Learning and Development Specialist I

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Vacation time

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist I to support ISU Dining’s onboarding, training, and development programs. The role coordinates orientation, updates content, and serves as a resource on policies and culture.

Under supervision, you will monitor trainings, maintain records, upload content, enroll employees, and coordinate in-person sessions while supporting food safety and OSHA compliance. This is a full-time, on-site role in Ames, IA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience coordinating employee training and onboarding programs.
• Experience with food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, or compliance.
• Experience with learning technologies and training record systems.
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation and onboarding activities and maintain training records.
• Facilitate and coordinate training and update training content.
• Enrol employees in trainings and coordinate in-person sessions.
• Support food safety, workplace safety, PPE and chemical programs, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.

Skills

Training coordination

Onboarding facilitation

Learning technologies

Cross-department coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Title:

Learning and Development Specialist I

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Job Description:

Help people succeed from their first day to their last—and strengthen the systems that support them along the way. The Learning & Development Specialist I supports ISU Dining’s employee onboarding, training, and development programs. Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Specialist II, this role coordinates orientation and onboarding activities, facilitates and coordinates training, manages training assignments and records, updates training content, and serves as a resource to employees and managers on policies, procedures, expectations, and organizational culture.

This role works closely with ISU Dining employees, managers, supervisors, and other partners to coordinate training and identify, develop, and improve learning programs. Responsibilities include monitoring trainings, auditing records, maintaining current training materials, uploading content and enrolling employees in trainings, and coordinating in-person training. The position also provides support for food safety, workplace safety, PPE and chemical programs, facility audits and inspections, incident investigations, and compliance with applicable food safety and OSHA standards. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is required within six months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating or facilitating employee training and onboarding programs.
• Experience with food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, or compliance.
• Experience with learning technologies and training record systems.
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments and stakeholders.

About the Department:

ISU Dining is at the heart of campus life, serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, and guests across Iowa State University. With a focus on quality, service, safety, and innovation, ISU Dining provides a wide range of dining experiences while creating a welcoming environment for employees and the campus community. Our team supports student success through great food and service while providing employees with opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers in foodservice.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Original Posting Date:

September 2, 2026

Posting Close Date:

September 16, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19881

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.