Learning and Development Specialist I

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is required within six months.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Coordinates orientation and onboarding activities.
Facilitates and coordinates training.
Manages training assignments and records.
Updates training content.
Serves as a resource to employees and managers on policies, procedures, expectations, and organizational culture.
Monitors trainings.
Audits records.
Maintains current training materials.
Uploads content and enrolls employees in trainings.
Coordinates in-person training.
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.