Learning and Development Specialist I

Iowa State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Vacation and time off

Onsite childcare (Ames, IA)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist I to oversee onboarding and training programs for ISU Dining. You will coordinate orientation, facilitate trainings, manage records, and update content, serving as a resource to staff and managers on policies and culture.

Location is Ames, Iowa, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and improve learning programs while ensuring safety and compliance with established standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience coordinating onboarding and training programs preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety and OSHA standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trainings, audit records, maintain current training materials, upload content and enroll employees in trainings, and coordinate in-person training.
• Support food safety, workplace safety, PPE and chemical programs, facility audits and inspections, incident investigations, and compliance with applicable standards.

Skills

Onboarding coordination

Training coordination

Learning technologies

Interdepartmental collaboration

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Training systems

OSHA compliance

Food safety programs

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

• Monitor trainings, audit records, maintain current training materials, upload content and enroll employees in trainings, and coordinate in‑person training.
• Provide 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.

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.

Required Certifications

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is required within six months.

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.

Pay Grade: PS807

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12

Month Work Period Time Type: Full time

Benefits

• 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

Location

Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Employer Statements and Policies

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.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [e-mail] or call [phone] or Toll‑Free: [phone].

Additional Information

Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub.

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensiveland‑grantmission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community.

Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land‑grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

Original Posting Date: September 2, 2026

Posting Close Date: September 16, 2026