Salary Range: $110,124.00 To $123,165.00 Annually

Position Overview

The Senior Associate, Learning will enhance the onboarding experience for new hires by delivering the learning programs and collaborating with subject matter experts to develop e-learning modules on compliance and operational processes. The role, reporting to the Director, Organizational Development and Learning, will manage the Learning Management System (LMS), track completion rates, and ensure resources are up-to-date. Working closely with internal clients, the Senior Associate will ensure high-quality service delivery that aligns with organizational goals. This position emphasizes personal and professional growth, allowing you to engage in continuous learning and development while impacting our overall employee experience.

Pay Range: $110,124 – $123,165. This represents the present low and high ends of the Foundation’s pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.

Work Schedule: This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and required to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver the in-person onboarding program for newly hired staff in the United States, enhancing communication strategies and streamlining workflows.
• Implement 30- and 90-day evaluations to continuously improve the new hire experience.
• Work closely with internal subject matter experts to design, develop, and evaluate comprehensive on-demand modules.
• Drive organizational learning, planning, and budgeting processes. Analyze program applications, enrollments, and registrations for learning initiatives. Report on the effectiveness, quality, and completion rates of key Organizational Development and Learning initiatives, including employee engagement, goal setting, and performance management.
• Drive the daily administration of the Learning Management Tools, coordinate in-person events, monitor and enhance completion rates, and ensure learning libraries are regularly updated to reflect current resources.
• Oversee the Human Resources SharePoint site, ensuring all staff have access to essential resources and documentation.
• Design and create tailored e-learning paths in LinkedIn Learning and other platforms that cater to the diverse skill development needs of staff. Promote offerings and drive increased usage of learning programs and platforms.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Foundation’s goals, issue areas, and strategic initiatives, aligning your work to support these objectives.
• Foster and maintain strong partnerships with internal clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional services that support business strategies and plans.
• Actively engage in personal and professional growth through assessment and development planning, as well as formal and informal training and coaching opportunities.
• Provide specialized advice, practical applications, and effective solutions to address challenges and resolve issues as they arise.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Generally expected to have 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with curriculum development, instructional design, video editing, e-learning software, and Learning Management Systems.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong and persuasive communication (written, verbal, presentation).
• Analytical and data-oriented decision-making skills.
• Adaptability in fast-changing environments.
• Ability to take Initiative and ownership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong partnerships across the Foundation.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Data Oriented: Consistently achieves results by approaching work informed by data.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Strategic Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of work.

About The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.

The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged. 

As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent, Optimistic, Accountable, Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected status. 

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.