Learning and Development Specialist, Advancement Administration - University Advancement

Washington University in St Louis • Clayton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Curriculum/Content Development And Workshop Facilitation With Developing Content (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Master's degree
• Professional Outcomes Assessment/Evaluation (3 Years)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level