Learning & Development Coordinator Sr.

Travis County • Austin, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Travis County is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Learning & Development Coordinator to shape the future of employee growth and organizational capability. In this influential role, you will partner directly with senior leaders to understand evolving business needs and translate them into a forward-thinking, countywide learning strategy that empowers employees, strengthens teams, and drives long-term success. As a key architect of our talent development ecosystem, you will design and deliver innovative learning experiences, build development pathways for individuals and departments, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Your work will directly impact how Travis County attracts, develops, and retains exceptional public-sector talent. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. What Makes This Role Exciting: You’ll have the opportunity to shape a countywide learning culture from strategy to execution. You’ll influence how thousands of employees learn, develop, and thrive in public service. You’ll bring modern L&D practices to a mission-driven organization that directly serves the community. Flexible, hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a directly related field AND five (5) years responsible experience in the planning, development, coordination, conducting and evaluation of in-house or professional training, education, and employee development programs, educational workshops and personnel seminars; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Skill in: Analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs for adult learners.
• Skill in: Using and maintaining various audio-visual training aides.
• Skill in: Working with and training large groups of people with diverse backgrounds in organization.
• Skill in: Utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMSs).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Articulate, Canva, and SAP Sucess Factors LMS is preferred.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); OR, Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR).
• Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP); OR, Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

Responsibilities

• Using ADDIE model or other training theories and or models, managing full training cycle training including needs analysis, training strategy, designing, development and delivery of training programs or curriculums for adult learners for the Travis County.
• Develops program goals, initiatives, and best practices, ensuring adherence to and compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws, certification-based mandates and standards, and departmental and County policies, procedures, and practices.
• Designs, develops, presents, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates learning strategies and training programs and initiatives for county employees.
• Assists in procuring training and development services from vendors including price negotiations, contract review, and curriculum content analysis.
• Assist in preparation and administration of training budget.
• Monitors and approves budget expenditures to ensure consistency with organizational goals and objectives and remaining available funds.
• Provides high level technical advice, policy interpretation and guidance for application of appropriate training and certification procedures to supervisors and other staff countywide.
• Provides advanced student support and implementation of training solutions.
• Tracks trends and makes recommendations regarding training technology.
• Oversees the development of curricula and courseware.
• Analyze laws, codes, and policies to consult with subject matter experts to design and develop curriculum related to training needs.
• Deliver instructor led training classes.
• Help develop the subject matter experts with their content and delivery.
• Ensure that training materials, resources, and aids are kept up to date and are effective.
• Utilizes knowledge of state data base system used by the County to record employee training records.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

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