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Waco, Texas, United States
Hybrid
Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.
The employee will demonstrate TSTC’s Core Values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and community members.
Staff, Faculty, and Leadership Professional Development
Designs and delivers professional development programs for staff, faculty, and leaders that strengthen instructional readiness, professional capability, and organizational alignment. Partners with academic leadership to support faculty development priorities and continuous improvement efforts. Maintains and evolves a portfolio of learning resources, tools, and development experiences that support growth across multiple role levels while supporting statewide training initiatives aligned with institutional priorities and competency expectations.
HR Systems, Safety, and Compliance Training
Designs and delivers training related to HR processes, institutional systems, workplace practices, safety expectations, and compliance requirements. Translates complex policies, procedures, and system functionality into clear, practical, and engaging learning experiences. Partners with OIT, Risk Management, Safety, Compliance, and campus stakeholders to ensure training content remains accurate, current, and aligned with institutional standards while reinforcing consistency, quality assurance, and audit readiness through disciplined content review.
Program Execution and Continuous Improvement
Leads multi-phase training initiatives and complex learning projects from planning through delivery and evaluation. Collects and analyzes participation data, feedback, and outcome measures to assess training effectiveness and inform program improvements. Maintains high standards for instructional design, facilitation quality, and learning experience effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Works collaboratively with HR partners, academic leaders, operational teams, and subject matter experts to align learning initiatives with institutional priorities and workforce development needs. Supports cross-functional initiatives and learning efforts that improve organizational effectiveness and leadership readiness across campuses.
Mentorship and Capability Development
Supports the development of HR Trainers and learning partners by sharing facilitation techniques, instructional design practices, and program delivery standards. Models strong professional learning practices and contributes to strengthening internal learning capability across the HR team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in training, learning and development, faculty development, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional learning experiences for leaders, faculty, and professional staff. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical learning experiences.
Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education, the public sector, or a large distributed organization.
Experience using learning management systems such as Canvas or Workday Learning and modern content creation tools such as Articulate Rise.
Familiarity with learning and development frameworks, leadership development models, and organizational effectiveness practices.
Professional certifications in learning and development (ATD, CPTD, APTD) or human resources (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
Demonstrated ability to design, facilitate, and continuously improve professional learning experiences using adult learning principles and modern facilitation techniques. Ability to translate complex policies, technical concepts, and institutional processes into clear, practical training content that supports employee understanding and application.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives, stakeholders, and timelines simultaneously. Ability to analyze feedback, participation data, and learning outcomes to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen program effectiveness.
Proficiency with learning management systems, collaboration tools, and presentation platforms used for in-person and virtual training environments. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and initiative while representing HR learning initiatives across the institution.
Communication
Designs and delivers learning experiences that are clear, engaging, and impactful across multiple formats. Adapts communication style to effectively reach leaders, faculty, and staff while promoting dialogue, participation, and understanding.
Job Knowledge
Demonstrates strong knowledge of adult learning principles, training methodologies, HR processes, and compliance requirements. Applies this knowledge to develop effective learning solutions that strengthen organizational capability.
Ownership & Accountability
Takes responsibility for program outcomes by maintaining high standards for preparation, delivery, and follow-through. Uses feedback and participation data to continuously improve learning programs.
Teamwork & Service
Collaborates with HR partners, academic leaders, and institutional stakeholders to support workforce development and provide practical learning experiences that meet organizational needs.
Problem Solving
Evaluates feedback, participation trends, and learning outcomes to identify program improvements and implement effective training solutions.
Adaptability
Adjusts learning strategies and program delivery methods to respond to evolving institutional priorities, workforce needs, and emerging learning technologies.
This job description outlines the general responsibilities and expectations of the role. It is not intended to include every task or responsibility. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
This position is classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as exempt and operates in a professional and instructional environment that may include campus offices, classrooms, or lab settings.
This position may be considered for telework options based on eligibility under TSTC’s Telework Policy, aligned with State of Texas requirements. Telework eligibility is determined by role responsibilities and business needs.
The employee must be reachable during standard business hours through established communication channels as required by the role. Some duties may require work outside standard business hours to support events, productions, launches, or time-sensitive communications.
TSTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
TSTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, or veteran status.
The role may require movement across campus and periodic in-state travel to campuses or meetings beyond the employee’s designated or nearest base campus based on business needs. Work is primarily performed in an office or academic environment using standard
Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.
Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
