Job Summary 

The Human Resources Department at CU Boulder invites applications for a Senior Learning & Development Specialist! This position reports to the Director of Learning and Development. This position designs and delivers training programs to University employees. Specific functions include delivery, coordination and evaluation of new and existing training programs. This position researches, designs, and implements trainings. 

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Human Resources (HR) contributes leadership, guidance, tools and services to support employees throughout their careers at CU Boulder and to cultivate a culture which upholds the campus’ strongly held values. HR partners with campus in the achievement of the campus vision and strategic imperatives. 

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Training and Development:

• Deliver, facilitate, coordinate and evaluate employee development courses, seminars, and programs. Programs range from topical seminars (emotional intelligence, communication) to style assessments (such as CliftonStrengths, Everything DiSC) to multi-day programs (such as Managers Academy and Crucial Conversations).
• Conduct comprehensive evaluation for all trainings.
• Respond to departmental training requests.

Needs Analysis, Assessments, and Instructional Design:

• With the Director of Learning & Development, develop and administer surveys, assessments, interviews and focus groups to conduct needs assessments.
• Use instructional design processes to develop programs based on the needs’ assessment.
• Work with the Director to develop new programmatic initiatives to enhance department offerings to meet campus needs.
• Participate in committees internally and externally that fit with the mission of human resources.
• Assist the Director with projects as needed.

What You Should Know

This position offers a hybrid work modality with in office hours based on training schedule and needs. 

What We Can Offer

• The annual hiring range for this full-time position is $71,000-$75,000.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant professional work experience with a main focus on training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What You Will Need

• Instructional Design.
• Facilitation Skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent public speaking skills and demonstrated experience in designing training programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, training program development, and ability to train on general employee development topics.
• Ability to facilitate interactive discussions, adjust to diverse audiences, and deal with a range of participant behaviors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage a diverse set of employee populations at all levels of the organization. 

What We Would Like You to Have

• A master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, organization and employee development, human resource management, education, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional training experience.
• Work experience in Higher Education.
• Experience planning, managing, and delivering multi-day development programs or other related initiatives from start to finish.
• Experience developing new training seminars or programs on topics relevant to a broad employee population, including management skills, communication, customer service, etc.
• Certification in one or more of the following or assessments: DiSC, Emotional Intelligence, Real Colors, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, CliftonStrengths, Crucial Conversations, etc.
• Digital literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other presentation software) and experience with presentation software.
• Experience with Instructional Design Models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) including online authoring tools (Articulate Rise, Captivate) or similar systems.
• Proficiency in an LMS (Canvas, Percipio, or similar).

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 15th, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu