Part time Training Assistant, Organizational and Talent Development

Springfield, United States

Position Information

Position Title

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Office of Human Resources

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Proposed Salary

$14.50 hourly

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function

Serve as an assistant in the Office of Human Resources, Organizational and Talent Development in support of all training events, promotions, programming, and coordination. Assist with planning, developing, marketing, and implementing professional learning and development (training) programs and engagement events and activities. Manages the University’s employee welcome ambassador (mentoring) program, including ambassador partnerships, scheduling, communication, promotion, and event planning.

Description of Primary Duties

This part-time position will generally work four hours daily, Monday-Friday, with a few monthly alterations. A specific schedule will be determined with the selected candidate.

Manage the University’s employee welcome ambassador (mentoring) program, including ambassador pairings, scheduling, communication, management, record management, promotion, and event planning.

Provide administrative support to successfully coordinate OTD professional development (training) programs. Assists in planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating training and development programs and engagement events.

Maintain OTD websites and manage all social media accounts, including Facebook and X, for marketing and promoting training programs and engagement activities.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be detail-oriented and have good organizational skills. Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to relate to, interact, and partner with members of the University community and off-campus professionals are required.

Experience working with volunteers is preferred. Experience working in Human Resources , Psychology, Event Planning or Management, Communications, or related field is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently.

Computer experience required with strong aptitude in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience in graphic design is preferred.

Be creative, able to work independently, a quick learner, be flexible, sensitive and open-minded, and able to function effectively under deadlines.

Knowledge of or the ability to learn Adobe software, including Photoshop and InDesign, is preferred. Knowledge of graphic design or the ability to learn is preferred.

Knowledge of or experience managing websites and social media platforms, including Facebook and X, is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

This part-time position will generally work four hours daily, Monday-Friday, with a few monthly alterations. A specific schedule will be determined with the selected candidate.

A writing test is required for applicants selected for interview.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Additional information about the programs may be found at:

Bear Connection – Human Resources – Missouri State

University Staff Ambassadors – Missouri State

Organizational and Talent Development – Human Resources – Missouri State

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

HR Representative

Crystal Ponder

Posting Detail

Open Date

09/24/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Number

20250030PTS