ATN LMD Training Facilitator North/Central Alabama Location

Description

Position Summary

The Leadership & Management Development (LMD) Training Facilitator develops and delivers training and technical assistance to business and industry, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing companies, in the area of Leadership & Management Development. This position delivers instructor-led training and facilitates associated activities in support of the Leadership & Management Development team.

This is a North/Central Alabama recruitment. The selected candidate will be assigned to an Alabama Training Network (ATN) office location based on their place of residence and proximity to an existing ATN office, which may include Alexander City, Birmingham, Cullman, Gadsden, Muscle Shoals, Sumiton, or Rainsville. The employee is required to report in person to their designated office unless traveling for approved ATN business-related purposes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

1. Develops and implements technical assistance and training projects for business and industry in the area of Leadership & Management Development (LMD).
2. Delivers assigned projects, ensuring training and facilitation activities align with ATN standards, timelines, and client needs.
3. Delivers instructor-led class presentations and facilitates associated training activities.
4. Delivers in-person training and facilitation, including standing, instructing, and presenting for extended periods of time (up to 8–10 hours per day).
5. Travels throughout the state of Alabama to deliver and support Leadership & Management Development projects. Frequent overnight travel and regular day travel are required; approved travel is reimbursed.
6. Prepares reports, statistical data, and evaluative documentation to assess the effectiveness and impact of Leadership & Management Development programs implemented for clients.
7. Develops and maintains professional relationships with prospective and existing clients to support engagement, retention, and program success.
8. Works independently with minimal supervision, exercising professional judgment in planning and executing assigned responsibilities.
9. Maintains the ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

(Supporting, administrative, and organizational functions)

1. Submits required documentation and reports to the Team Director and/or Central Office in a timely manner.
2. Collaborates on projects and activities with other ATN staff across the state.
3. Collaborates on projects and activities with the Alabama Community College System.
4. Participates in Leadership & Management Development Team activities and serves on ATN committees as requested.
5. Prepares training-related materials, including but not limited to sign-in sheets, handouts, manuals, and course evaluations.
6. Works with clients to complete client satisfaction and impact surveys.
7. Participates in the formulation and implementation of Leadership & Management Development product lines, operational improvements, and strategic planning initiatives.
8. Completes activities with companies in alignment with annual goals and objectives.
9. Collaborates and communicates effectively with employees of the host college.
10. Coordinates with the Business Development Office to promote ATN services with civic, professional, technical, and industrial organizations, and other agencies.
11. Utilizes enterprise planning resources (ERP), including NetSuite, to accurately record time and expenses in accordance with ATN requirements.
12. Maintains required professional credentials and participates in meetings, conferences, and activities of relevant professional organizations as required.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience Required

Required Qualifications

1. Education
    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Technical Business, Engineering Management, Human Resources, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Education Substitution:
 A minimum of eight (8) years of full-time professional experience in Business Administration, Business Management, Leadership & Management Development, Engineering Management, or Human Resources may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree requirement.

1. Experience
   • Minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
      manufacturing leadership, business administration, business management, leadership & management development, or human resources within business, industry, or manufacturing environments.
   • Experience with facilitation, instruction, or training delivery in manufacturing, business, and/or industry settings.
   • Demonstrated understanding of Leadership & Management Development (LMD) training products and services.
2. Skills and Competencies
   • Excellent presentation, facilitation, and project management skills
   • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
   • Excellent planning and organizational abilities
   • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365
   • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of DiSC Assessment or other behavioral/personality assessment tools
• Experience or working knowledge in one or more of ATN’s service delivery areas, including:
   Environmental Health & Safety (EHS); Industrial Maintenance Technology; Continual Improvement; Agribusiness; and Food Services
• Experience in business development, sales, marketing, or public relations, particularly in a technical, industrial, or workforce development environment
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

Supplemental Information

• Supplemental Information
  1. This position is based in North/Central Alabama. Applicants must reside in or be willing to work from the North/Central Alabama region. The selected candidate will be assigned to an Alabama Training Network (ATN) office location within North/Central Alabama, based on their place of residence and proximity to an existing ATN office. Office locations for this position are limited to: Alexander City, Birmingham, Cullman, Gadsden, Muscle Shoals, Sumiton, or Rainsville.

• Salary: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Training Network Salary Schedule, T-3 ($66,411 – $108,987) and will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education and years of applicable experience.

Application Procedures / Additional Information

All applicants must apply online by creating a profile and submitting an application through the ATN employment portal:
 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/atn

ATN does not accept emailed or paper applications.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all instructions carefully before submitting an application. Applications should not be submitted until all required materials have been uploaded. Once an application has been submitted, no additional documents may be added.

A complete application package must be submitted by the posted deadline to be considered. Application materials must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Failure to submit all required materials will result in disqualification.

Required Application Materials

A complete application package is required for consideration. Incomplete applications or failure to upload all required documents will result in disqualification and will not be considered.

A complete application package must include all of the following:

1. Completed Online Application

2. Current Résumé

Applicants who fail to upload a résumé will be disqualified.

3. College Transcript(s)

Official or unofficial transcripts are required from all colleges or universities where a degree was conferred.

• A separate transcript is required for each institution attended
• Transcripts must verify that education requirements are met
• Diplomas will not be accepted in place of transcripts
• If a degree is listed as earned on the application, corresponding transcripts must be uploaded

Important Clarification – Education Substitution:
 A minimum of eight (8) years of full-time quality or continual improvement experience in industry or manufacturing may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

However, applicants using experience in lieu of a degree are still required to submit transcripts for any degrees earned.

Failure to upload required transcripts, regardless of education substitution, will result in disqualification.

4. Professional References

Three (3) professional references with valid email addresses are required.

• References will receive an electronic reference request via email
• References must submit the e-reference within seven (7) days of application submission
• Failure of references to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification

Additional Information

• All application materials must be submitted electronically.
• Applicants are encouraged to have digital copies (PDF preferred) of all required documents available prior to beginning the application process.
• Application materials are considered confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
• Applicants will receive an onscreen confirmation upon completion of the application process; however, this confirmation does not guarantee that the application is complete or meets all vacancy requirements.
• All correspondence regarding this recruitment will be conducted via email.

Contact Information

• Position or application questions:
   ATN Business Manager — (334) 293-4674
• Technical assistance (password resets, browser access issues):
   NEOGOV Applicant Support Team
   Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST)
   855-524-5627

Interview & Accommodation Information

• Applicants must adhere to ATN’s prescribed interview schedule and are responsible for all travel expenses.
• Alabama Training Network will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview at (334) 293-4674.

Alabama Training Network is a multi-location organization and employees of ATN may be assigned to work at any of the ATN worksites, may be required among various worksites and client locations, and must provide their own transportation.

Alabama Training Network reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding employment. ATN reserves the right to fill a position within one year of the anticipated start date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, ATN reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification that may be filled from the applicants for this position. ATN reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. 

Alabama Training Network is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community, technical colleges, and other entities under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.   

 In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.  Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. 

 Alabama Training Network is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).  E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

 Alabama Training Network reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment. More than one position in the same. job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position.