Trainer III (Human Resources)

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Designs and delivers high-impact learning and development programs that support employee growth, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and institutional priorities. The role delivers instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, and self-paced learning experiences for staff, supervisors, managers, and leaders across the university.

• Leads the design, development, and delivery of instructor-led, virtual, and asynchronous training programs aligned with university priorities and workforce development goals.
• Facilitates high-impact training sessions for all audiences including faculty, staff, students, administrators, and university committees.
• Provides strategic direction on instructional design, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles and tailoring content to introductory, intermediate, and advanced audiences.
• Serves as a primary facilitator and instructional designer for compliance-centered trainings including federal and state civil rights laws, university non-discrimination and equal opportunity policies.
• Develops, oversees, and continuously enhances training manuals, facilitator guides, presentations, job aids, and multimedia learning materials to ensure quality, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Designs and manages fully online and blended learning experiences, integrating innovative instructional technologies and evidence-based learning practices.
• Establishes and recommends course structures, learning objectives, and assessment strategies that drive engagement, knowledge retention, and skill application.
• Leads training needs assessments in partnership with institutional stakeholders to identify gaps and inform strategic learning priorities.
• Evaluates training effectiveness using data-driven methods; synthesize findings and implement continuous improvements aligned with emerging best practices.
• Stays informed of emerging trends, innovations, and professional standards in learning and development; proactively update content and approaches to maintain relevance and impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five (5) years of experience in related field; or a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three (3) years of experience in related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or a related field; or a bachelor's degree with experience in training, facilitation, or learning development. Experience designing and delivering professional development programs for employees and leaders across in-person, virtual, asynchronous, or blended formats.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$60,000 - $65,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, and/or weekends.

How To Apply

• Prospective Employee: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
• Current Employee: As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Disclosures

• Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
• Pay Transparency: Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Notice of Non-Discrimination: FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
• Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.