Learning and Development Specialist, Advancement Administration - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to drive growth for University Advancement staff by designing, delivering, and evaluating learning solutions.

You will work on Workday Learning, develop engaging content, and facilitate both virtual and in-person sessions with high professionalism. The role focuses on collaborating with the Organizational Development Team to improve staff performance, manage training materials, and support annual training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 3 years of Curriculum/Content Development and Workshop Facilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Course development, facilitation, and production of learning materials (slides, worksheets, job aids, demos).
• Facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning in person and on Zoom; produce hybrid sessions for speakers as needed.
• Load, schedule, and test courses in Workday Learning; track and report training metrics; summarize evaluations.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

eLearning Tools

Project Management

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Team Collaboration

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Tools

Articulate Rise

Camtasia

Snagit

Mentimeter

PowerPoint

Zoom

Workday Learning

Job description

Position Summary

The Learning and Development Specialist in University Advancement at Washington University is responsible for driving organizational growth for University Advancement staff by scheduling, developing, facilitating, maintaining, and measuring the effectiveness of learning and development solutions. The Learning and Development Specialist will serve as a member of the Organizational Development Team. This team is focused on improving individual and team performance and has expertise in providing staff with meaningful and relevant learning and development experiences. The Specialist will collaborate frequently with other members of the Organizational Development team. The specialist is responsible for policies, procedures, and operations of learning content associated with Workday Learning (the University’s primary learning management system for employees). The specialist will design synchronous and asynchronous learning solutions, develop learning content and assets such as PowerPoints, worksheets, eLearnings, etc., collaborate with subject matter experts, facilitate virtual and in-person learnings, and assess results to gauge learning effectiveness. The Specialist will ensure that all training is delivered at a high level of quality and will exhibit a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Course Development, Facilitation, and Production

• Strategically create programming and lesson plans to meet the highest and current needs of University Advancement staff.
• Design high-quality and effective learning materials, such as slide decks, worksheets, job aids, demo videos, and more, adhering to accessibility standards and team branding.
• Effectively utilize technologies to drive learning, such as Microsoft Office, eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Rise and Camtasia/SnagIt, Mentimeter, and more.
• Facilitate synchronous learning and development opportunities both in a classroom setting and on Zoom, driving active learning through group discussion, polls, activities, and knowledge checks.
• Serve as a producer for Zoom and hybrid sessions for guest speakers and peers, as needed.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and guest presenters to ensure programming and support meets their needs.

Programming Governance

• Load, schedule, and test courses in Workday Learning.
• Manage tracking and reporting activities related to participants, training sessions, and training results.
• Summarize session evaluations and share opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage training material production and inventory of supplies, including overseeing training room setup and technology, classroom materials, and providing support for presenters.
• Manage the scheduling and coordinating of ongoing training with minimal oversight.
• Manage the yearly training calendar for University Advancement.

Perform Other Duties As Assigned

• Collaborate effectively with other members of Organizational Development to provide programming support to UA staff.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

Education

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Curriculum/Content Development And Workshop Facilitation With Developing Content (3 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Professional Outcomes Assessment/Evaluation

3 Years

Skills

• Communication, Confidentiality, Cross-Team Communication, Curriculum Development, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Dynamic Presentation, eLearning Tools, Goal-Oriented, Instructional Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Professional Etiquette, Project Management, Resourcefulness, Sound Judgment, Team Collaboration, Time Prioritization, Training and Development, Working Independently, Work Initiative, Workshop Facilitation

More About This Job

• High degree of professionalism and absolute confidentiality in handling information related to the University’s alumni, benefactors and employees.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior-level management and subject matter experts at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in complex organizations.
• Experience working in advancement/fundraising and/or higher education. This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $49,700 - $58,000.

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.