Georgia State University · 14 hours ago
Learning and Development Specialist II
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expGeorgia State University is a vibrant community in the heart of Atlanta, dedicated to fostering employee growth and development. The Learning and Development Specialist II will support the Employee Success Center by implementing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, onboarding, and career development, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Support the implementation of Employee Success Initiatives that align with the University and HR department’s strategic goals
Promote a culture of continuous learning, career development, and mobility by coordinating programs and resources that encourage employee growth
Serve as a first point of contact for questions and concerns about Employee Success Center programs
Support and contribute to the enhancement of onboarding programs to drive early engagement, integration, and retention of new employees
Coordinate and deliver skill development initiatives that align with career progression goals, covering both technical skills and soft skills (e.g., communication, leadership)
Facilitate and monitor professional and leadership development programs, including cohort-based initiatives, mentoring, and networking opportunities that encourage collaboration and belonging
Assist in tracking and supporting performance and internal mobility processes, helping to enable continuous feedback, goal setting, and employee development planning
Work closely with HR, program offices, and business stakeholders to help identify internal mobility and succession opportunities, and support employee success initiatives that enhance growth and performance
Coordinate with external vendors and partners to ensure access to scalable, high-quality, and diverse learning solutions
Support the design and coordination of networking and cross-functional collaboration opportunities that enhance career pathing and internal visibility
Own the development and measurement of employee feedback efforts, and recommend tools (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to effectively monitor engagement and inform programming
Serve as a point of contact for inquiries related to career pathing, internal visibility, and cross-functional opportunities, ensuring clear communication and smooth execution
Assist in planning and coordinating wellness and work-life balance initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders and external providers
Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to assess needs, recommend solutions, and support initiatives that improve employee performance and engagement
Evaluate, track, analyze, and report key employee success metrics, including retention, participation, turnover, performance trends, internal mobility, and program ROI, highlighting key findings and recommending strategies to strengthen employee success outcomes
Analyze data and provide insights on trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to enhance process efficiency and adoption
Support the implementation and management of platforms and technology solutions (e.g., learning management systems, digital coaching tools) that scale access to development resources and improve program delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, or a related field
Preferred
3-4 years of experience in HR, employee development, engagement, career services, or related areas aligned with the responsibilities of this role
Demonstrated strong judgment, ability to coach and influence others, self-motivation, and collaborative team spirit
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations
Excellent communication, and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with adult learning principles, coaching models, LMS platforms, and project management
Experience with Workday, iCollege, Qualtrics, Adobe, Canva preferred
Benefits
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
Company
Georgia State University
Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Subhashish Samaddar
Professor at GSU & Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Allison Calhoun-Brown
Sr. Vice President for Student Success and Chief Enrollment Officer
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