Req Id:  40363

Job Title:  Learning and Development Specialist

City:  West Lafayette

Job Description: 

Job Summary

Learning and Organizational Development Manager

Administrative Operations – Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University, we believe our people power our progress. Within Administrative Operations, we’re building a skilled, reliable, and future-ready workforce — and now, we’re seeking a collaborative leader to help shape that future.

As the Learning and Organizational Development Manager, you will design, implement, and manage comprehensive training and organizational development initiatives that strengthen capability and performance across the organization. You’ll partner with leaders and teams to build competencies, enhance engagement, and foster growth at every level of the employee journey. This role will give you the chance to have a voice in how to implement programs that support leaders throughout AO.  You will work with many departments focused on strategic programs and is supporting a new department, which leaves room for providing their input in the creation of the programs.  

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of competency-based training and professional development programs
• Partner with managers and supervisors to enhance leadership and staff development capabilities
• Serve as the Learning Management System (LMS) lead, ensuring training systems run smoothly through strong data integrity, customer service, and process optimization
• Develop and maintain training metrics, analyze learning effectiveness, and use data insights to enhance workforce development strategies
• Manage and facilitate new hire orientation and internal development training to support organizational readiness and continuous learning
• Create and lead train-the-trainer programs, Learning Roundtables, and internal mobility initiatives to grow talent from within
• Collaborate with community organizations to strengthen Administrative Operations’ talent pipeline through strategic partnerships and shared development opportunities

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in learning and organizational development or a related HR discipline
• Strong ability to translate data into insights that inform strategy and improve learning outcomes
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach to achieving results
• A passion for developing people and advancing the mission of a leading public research institution

Why Purdue?

When you join Administrative Operations at Purdue, you join a community that invests in your growth — personally and professionally. You’ll be part of a university where learning never stops, innovation drives progress, and every role contributes to something bigger. Together, we transform ideas into impact and prepare our workforce for what’s next.

About Us

Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university’s day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future.

Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus.

Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Our employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth. 

Apply now to begin your career with Administration Operations!

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in HR, learning & development, instructional design, project management, or business-related field;
  • Customer service experience, working with all levels of management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and related work experience

Preferred:

• University related experience
• Leadership/Management experience
• Project Management: Previous experience managing projects from inception through post implementation
• Experience:
  • measuring and evaluating learning activities
  • with eLearning authoring tools such as Camtasia, and Articulate
  • in creating content, writing, and editing

Skills Needed:

• Excellent problem-solving, resolution, and customer service skills
• Learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes
• Strong:
  • consultative skills and approach
  • team orientation and desire to take initiative
  •  presentation and facilitation skills
• Evaluates training by soliciting and analyzing learner feedback and utilizing metrics
• Familiarity with modern learning management systems and knowledge delivery systems
• Outstanding writing and editing skills
• Proven ability to meet critical deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to:
  • effectively influence and communicate with all levels of the organization and demonstrate the clearly present information to both large and small groups of people
  • develop, monitor and evaluate relevant and quality programs
  • plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and other training sessions to wide range of audiences
  • assemble training materials, including writing comprehensive manuals, assembling texts, and developing professional multi-media presentations
  • develop and maintain strategic planning initiatives which outline and direct current and future training projects, training personnel assigned, as well as the timeframes and associated costs for delivery of the items identified

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period   
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 3

• Pay Band S065
• Job Code #20002087

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $55,000 and $85,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.