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Purdue University · 8 hours ago

Learning and Development Specialist

West Lafayette, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

Purdue University is a leading public research institution dedicated to building a skilled and reliable workforce. They are seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to design and manage training initiatives that enhance employee capabilities and performance across the organization.

AccountingEducationFinanceHigher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of competency-based training and professional development programs

Partner with managers and supervisors to enhance leadership and staff development capabilities

Serve as the Learning Management System (LMS) lead, ensuring training systems run smoothly through strong data integrity, customer service, and process optimization

Develop and maintain training metrics, analyze learning effectiveness, and use data insights to enhance workforce development strategies

Manage and facilitate new hire orientation and internal development training to support organizational readiness and continuous learning

Create and lead train-the-trainer programs, Learning Roundtables, and internal mobility initiatives to grow talent from within

Collaborate with community organizations to strengthen Administrative Operations' talent pipeline through strategic partnerships and shared development opportunities

Qualification

Learning Management System (LMS)Training program designData analysisELearning authoring toolsProject managementCustomer serviceRelationship-buildingPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in HR, learning & development, instructional design, project management, or business-related field

Customer service experience, working with all levels of management

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)

Excellent problem-solving, resolution, and customer service skills

Learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes

Strong consultative skills and approach

Strong team orientation and desire to take initiative

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Evaluates training by soliciting and analyzing learner feedback and utilizing metrics

Familiarity with modern learning management systems and knowledge delivery systems

Outstanding writing and editing skills

Proven ability to meet critical deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively influence and communicate with all levels of the organization and demonstrate the clearly present information to both large and small groups of people

Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate relevant and quality programs

Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and other training sessions to wide range of audiences

Ability to assemble training materials, including writing comprehensive manuals, assembling texts, and developing professional multi-media presentations

Ability to develop and maintain strategic planning initiatives which outline and direct current and future training projects, training personnel assigned, as well as the timeframes and associated costs for delivery of the items identified