Training Specialist

🇺🇸 Villanova, Pennsylvania 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $70K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ October 29th, 2026

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Villanova University is hiring a Training Specialist. The role involves designing and delivering comprehensive in-person and virtual training programs for staff and managers, coordinating training logistics, and collaborating with HR and university stakeholders to assess needs and manage compliance-related online learning content. The specialist uses LMS analytics to improve training effectiveness and contributes to the Human Resources website’s talent development content.

Highlights

Designs, coordinates, and delivers live and virtual training workshops and programs, including mandatory manager training.
Manages compliance-related content and monitors staff participation in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Coordinates logistics for trainings and HR events such as new employee orientations and annual luncheons.
Conducts needs assessments with HR and other university units to identify skill gaps and align training with goals.
Utilizes LMS analytics and participant feedback to continuously improve training programs.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum two years of relevant experience, including at least one year in Human Resources; higher education or non-profit experience preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and basic AI literacy; multimedia and video production skills preferred.
Salary range is $65,000 to $70,000, dependent on qualifications and internal equity.
Works within the Human Resources department and supports talent development initiatives campus-wide.