Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

The Training and Development Specialist plays a critical role in advancing workforce capability within the Enterprise Physical Operations Department at WashU. This position designs, delivers, and evaluates high-impact training programs with a strong emphasis on technical skill development, data-driven learning outcomes, and continuous improvement.

This role supports a diverse workforce by creating scalable, accessible, and differentiated learning experiences that enhance individual and team performance. The Specialist integrates instructional design best practices with modern tools and platforms (e.g., Workday Learning, Microsoft 365, and virtual collaboration tools) to ensure training effectiveness, accessibility, and alignment with operational goals.

The ideal candidate is passionate about mentoring others, demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills, and can adapt training strategies to meet varied learning styles and departmental needs.

This position will work on the Medical and Danforth Campuses. 

Job Description

• Design, develop, and deliver technical training programs that support operational excellence, workforce capability, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual training sessions using advanced functionality in Zoom and Microsoft Teams, including troubleshooting.
• Develop and manage training content within Workday Learning, including course creation, scheduling, registration, attendance tracking, and reporting.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure training effectiveness and inform continuous improvement strategies.
• Create visually engaging training materials and communications using Canva, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs and develop scaffolded and differentiated learning solutions.
• Evaluate training outcomes through assessments and feedback, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate logistics, including training schedules and room reservations (e.g., Archibus).
• Deliver high-quality customer service while building strong relationships across teams and departments.
• Support strategic workforce development initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
• Ability to move to on- and off-campus locations

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.