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Training Specialist - Organizational Development

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Training Specialist - Organizational Development

Salary

$69,850.00 - $79,375.00 Annually

Location

Arapahoe County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GJB-280301 7/25

Department

Arapahoe Community College

Opening Date

07/21/2025

Closing Date

8/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado, 80120

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Contact Information

Miranda Wayne Talent Acquisition Partner Human Resources 303-734-3709 [email protected]

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Department Information

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly atarapahoe.edu (https://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/employment-acc)

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 [email protected].

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800,[email protected], or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

Description of Job

Job Summary

Arapahoe Community College is seeking a full-time Training Specialist for Organizational Development to lead professional development efforts that foster a supportive and empowering environment for all employees. This position designs, delivers, and evaluates training programs that build awareness and empathy in working with those for whom community colleges were created to serve—historically marginalized populations, low-income individuals, and returning adult learners. Through collaboration across departments, the specialist helps increase organizational capacity to implement effective, inclusive processes, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and strengthen a campus culture rooted in respect, care, and a shared commitment to belonging and growth.

Key Responsibilities

+ Deliver engaging training that encourages growth, and belonging.

+ Lead employee engagement efforts that promote inclusivity and representation.

+ Evaluate programs using data and feedback to drive improvement.

+ Manage training logistics including scheduling, communication, and compliance.

+ Drive organizational development by implementing culture-focused strategies.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Management, Training, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design or related. Equivalent professional experience, year for year, may substitute for the degree.

+ 2 years professional experience leading organizational development, training, or adult education aimed at enhancing participants’ capacity and skill to understand diverse perspectives and experiences, foster empathy, support personal growth, and promote a sense of inclusion and belonging for all.

+ A master’s degree in a training/learning and development area of study will substitute for the required experience.

+ Experience designing, developing, and/or delivering various training and development activities aligned to an organization’s vision, mission, and guiding principles/values.

+ Highly proficient facilitation and presentation skills; able to engage a variety of audiences on a variety of topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Management, Training, Organization Development, Counseling, Adult Education, Instructional Design or related.

+ Previous role in Learning and Development role in higher education industry, with focus on organizational culture, employee engagement and belonging.

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions

Please submit all applications by following this link. (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/arapahoecc/jobs/5006347/training-specialist-organizational-development?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs)

All applicants must submit:

Resume

Please include a cover letter with your application. In your letter, we encourage you to address the following:

+ Your experience designing, facilitating, or supporting professional development or employee learning initiatives.

+ How you approach aligning training and development programs with organizational goals.

+ Your experience partnering with cross-functional teams representing a range of roles.

We value thoughtful, tailored responses that help us understand your approach, values, and relevant experience.

Benefits

At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

+ Strong, flexible retirement benefits includingColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/) ’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. A Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

+ Comprehensivehealth benefits (https://cccs.edu/careers/) including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.

+ Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP (https://cseap.colorado.gov/) ).

+ Generouspaid time off benefits (https://cccs.edu/policies-and-procedures/sp-3-60b-employee-leave/) including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.

+ Tuition assistance (https://cccs.edu/policies-and-procedures/sp-3-60a-employee-benefits/) for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.

+ State employees are eligible to participate inBenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.

+ Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on theColorado Division of Human Resources (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) website.

+ New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found inAP 3-160 (https://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/college-business-services/policies-procedures/ap-3-160-travel-and-reallocation-assistance-finalists-and-new-hires) .

Reach out to us [email protected] you have any questions.

ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

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