Training and Development Manager

Job Description Summary

Organization Summary Statement:

The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for maintaining and providing housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70 residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities, which encompass over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Training and Development Manager develops and administers staff training and development activities and initiatives that support the Department’s comprehensive training and development goals. The incumbent will organize, design, and present training programs for 300 exempt and non-exempt staff and 30 student employees. With the support of the Senior Manager of Employee Relations and Development, the position develops and tracks a curriculum that addresses safety and health compliance and technical and professional skills development for staff at all levels. The Training and Development Manager will manage the Workday Learning Management System (LMS) and other training platforms. They will also assist the Senior Manager of Employee Relations and Development with maintaining the training and development program budget. They will coordinate the planning and implementation of other programs, including employee appreciation efforts, ESOL, and translation/interpretation services.

Physical Demands:

Normal office environment to include keyboarding, drafting correspondence, planning/documentation, and notes. Able to push, pull, lift, and carry objects up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.

Move and set up tables and chairs as part of the room setup for training sessions.

May be asked to assist with and/or support department-wide activities in the residence halls and other campus buildings, which may require walking in and between buildings and climbing stairs.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in the areas of learning, training, or talent development.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of learning and talent development strategies.

Skill in developing instruction or training.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to effectively use technology to create an effective learning experience for adult learners.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Experience working in a trades organization or higher education.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or other languages is preferred.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training options and alternatives.
• Ability to work successfully with a wide range of employees with different work tasks and learning styles.
• Possess thorough knowledge of adult learning, training methods, and implementing program assessment tools.
• Experience in the design/development of workplace training programs and knowledge in a facilities maintenance environment is strongly preferred.
• ATD Certification is preferred.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References, and Completed Application.

Best Consideration Date: September 29, 2025

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position requires an on-site presence. May be able to work remotely one day per week.
• As an exempt employee, the incumbent will be expected to work the hours needed to manage the duties of their position. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus/work remotely when the University is closed.
• Position may be required to submit an annual Outside Professional Activities Report to the University.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPSA-Res Facilities-Employee Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$75,093-$93,867

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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