Training and Communications Specialist

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Location
 

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary
 

Facilitates and assists in the development of curricula, webinars, workshops, presentations, trainings, microcredentials, and other learning and practice-based strategies for the Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence. Collaborates with internal campus partners to provide innovative training and education opportunities across campus. Facilitates or assists in the execution of high-quality events that advance Kennesaw State University’s mission and vision, as well as strategic priorities and goals. Executive communications and public relations strategies on behalf of the Division.

Responsibilities
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducts training sessions in a variety of formats; in-person, online, hybrid, etc.
2. Creates training resources such as handouts, quick guides, and video tutorials
3. Provides direct supervision to Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence interns
4. Works with student peer educators to provide trainings for student organizations related to organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and inclusive excellence
5. Assists in developing and marketing programming and outreach initiatives in the areas of organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and inclusive excellence
6. Collaborates with the Division of Student Affairs on student leadership programming and initiatives
7. Develops or assists in the development, promotion, and coordination of Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence signature events
8. Supports and develops efforts to involve alumni in KSU and Division activities
9. Develops promotional materials, communication tools, and public relations strategies for the Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence
10. Assists in website and social media content management for the Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence

Required Qualifications
 

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications
 

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in higher education
Demonstrated Graphic design and technical communication skills
Intermediate or advanced competencies related to technology, including Kennesaw State University (KSU) and University System of Georgia (USG) applications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
 

Proposed Salary
 

The budgeted salary range is $54,160 to $63,200.  Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

ABILITIES
Able to effectively represent and convey the mission and help meet the goals of the of Division of Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, and Inclusive Excellence Able to participate in relevant professional development activities as outlined by leadership
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at simultaneously meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity
 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

Other Information
 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check
 

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf