Assistant Director, Learning & Development — Impact & Growth

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks an Assistant Director, Learning & Development to advance university-wide learning programs for faculty and staff. You will design, deliver, and evaluate initiatives, lead leadership development, onboarding curricula, and professional development opportunities.

As a trusted advisor, you will partner with campus leaders, manage the LMS, and use data to drive improvements in engagement, retention, and belonging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development or related HR fields.
• Experience designing, implementing, and facilitating employee development programs.
• Experience with learning management systems or learning technologies.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in HR contexts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver workshops, learning series, and programs in person and online.
• Partner with senior leaders to assess learning needs and develop a forward-looking L&D strategy.
• Facilitate sessions for diverse audiences and train internal facilitators.
• Stay current on adult learning best practices and AI-enabled learning technologies.

Skills

Learning & development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Confidentiality & professionalism

HR systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, HR, Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LinkedIn Learning

Workday

Vector Solutions

Learning Management System

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks an Assistant Director, Learning & Development to advance university-wide learning programs for faculty and staff. You will design, deliver, and evaluate initiatives, lead leadership development, onboarding curricula, and professional development opportunities.

As a trusted advisor, you will partner with campus leaders, manage the LMS, and use data to drive improvements in engagement, retention, and belonging.