Senior Inclusion and Talent Development Specialist

Senior Inclusion and Talent Development Specialist

Inclusion and Talent Development

Inclusion & Talent Development (ITD) within University Housing supports staff through professional development, training, and strategic leadership resources. This unit leads University Housing’s efforts around equity, diversity and inclusion through the design and delivery of strategic initiatives and development experiences. ITD also leads efforts that promote employee engagement, recognition, appreciation, and overall well-being.

Job Summary

Leads and participates in ITD sponsored trainings, workshops, and employee engagement & recognition efforts. Implements priorities and goals that foster inclusive practices, professional growth, and meaningful engagement among University Housing staff. Supervises all student staff and interns in the ITD unit and manages a range of development efforts, trainings, and events that support the overall mission of University Housing. Supervisors will engage and implement University Housing's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Training and Facilitation

• Develop appropriate training for key functions, including employee development, supervision, and administrative support.

• Recommends, plans, and implements various training and development opportunities for University Housing staff, and evaluates effectiveness.

• Researches, writes, and develops instructional materials for University Housing supervisory skills training and development workshops.

• Design, implement, maintain, and promote the virtual asynchronous learning portfolio for University Housing employees.

• Create and maintain ITD’s On-Demand Trainings and conduct trainings as requested with various University Housing units.

• Conduct evaluation of training needs of employee populations to develop department and employee training priorities.

Employee Development

• Develops and manages ITD employee engagement and recognition efforts and initiatives.

• Recommends, plans and implements special projects and mission-focused initiatives across the department.

• Create, implement and execute student staff coaching initiative and training to enhance leadership and skill development.

• Serve as a professional staff coach, providing coaching sessions that promote growth and accountability.

• Conducts diagnostic interviews and assessments of employee needs and counsel/coach employees concerning career, skill, and performance development.

• Direct and implement an inclusion dialogue workshop experience.

• Manage and evaluate employee resource groups.

• Collaborate on activities and initiatives in support of University Housing's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals, including the Culture and Climate Action Plan.

Administration

• Work with Assistant Director to create department training goals, policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Participate in budget planning and monitor financial aspects of ITD-related projects.

• Prepare reports, data analyses, and administrative materials to support decision-making and assessment efforts of various unit initiatives.

• Recommends the development and implementation of departmental training and development policies and procedures.

• Foster collaborative relationships to support training, inclusion, and talent development goals.

• Create promotional materials and participant certificates for employee engagement and training activities.

• Chair and serve on various unit and departmental committees and serve on campus committees and working groups related to inclusion and talent development, as appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Student Staff

• Supervise student staff and interns within Inclusion and Talent Development, including recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluating.

• Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and evaluation to ensure meaningful work experiences for student staff and interns.

• Develops priorities, goals, and objectives for student staff and interns.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling four years (48 months), from the categories below:

A. credit for college training leading to a major or concentration in education or other fields related to training and development such as human resource administration or business administration or closely related fields

• 30 semester hours equals 12 months
  
• 60 semester hours equals 24 months
  
• 90 semester hours equals 36 months
  
• 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals 48 months

B. credit for college training leading to a major or concentration in fields other than those previously listed

• Bachelor’s Degree equals 3 years (36 months)
• Master's Degree equals 4 years (48 months)
• work experience as a human resource or training professional

2. Two years of professional work experience in the training and development profession.1

1 A Master's degree in education or other fields closely related to training and development (such as human resource administration or business administration) or a Master's degree with a concentration in these fields may be substituted for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in human resources, social work, psychology, social justice/diversity education, higher education student affairs, or related.
  
• Working knowledge of instructional design concepts and learning management systems.
  
• Experience creating and facilitating training and development workshops and related educational resource materials for professional and/or supervisory staff.
  
• Experience developing and coordinating employee engagement experiences.
  
• Experience working in higher education and/or campus housing context.
  
• Experience designing and implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies, trainings, and activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowledge of educational terminology, theory, and methodology.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to conceptualize, define, design, and construct training programs and course material.
• Skilled in interpersonal and large group communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
• Skilled in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4693 - Training and Development Specialist I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the job posting. The salary range for this position is $58,000 to $62,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

For information on employment opportunities with University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at: Jobs | University Housing Jobs | Illinois

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Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 8, 2025 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. When submitting your application, please include:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references including phone numbers and email addresses

Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Housing Human Resources at [email protected]. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .

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