Trainer and Organizational Consultant - Military Veterans

The University of Iowa is looking for a dynamic Trainer and Organizational Consultant to develop and deliver high-impact training programs that enhance business performance and support our strategic plan. This role focuses on professional development for supervisors and staff, including performance management, engagement, and change management.

You will create and facilitate engaging training sessions, assess their effectiveness, and keep content current. You will leverage technology, including the UI's LMS, to enhance training delivery, provide constructive feedback, and support to participants. Coordinating operational training activities and using data to inform training improvements are key responsibilities.

As a consultant, you will offer expert advice on organizational effectiveness, collaborate with university leaders to drive positive changes, and provide tools and feedback to improve team performance, with specific emphasis on change management initiatives.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location .

After training and onboarding is complete, this position can be hybrid, with 40% of time working on campus, and 60% of time working remotely.

For application information, including the full list of qualifications for the position, please contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu

Required Qualifications:

• Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree in any discipline and 3-5 years of HR experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a focus on training development and delivery and/or organizational development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills consulting with supervisors and leaders on organizational effectiveness and change management and/or HR.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering professional development training sessions and programs to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to interpret data and feedback to drive decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning.
• Knowledge of current trends, tools, and best practices in employee training and professional development.

Desirable Qualifications:

• A master's degree in business, human resources, organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, or related field.
• Experience working in a higher education environment

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.