The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state and beyond. The Manager, IT Training is responsible for management and oversight of the IT training life cycle, including needs analysis, training strategy and development and delivery of training programs and tools for IT professionals and end-users. This role interacts with all levels of employees, managers and leadership in the planning and delivery of programs and leads the analysis of current skills to identify skill gaps and works to prioritize skills training and development imperatives. The Manager will commit to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), on an annual basis.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Training and Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Information Technology or related field (work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement)
• Eight years of related experience required, with four years within information technology preferred
• Strong program-development skills in order to develop innovative learning, development and planning programs
• Ability to analyze and assess needs in talent management
• Experience in preparing, delivering and following up on a variety of professional development, technical and soft-skills training classes
• A broad understanding of typical technology organizations, including organizational structures, personnel roles, important metrics and business objectives
• Preferred certifications: Coaching, Competency Models, Performance and Talent Management and Balanced Scorecard or other Strategic Management System

 
About the University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama, the largest employer in the city of Birmingham and the only public, four-year degree-granting university in the state’s largest metropolitan area. We are internationally renowned for our intensely collaborative culture that has—for nearly five decades—produced continual breakthroughs in education, healthcare, research and service.

The faculty and students of UAB have generated unique ideas and groundbreaking solutions to address the issues and challenges of a changing society. With 20,000+ students representing more than 100 countries around the world, UAB provides a collaborative learning experience that prepares students to lead, teach, conduct research, provide professional services, become the prominent scholars and societal leaders of the future and contribute to our region’s and our nation’s prosperity.

For consideration, please apply online directly at:

https://uab.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=T65047&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities.