Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, administering, and evaluating employee training and professional development programs across Tribal Government Services. The position supports the Community’s commitment to employee development, career advancement, workforce readiness, succession planning, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Training Coordinator serves as the primary administrator for the organization's Skill Path program , coordinating employee skill development pathways and ensuring that training opportunities align with departmental needs, position requirements, employee development goals, and organizational priorities.

The position works collaboratively with People & Culture, Education, TERO, department managers, supervisors, employees, and external training providers to identify workforce development opportunities and coordinate training programs.

The Training Coordinator also coordinates the development, implementation, tracking, and annual review of employee Individualized Development and Training Plans (IDTPs) .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate organization-wide employee training and professional development programs.
• Develop and maintain a monthly and annual training calendar based on organizational priorities, departmental needs, compliance requirements, and employee development plans.
• Coordinate orientation, onboarding, technical, leadership, supervisory, professional development, safety, compliance, and job-specific training.
• Schedule training sessions, reserve facilities, coordinate instructors, prepare materials, and communicate training requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of employee training participation and completion.
• Monitor required certifications, licenses, continuing education, and renewal requirements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through employee and supervisor feedback, completion data, assessments, and performance outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external training providers and maintain a directory of approved training resources.
• Assist departments in identifying appropriate training solutions for performance, competency, or skill gaps.
• Serve as the primary administrator and coordinator of the organization's Skill Path Program .

• Review Skill Path requests for completeness and coordinate approvals with supervisors, department leadership, and People & Culture.
• Work with managers and supervisors to identify required competencies, skills, certifications, and developmental milestones for each Skill Path.
• Coordinate the organization's Individualized Development and Training Plan process.

• Coordinate the creation of an IDTP for employees when required or requested.
• Work with employees, supervisors, and managers to identify individual development needs.
• Assist in identifying developmental goals related to:
  • Current position requirements;
  • Performance improvement;
  • Career development;
  • Skill acquisition;
  • Leadership development;
  • Certification requirements;
  • Succession planning; and
  • Career advancement.
• Ensure IDTPs identify measurable development goals, training activities, timelines, responsible parties, and completion measures.
• Schedule periodic follow-ups with employees and supervisors.
• Maintain documentation of completed training and developmental activities.
• Provide periodic IDTP status reports to managers and People & Culture leadership.
• Coordinate annual review and update of IDTPs.
• Ensure IDTPs are appropriately aligned with Skill Paths and organizational workforce-development initiatives.
• Identify barriers to completion and work with supervisors and employees to develop reasonable solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee development information.

• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
• Sensitive to Native American Culture
• Pass drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Human Resources, Education, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Workforce Development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Two (2) years of experience in employee training, workforce development, Human Resources, education, organizational development, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating training programs, employee development, or workforce-development activities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic tracking systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Workforce Development, or related field.

• Experience working in Tribal Government or a Tribal organization.
• Experience administering competency-based training or career-pathway programs.
• Experience with HRIS or learning management systems.
• Experience developing Individualized Development Plans or employee training plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*

• Position requires repetitive use of fingers, hands, wrist in job related duties, i.e. telephone, computer. Complete range of motion, including fine motor skills and tactile sense of both hands.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with occasional amounts of standing or walking
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for long periods throughout the day
• Must be able to stand or walk up to ten hours per day regularly

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Harassment training
• Any position-related training as determined by department manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, but may include occasional outdoor activities

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.

*See physical demand analysis for more detailed information.

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