Senior Training Manager

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Training Manager.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Spectator Sports Safety and Security

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Pay Grade

E11

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Job Summary:

The Senior Training Manager is responsible for managing all training support requirements and initiatives related to the Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Cooperative Agreement. The Senior Training Manager will oversee the instructional and support staff for the DHS/FEMA sport safety and security training program for all approved courses. This includes the primary point of contact role for instructors and course/instructor monitoring in accordance with guidelines prescribed in the Cooperative Agreement Procedures Manual (CAPM). The Senior Training Program will also oversee the instructor certification process. As directed, this position is responsible for training and mentoring other Training Managers to ensure compliance for all DHS/FEMA related guidelines.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the course instructor’s selection, training, day-to-day assignment, and performance. Establish goals and monitor performance for all assigned staff. Review instructor evaluations on a quarterly basis and provides coaching and/or additional training as needed.

• Observe and evaluate all instructional staff. Maintain up-to-date instructor training records and oversee all components of the instructor certification process as established by DHS/FEMA. Ensures budget guidelines are followed for instructional support.

• Meet all required performance targets: number of course deliveries and participants, and instructor utilization. This includes marketing efforts to ensure the optimal target market is captured.

• Manage course coordination efforts and course support to ensure the quality of each delivery within the program. This includes preparing training materials, shipping material, coordinating delivery locations and ensuring all course forms are completed in a timely manner.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance training quality, capacity, performance and overall value to the customer.

• Manage strategic planning and calendar establishing priorities and synchronizing long-range schedules to optimize effectiveness and enhance operational productivity.

• Keeps informed of and interprets pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures set forth by the University or other governing agencies and adjust plans as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sports management or a related field and at least 8 years of experience in project management in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field. In lieu of a degree, 15 years of progressive experience in project management in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field is acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as grant guidelines and policy and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Ability to establish goals and objectives.

• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sports management or a related field and at least 12 years’ of project management experience in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field. In lieu of a degree, 20 years of progressive experience in project management in sports administration, emergency management, law enforcement or a related field is acceptable.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.