Learning & Development Specialist Associate

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY, is seeking an on-site Learning & Development Specialist Associate to design and deliver employee education programs. You will facilitate onboarding, create learning materials, and support workforce development initiatives with HR and leadership collaboration.

Responsibilities include maintaining LMS data, preparing training content, and reporting on program effectiveness. Bachelor's degree required; 0–2 years in related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/OD or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in staff development, clinical education, training coordination, or healthcare operations.
• Experience coordinating training and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Delivers workshops, engagement programs, and employee development activities.
• Facilitates new team member orientation sessions to support onboarding.
• Develops and implements learning resources and materials to enhance education.
• Maintains training content, program documentation, and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with HR and organizational leaders to align learning with needs.
• Maintains the learning management system data and reporting.

Skills

Workshop facilitation

Onboarding support

Training coordination

Learning & development

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/OD or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Learning & Development Specialist Associate### Learning & Development Specialist AssociateApply: On-site only, not eligible for remote work: Medical Arts Building: Business Service Center: Full time: Posted Today: R-000005897At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryResponsible for developing and facilitating education and training for employees to support continuous learning and professional development. Provides expertise in designing and implementing programs that enhance staff skills and competencies. Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements. Coordinates resources, collaborates with subject matter experts, and monitors progress to maintain excellence in workforce capability building and service delivery. ## Essential Functions• Delivers workshops, engagement programs, and employee development activities.• Facilitates new team member orientation sessions to support effective onboarding and employee integration.• Develops and implements learning resources and materials to enhance organizational development and employee education.• Prepares training content, program documentation, and instructional materials.• Collaborates with HR and organizational leaders to support alignment of learning activities with departmental needs.• Assists with maintaining the learning management system to ensure accurate training data and reporting.• Monitors progress of training programs and ensures accuracy of training records and compliance requirements.• Collects, analyzes, and reports data from surveys, assessments, and feedback tools to evaluate effectiveness.• Collaborates with HR and leadership to support change management, workforce planning, and talent initiatives, as needed.• Prepares presentations, documentation, and communications to support learning & development efforts.• Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field Experience Requirement: 0-2 years of experience in staff development, clinical education, training coordination, or healthcare operationsAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures: N/A ## Working ConditionsA. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. NeverC. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)E. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces:1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)L. Loud noises:1. NeverM. Temperature extremes:1. NeverN. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)O. Radiation:1. NeverP. Burns:1. NeverQ. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. NeverT. Combative/violent people:1. NeverU. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.**Department**:Effectiveness & Learning & Development**Shift**:Day (United States of America)**Time Type**:Full time**Address**:2301 Lexington Avenue**City, State**:Ashland, Kentucky