What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training & Development Coordinator position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Posting Number:
201101583P
Job Title:
Training & Development Coordinator
Location:
Texas Township Campus
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum salary: $51,709. Salary is determined by education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Office of the President
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about helping people learn, grow and achieve their full potential? Do you have experience designing engaging learning experiences, facilitating professional development and building a culture of continuous improvement? Would you like to be part of an organization that provides vital services to the community of Kalamazoo and to its members? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College invites you to become our next Training & Development Coordinator.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time Training & Development Coordinator reporting to the Associate Vice President of Collaboration, Compliance & Analytics/ Chief of Staff. This position coordinates, designs and delivers innovative learning experiences, develops leadership and employee development initiatives and helps cultivate a culture of continuous learning engagement and excellence across the institution
Essential Job Functions
- Collaborates with all areas of the college to assess training needs and develops comprehensive training opportunities.
- Develops and coordinates a training calendar.
- Utilizes modern instructional design methods to develop training to meet the needs of all learning styles.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state training requirements.
- Collaborates with college leadership to identify, recommend, develop and facilitate individualized training and development plans for employees.
- Develops, organizes and facilitates large-scale professional development opportunities, such as college-wide summits and departmental and leadership retreats.
- Incorporates institutional initiatives by prioritizing diversity and inclusion goals into training and development activities.
- Assesses the effectiveness of training and implements improvements.
- Recommends best practices, technology, resources, processes and continuous improvement solutions.
- Remains current of developments in training and instructional methodologies.
- Actively participates in committees and teams as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of staff development techniques and training practices.
- Knowledge of training goals, objectives and requirements.
- Skill in utilizing effective assessments.
- Skill in developing and facilitating training programs.
- Skill in developing and delivering effective oral and written presentations..
- Skill in continuous quality improvement.
- Skill in project management.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience in higher education, including involvement with institutional and program accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Physical Demands:
Work Hours:
Core business hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Posting Date
10/06/2026
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
Position will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to October 19, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to October 19, 2026.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
Salary : $51,709