Education & Training Specialist - Fire Safety Research Institute

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Education and Training Specialist at UL Research Institutes Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) in our Columbia, MD facilities.

The Education and Training Specialist designs and develops effective educational and training programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of the external stakeholders of the FSRI. The Education and Training Specialist collaborates with subject matter experts, utilizing instructional design principles, and employing various training methodologies to ensure the successful transfer of information and skills.

Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI)

UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) advances fire safety knowledge to address the world's unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers. As part of UL Research Institutes, we are committed to sharing our fire safety insights with everyone to advance UL's public safety mission of providing safe living and working environments for people everywhere. Through advanced fire science, rigorous research, extensive outreach, and education in collaboration with our international network of partners, we share with stakeholders the information, tools, and resources that enable them to make better, more fire-safe decisions that ultimately save lives and property. To learn more, visit FSRI.org.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes, we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Office of Partnership team who facilitates the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

Through all of our programs, we aim to unlock the diverse perspectives that are essential for solving the world's most pressing safety and sustainability issues.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Education and Training Specialist, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and management to identify training needs and goals and design and develop training programs, curriculum, materials, and resources aligned with organizational objectives.

• Incorporate adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create engaging and effective training content.

• Develop a variety of training materials such as presentations, e-learning modules, videos, handouts, and job aids adapting and modifying existing training materials to address specific learning objectives and audience needs to ensure that content is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to the target audience.

• Develop assessments to measure learners' understanding and skill acquisition. Collect and analyze training effectiveness data to identify areas for improvement and adjust training strategies accordingly and gather feedback from participants to continuously enhance the quality of training programs.

• Utilize learning management systems (LMS) or other technology platforms to deliver and manage training content. Explore and integrate innovative technologies, such as virtual reality or gamification, to enhance training experiences.

• Stay updated with industry trends, educational technologies, and best practices in training and development by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars to continuously improve personal skills and knowledge.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure training aligns with business goals and objectives and communicate training schedules, updates, and expectations clearly to participants and stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes:

For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

• Proficiency in using training development tools, e-learning software, such as Storyline, and learning management systems.

• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and audience needs.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Analytical mindset to assess training effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.

• Creativity and innovation in designing engaging training content.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in education, training and development, instructional design, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering effective training programs.

• Education and training experience within the fire service is welcome.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.