Training Support Specialist

Training Support Specialist

The Child Welfare Research and Training Project (CWRTP) within the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) department at Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking qualified candidates for a Training Support Specialist. CWRTP provides training administration for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) child protection workforce in the State of Iowa. This position is an integral part of the broader Service Training Team, which includes the ISU Service Training Team, the HHS Service Training Team, and community subject matter experts. They are part of a 3-person training support team supervised by the contract lead.

Responsibilities include: providing both in-person and virtual training support services to ensure the successful implementation of course delivery; traveling to provide on-site support to facilitators and participants; delivering all training materials, equipment, and supplies; set-up and tear-down at venues; collecting, monitoring, and recording attendance; attending to participant and facilitator needs.

This position requires the ability to travel frequently (potentially 3-5 days per week), including some occasional overnight stays. They will possess a high-level knowledge of technological equipment used for training, such as computers and various connections, cameras, speakers, projectors, and recording devices. They will be comfortable working with/on multiple platforms, software, and web-based project management systems (Smartsheet, Teams, Zoom, HHS, and ISU internal sharing systems).

This is a term position with an end date of June 30, 2026, with the potential for renewal contingent on funding. Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term: June 30, 2026 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS806

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 18, 2025.

Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans; generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans; onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa); life insurance and long-term disability; flexible spending accounts; various voluntary benefits and discounts; employee assistance program; wellbeing program.