Position Title:

Learning and Development Specialist I

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in training development, instructional design, or curriculum facilitation for adult learners
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Skilled in using Zoom for virtual facilitation, including providing technical support to participants
• Experience planning, hosting, and delivering webinars or virtual training sessions
• Familiarity with digital accessibility standards and requirements for online learning materials

Job Description:

Summary

The Mid-America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) at the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute located within the College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a Learning and Development Specialist.

The Learning and Development specialist will be responsible for completing tasks related to training design, coordination, and development as assigned by the Training Manager. Tasks may include but are not limited to training, training materials design and development, training facilitation and/or production, coordinating training logistics (i.e. date/time, location, technology/layout on-site, training facilitator, etc.), and working with third parties to collaborate on training/materials. 

Example of Duties

• Assesses instructional need.
• Prepares training materials.
• Prepares, maintains, and operates audio-visual equipment, computer equipment and software and other educational aides.
• Solicits feedback from participants via surveys and other mechanisms to determine transference of knowledge and areas of improvement.
• Tracks attendance of participants.
  

Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

This is a term appointment with annual renewal contingent on contract/grant funding.

This position is remote in Iowa and the individual must work from Iowa.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, please apply before November 19th, 2025.

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

September 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae 
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter  

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

November 12, 2025

Posting Close Date:

November 22, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R18108