience in instructional design and development of training content to address safety within an academic institution or large organizations.
• Technical proficiency in e-learning tools (e.g., Rise, Storyline, Articulate 360, Captivate) and production of SCORM-compliant, accessible content.
• Experience in the management of learning management systems, including the use of reports and analytics to measure training value.
• Ability to perform as a team member, collaborating with subject matter experts and other stakeholders in a team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity, critical thinking, and project / time management skills.

• Master’s degree and/or professional certification in a related area.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud products, including Adobe Express, Photoshop, InDesign)
• OSHA Outreach Training Program Authorized Trainer in General Industry, Construction, or both.
• Experience with data visualization tools and creation of graphics to convey critical concepts.
• Experience with QuestionPro, Qualtrics, or similar survey tools.
• Willingness to travel on several overnight trips each year.

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Regular

Anticipated starting salary is in the low $70s

January 21, 2025

The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction and driving records check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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