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Purdue University is hiring a Learning and Organizational Specialist. This role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development by designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs aligned with organizational objectives. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, collaborating with stakeholders, developing instructional materials, facilitating training sessions, and managing an employee learning management system.

Highlights

Conduct needs assessments and manage complex projects affecting multiple stakeholders.
Design and develop engaging learning materials, including eLearning modules and multimedia presentations.
Familiarity with Articulate suite and LMS management required.
Compensation: Exempt, with retirement and generous benefits package.
Bachelor's degree in relevant field and over four years' experience needed.
Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills essential.
Experience in instructional design and adult learning principles.
Employment authorization not sponsored; background check required.

Learning and Organizational Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

As a Learning and Organizational Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within our organization. You will design, implement and evaluate training programs that align with organizational objectives and enhance employee performance. By utilizing your expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and organizational development, you will contribute to the growth and success of our employees and the overall organization.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Organizational Development: Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify knowledge and skills gaps within the organization. Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to gather input and insights regarding training needs. Partner with subject matter experts to gather and verify training content, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns related to training initiatives. Influences others regarding methodology, programming of learning objectives and learning paths for staff. Manage projects or processes which are complex and impact multiple stakeholders. Work to resolve problems and make improvements in processes, systems, or to enhance employee performance. Present program proposals and plans to key stakeholders and leaders.
Instructional Design: Develop engaging and effective employee learning materials, including eLearning modules, instructor-led training, virtual sessions, and multimedia presentations. Utilize instructional design methodologies to ensure training content is structured, interactive, and caters to diverse learning styles. High level of familiarity with e-authoring tools such as the Articulate suite of tools.
Training and Facilitation: Facilitate employee training sessions and workshops, either in-person or virtually, ensuring an engaging and impactful learning experiences for participants. Adapt delivery methods and content based on the audience, training objectives, and feedback to maximize training effectiveness. Establish metrics and evaluation methods to assess the impact and effectiveness of training programs. Analyze training data and feedback to make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
Partner with the OE Business analyst in Overseeing the organization's SuccessFactors SAP Employee learning management system, ensuring proper functionality, accessibility, and user support. Work with the OE Business Analyst to manage course catalog, enrollments, and reporting within the LMS
Other duties supporting Organizational Effectiveness objectives and goals

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Human Resources, or a related field
Four or more years of instructional design and training facilitation experience
Proven experience in instructional design, adult learning principles, and training facilitation
Familiarity with various learning methodologies, eLearning authoring tools, and multimedia production
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meed deadlines
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in using learning management systems and other related software
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess training needs and measure training effectiveness

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get In Return:

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

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Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Organizational Development: Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify knowledge and skills gaps within the organization. Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to gather input and insights regarding training needs. Partner with subject matter experts to gather and verify training content, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns related to training initiatives. Influences others regarding methodology, programming of learning objectives and learning paths for staff. Manage projects or processes which are complex and impact multiple stakeholders. Work to resolve problems and make improvements in processes, systems, or to enhance employee performance. Present program proposals and plans to key stakeholders and leaders.
Instructional Design: Develop engaging and effective employee learning materials, including eLearning modules, instructor-led training, virtual sessions, and multimedia presentations. Utilize instructional design methodologies to ensure training content is structured, interactive, and caters to diverse learning styles. High level of familiarity with e-authoring tools such as the Articulate suite of tools.
Training and Facilitation: Facilitate employee training sessions and workshops, either in-person or virtually, ensuring an engaging and impactful learning experiences for participants. Adapt delivery methods and content based on the audience, training objectives, and feedback to maximize training effectiveness. Establish metrics and evaluation methods to assess the impact and effectiveness of training programs. Analyze training data and feedback to make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
Partner with the OE Business analyst in Overseeing the organization's SuccessFactors SAP Employee learning management system, ensuring proper functionality, accessibility, and user support. Work with the OE Business Analyst to manage course catalog, enrollments, and reporting within the LMS
Other duties supporting Organizational Effectiveness objectives and goals

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Human Resources, or a related field
Four or more years of instructional design and training facilitation experience
Proven experience in instructional design, adult learning principles, and training facilitation
Familiarity with various learning methodologies, eLearning authoring tools, and multimedia production
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meed deadlines
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in using learning management systems and other related software
Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess training needs and measure training effectiveness

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get In Return:

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