SUBR | Training Coordinator

SUBR | Training Coordinator | Position Type: Temporary – Two-Month Appointment Unclassified | Salary: $6,666.66 for the Two-Month Appointment

Application Deadline: December 9, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Training Coordinator provides essential administrative, logistical, and operational support to ensure the successful implementation of the Title IV-E Program Initiative within the Department of Social Work at Southern University and A&M College. Working closely with project partners, including the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Northwestern State University (NSU), and the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA), the Training Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day coordination of training sessions, program activities, participant tracking, and compliance requirements.

This on-site position requires a highly organized individual capable of managing multiple responsibilities, including training schedules, venue arrangements, participant registration, recordkeeping, and logistical support for trainers. The Training Coordinator plays an important role in ensuring training activities are conducted efficiently, program records are maintained accurately, and the operational needs of the Title IV-E Training Program are met.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain, update, and communicate the master training calendar to ensure stakeholders, trainers, and participants are informed of upcoming training sessions.
Oversee registration processes, track attendance, maintain participant rosters, and coordinate the distribution of training certificates.
Coordinate the printing, assembly, and distribution of training materials, curricula, and participant packets. Communicate purchasing needs for training supplies and materials.
Maintain accurate training records, databases, and evaluation metrics to support federal Title IV-E compliance and reporting requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for training inquiries from students, child welfare program experts, and agency staff.
Travel occasionally to various parishes and regions throughout Louisiana to coordinate event logistics and support large-scale regional training events.
Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership to support the operational needs of the Title IV-E Training Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training schedules, event timelines, and logistical arrangements simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with state agencies, university partners, program participants, and other stakeholders.

• Proficiency in data entry, maintaining accurate records, tracking compliance metrics, and managing documentation using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and shared calendar applications to coordinate meetings, maintain training schedules, and support program operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience.

• Previous experience in program coordination, administrative support, or event planning.

• Previous experience working in child welfare, social services, or related programs.

• Experience coordinating training programs, managing participant registration, maintaining attendance records, and organizing training materials.

• Experience maintaining program documentation, tracking performance metrics, and supporting compliance reporting, preferably within grant-funded or federally funded programs.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application.

• External applicants can apply here.
• Current Southern University employees should apply here

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A cover letter detailing experience and alignment with the role.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting expertise and accomplishments.
• Three (3) professional references.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Xavier Henson | Chair

Department of Social Work

Xavier.Henson@sus.edu

A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

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