Professional Development Coordinator

Holland & Knight LLP • Tampa, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Development Coordinator is an integral member of the Professional Development team, supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of professional development initiatives across the Firm. The role provides operational support for talent development initiatives, including feedback and evaluation, mentoring, career coaching, leadership development, and internal and external benchmarking and engagement surveys.

Based in the Firm’s global operations center in Tampa, Florida, the coordinator reports to the Director of Engagement and Career Development and works closely with the Professional Development Committee, the Chief Professional Development and Human Resources Officer, Career Development Managers, the Professional Development Manager, and other internal stakeholders to advance the Firm’s professional development objectives. The role requires occasional travel and a regular, predictable work schedule with engagement in work activities during business hours, unless otherwise approved or required by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a professional services setting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to distill information into effective reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with highly skilled professionals using sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and a critical thinker.
• Proactive, with the ability to balance priorities effectively.
• Ability to follow direction, work independently, and provide status updates as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain good rapport with personnel at all levels.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Legal industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Support non-partner evaluation and feedback processes by assembling attorney data, compiling charts, creating e-binders, and coordinating communications, tracking, scheduling, and reporting.
• Support administration of the Firm’s mentoring programs, including maintaining mentor management platforms, compiling participation data, and preparing reports.
• Assist with administering internal and external surveys and assessments, including data collection, reporting, communications, and follow-up activities.
• Support periodic reports of stay interviews and exit interviews.
• Maintain Professional Development resources, webpages, calendars, PD workspaces, and other platforms.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the Professional Development Committee and Professional Development team, including distributing communications, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, processing expenses, and coordinating roadshows and office visits.
• Liaise with Marketing and external vendors to support Professional Development programs, events, communications, and promotional materials.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans, including PPO and HDHP options.
• Dental and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs.
• Dependent care FSAs.
• Health advocacy services.
• Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members.
• 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Backup dependent care.
• Senior care planning support.
• Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
• Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

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