Staff Development Specialist/Senior Specialist

This position is no longer open.

The Human Resources Department is currently looking for a Staff Development Specialist/Senior Specialist. This position reports to the Director of Relations & Development. It is a central position based in Beirut Campus with required commutes to Byblos Campus.

Role Summary:

The Staff Development Specialist/Senior Specialist is responsible for coordinating all University staff training and development activities.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists in identifying training and development needs within the University.
• Compiles a database of training seminars providers and their detailed service offerings.
• Assists in designing training curriculum and programs to include external training and internal training through available resources within the University (CEP, schools, etc.…)
• Assists in conducting yearly training needs assessment based on staff performance appraisal results and feedback from unit heads.
• Assists in developing and implementing yearly training budget and plan.
• Assists in forecasting 3 to 5 years training budget and plans.
• Assists in developing University guidelines for various training formats.
• Assists in negotiating contracts with trainers, including approved training formats, desired training outcomes, fees and expenses.
• Coordinates the scheduling and delivery of training sessions across the University.
• Monitors the performance of external and internal training service providers.
• Assists in evaluating training and development programs, ensuring that statuary training requirements and desired outcomes are met, amending and revising programs as necessary.
• Where necessary, develops training documentations, presentations, and materials; works with specialists and University entities for specific details.
• Provides written reports, data analysis, recommendations, and presentations to management as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business from a renowned university, preferably in Human Resources or Management.
• A minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness with attention to details in performing work duties.
• Well-developed High level interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral.
• Service excellence and customer focus.
• Sound analytical thinking and critical judgment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent team player with a commitment to building a positive team spirit.
• Ability to uphold organizational values and maintain confidentiality.

CVs should be emailed to vacancy10@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.  Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.

Closing date for applications is Monday October 19, 2015.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity