Learning and Development Specialist

Learning and Development Specialist

This position combines instructional design and learning facilitation. The successful candidate is equally excited by designing engaging learning experiences as they are confidently delivering them.

• Deliver Organization Development (OD) workshops as appropriate in topics such as Customer Service, Performance Management, and Supervisor Skills.

• Deliver weekly Faculty Staff and Development (FSDP) workshops related to professional and personal skill development.

• Deliver additional programs to meet the ongoing needs of the University community as part of an OD intervention.

• Recognize and accommodate various learning styles while creating energizing learning experiences that meet the needs of the targeted audience. This will include consideration of a wide range of age groups, work experience levels, and learners at different career stages.

• Work with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to proactively identify and analyze workforce learning and development needs.

• Determine and state learning objectives and create content that matches the objectives for both online and classroom environments, depending on need.

• Update existing programming content to meet specific client needs and reflect current trends.

• Create or assist in the creation of supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, etc.)

• Ability to develop and measure learning outcomes. Also, decide on the criteria used to judge learners' performance and develop assessment instruments.

• Maintain project documentation.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with stakeholders (subject matter experts, technical professionals, communication professionals, faculty, etc.)

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category:
Full-time regular

Job Classification:
Staff.

Training Specialist

Job Family:
Academic & Student Services

Job Sub-Family:
Academic Services

Campus:
Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level

Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

Required:

1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Business, or related field

• Master's degree preferred

• Relevant certifications (e.g., instructional design, teaching, facilitation, DDI, ATD, CPTD, or related professional credentials) preferred

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid:
Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $55,000-$60,000

Relocation Offered:
No

Visa Sponsorship Provided:
No

Background Check:
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances:
Not Applicable

Required Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents:
Not Applicable, Other (review job description for more details)