Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Senior Learning & Development Specialist | Location: 11149 Research Blvd, Austin, TX, 78759| Schedule: Monday
- Friday: 7:30AM-4:00PM | Salary Range: $70,000-$87,500 | FLSA Status: Exempt

At Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact on our members, our community, and each other. We’re looking for a Senior Learning & Development Specialist with strong instructional design experience and hands-on expertise with Articulate Rise and Articulate Storyline to create engaging learning experiences and support employee development.

• Independently lead and manage learning and development projects from needs assessment through implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with department leaders and stakeholders to identify performance gaps, learning opportunities, and development needs across the organization.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality learning solutions, including instructor-led training, virtual learning, blended learning, e-learning, job aids, and performance support materials.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for instructional design, adult learning principles, facilitation techniques, and learning technologies.
• Facilitate complex training programs and presentations for employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical and operational content into engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, knowledge assessments, performance metrics, and business outcomes, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Consult with managers and department leaders regarding employee development strategies and learning solutions.
• Establish credibility with learners by demonstrating expertise, providing relevant examples, and connecting learning content to business objectives and job performance.
• Analyze emerging learning and development trends and recommend innovative solutions to enhance organizational learning programs.

• Provide project leadership for department-wide initiatives by coordinating timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communication, and implementation activities.
• Support the administration and optimization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other learning technologies.
• Create and maintain training manuals, procedure guides, multimedia resources, facilitator guides, and other instructional materials.
• Perform work with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment and decision-making authority within established guidelines.
• Handle complex assignments and escalated learning-related challenges while supporting team success and organizational objectives.

• Mentor and support Learning & Development Specialists by providing guidance, coaching, feedback, and sharing best practices.
• Assist with onboarding and development of new Learning & Development team members.
• Serve as a mentor and knowledge resource for Learning & Development Specialists.
• Provide guidance and support on project execution, facilitation techniques, instructional design, and stakeholder management.
• Model professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Assist in onboarding and developing new department team members.
• Share best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to improve team effectiveness.
• Support department initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the Learning & Development function

• Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle for travel to branches as necessary.
• Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this…