Description

Purpose:
The Learning Specialist plans, administers, coordinates, and facilitates developmental programs and provides on-going assessment of the effectiveness of these programs. Assists in the design, implementation, and development of programs, and updates existing programs as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Stay updated with learning industry trends and make recommendations to support the organization's learning goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate staff and manager development opportunities consistently across UPMC.
• Effectively communicate with HR partners, leaders, and learners.
• Assist in the assessment of learning needs of the organization through conducting basic learning consultation (and other assessment methods) with HR partners, leaders, and learners.
• Be a central reference point for inquiries related to staff and manager development, onboarding, and related programs.
• Weekly public speaking events.
• Participate in projects as assigned.
• Assist in the design and development of programs and provide input for ongoing staff and manager development content updates and maintenance of programs.
• Determine the effectiveness of learning and the transfer of learned skills to the workplace by using a variety of measurement tools that include evaluations, assessments, and surveys (when appropriate).
• Work closely with other learning professionals to offer assistance and ensure consistency in program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Learning and Development, or related field required.
• Minimum of two years of training experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of training curriculum design, development, and delivery. Must be highly organized, creative, timely, and possess strong communication skills.
• Proficient skills in the use of Microsoft products, PeopleSoft, or other HRIS systems.
• Must be able to work regular business hours with scheduling flexibility.
• Will need to be comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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