PeopleSoft Instructor Trainer in Austin TX - Direct client

• Responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating technical training programs.
• Writes literature and materials to be used in programs and designs exercises to enhance lectures.
• Shall deliver on-site and web-based training courses covering any number of software solutions.
• Leads development of infrastructure for information delivery, as well as taking part in the writing and maintenance of training material and supplementary technical documentation.
• Creates instructor materials (course outlines, background material, instructional materials, and training aids), as needed for different COTS Products/Current IT-Driven in-house solutions as well as desktop support processes, i.e. Remote Access Systems, RAS step by step procedure.
• Assists with formatting training materials created by other DIR Staff as requested.
• Determines needs and develops plans to meet the need of customers.
• Assists in design of computer-based and multimedia curriculum.
• Shall be planning, directing and undertaking classroom training, electronic learning, multimedia programs, and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences and workshops.
• The trainer will manage the training program in accordance with business needs, regulatory requirements, and Quality Management System.
• Help staff with their productivity reporting both within and without the agency.
• Researches and recommends vendors and costs for various training methods including: training classes from outside vendors; books; readymade training guides; computer or web based training.
• Stay current with developments in computer training field, especially alternative media/methods for instruction.
• This instructor uses a computer to organize and draft a curriculum that breaks a complex subject into blocks or units of instruction, creates graphics, and integrates them into curriculum.
• Courses may be instructor based, computer-based, simulator based, interactive, or non-interactive.
• This instructor also teaches short technical courses in accordance with approved curriculum to maintain proficiency and to evaluate and develop new instructional techniques/courses.

Job duties also include the following: incorporation of new curriculum in the teaching process (e.g., develops clarification or examples of application related to the subject matter), development and maintenance of classroom techniques that reflect professionalism and good discipline and enhance teaching, development of alternative teaching techniques and scenarios to maintain high motivation and interest in the subject areas, and while acting as the testing officer, the conducting of test analysis and development or revision of test items.-

• The Training Specialist is primarily responsible for working with a team of Training Specialist in technical and system curriculum delivery, revision and maintenance.
• This specialist will gather, analyze, translate and compose technical information into clear, readable materials to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Collect data and analyze audiences and training needs, based on new business processes and policies, and apply these into successful training delivery.
• This specialist will teach technical courses in accordance with approved curriculum to maintain proficiency and to evaluate and develop new instructional techniques/courses.
• Has a basic understanding of EIR Accessibility and assistive technologies used by people with disabilities.
• Understands protocols for communicating with customers requiring special assistance to obtain required or requested information.

DISCLAIMER: Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking experienced instructional designers to develop training curricula and content for a PeopleSoft Financials ERP system. This role involves delivering training through a variety of mediums: onsite, remote, and asynchronously via e-learning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a large, collaborative remote team environment and demonstrate a strong aptitude for Agile, incremental, and iterative delivery methods.

Job Duties

Design and implement a comprehensive training program tailored to a specific financial business area.

Develop accessibility-compliant, role-based content from the ground up, actively participating in system design discussions and testing activities to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Produce clear, user-friendly guides and training materials that enhance learner understanding and retention.

Facilitate effective instructor-led and web-based training sessions for both trainers and end users.

Manage and update the training SharePoint site to ensure resources are current and easily accessible.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Central Time. This is currently a remote position but may become hybrid. If that happens, days in the office will be negotiated at that time.