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This work improves employee learning, engagement, retention, and sense of belonging throughout the WPI community.\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nLearning Program Design, Delivery & Facilitation:Design, develop, and deliver high-impact learning experiences, including workshops, learning series, cohort-based programs, and learning pathways, in both in-person and online formats that support career growth for all employees, faculty and staff.\nPartner with senior leaders, TSPs, and academic and administrative leaders to assess learning needs, recommend solutions, and develop a forward-looking L&D strategy that builds critical skills for current and future organizational needs.\nFacilitate engaging sessions for diverse audiences including faculty, staff, individual contributors, managers, and senior leadership; train internal facilitators and subject matter experts to deliver content as appropriate.\nStay current on emerging best practices, adult learning methodologies, and AI-enabled learning technologies to evolve program offerings.\n\nLeadership & Manager Development:Design, coordinate, and facilitate leadership and manager development programs that strengthen coaching, communication, and supervisory effectiveness.\nDevelop learning experiences for new supervisors and emerging leaders, including faculty in leadership roles, to support successful transitions and long-term leadership capability.\nCreate tools, frameworks, and resources that support performance management, feedback conversations, and career development.\n\n Talent & Organizational Development:Manage a portfolio of talent programs including the succession planning pipeline and performance management.\nPartner with Talent & Inclusion (T&I) to develop onboarding curriculum and orientation resources that support new employees' successful transitions and long-term success.\nCollaborate with T&I and divisional partners on talent management and retention strategies, including performance recognition and career development.\nSupport organizational development initiatives including change management and team effectiveness interventions.\n\nData, Analytics & Program Evaluation:Develop and deploy measurement systems to track and report on program effectiveness, learner participation, and institutional impact; use findings and stakeholder feedback to improve learning programs.\nUse needs assessments and gap analyses to identify and prioritize development opportunities, informing program design and talent strategy.\nDesign, administer, and analyze employee engagement and pulse surveys; translate findings into dashboards, executive summaries, and actionable recommendations that inform culture and retention strategies.\n\nContinuous Learning Culture, Engagement & Inclusion:Promote a culture of continuous learning by increasing awareness, participation, and engagement in learning resources and professional and career development opportunities for all employees, faculty and staff.\nEstablish and support communities of practice that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, innovation, and ongoing professional learning among faculty and staff.\nDesign and implement employee experiences and resources that foster an inclusive, equitable, belonging-centered work environment.\nPartner with T&I and organizational leaders to embed belonging and equity principles into L&D programming and talent practices.\n\nLearning Technology & Required Learning:Manage and administer the University's learning management system and related learning technologies, including course administration, governance, and user support.\nCurate content and manage digital learning libraries so employees can easily find and access learning resources.\nCoordinate required and compliance-related training by partnering with content owners across the University to assign, track, and report on completion.\n\nOperational & Project Support:Coordinate the scheduling, logistics, and communication for learning initiatives and events.\nManage relationships with external vendors, facilitators, and consultants, including contracts, invoicing, and performance expectations.\nMaintain program documentation and contribute to process improvements that support the broader HR and L&D function.\n\nPerforms all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education or a related field.\nMinimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development, talent development, organizational development, training, human resources, higher education administration, or a related field.\nExperience designing and implementing employee development programs.\nExperience facilitating training, workshops, or development programs.\nExperience working with learning management systems or learning technologies (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Workday, Vector Solutions, etc.).\nStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, programs, and timelines simultaneously.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism consistent with an HR environment.\nExcellent communication, consultation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Human Resources, or a related field.\nExperience supporting leadership development and manager effectiveness programs.\nATD (CPTD/CPLP), SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent professional certification.\nExperience with AI-enabled learning tools and emerging instructional technologies.\nBackground in higher education or similarly complex institutional environments.\nFamiliarity with Human Capital Management systems (e.g., Workday) and behavioral/leadership assessment tools.\nSalary Grade 8: $71,800- $90,000 per year (depending on experience)\nSalary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.\nCompensation at WPI\nFLSA STATUS\nUnited States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. 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