Learning and Development Specialist (HYBRID - RESTON, VA)

Ellucian - Reston, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Reston, VA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Learning and Development Specialist at Ellucian is a hybrid role focused on driving organizational change through the creation of a purposeful learning culture. This position collaborates with business leaders and HR partners to develop, deliver, and assess learning solutions that enhance talent utilization and organizational effectiveness. The specialist will serve as an internal expert in training experiences and will leverage proven practices in organizational performance, culture, and leadership development to positively impact the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Human Capital Development, Leadership, Learning, and Development, or change management strategies and interventions to ensure high employee engagement and commitment levels.
• Design, create, and deliver fully integrated LD/HCD/OD/OE solutions that blend organizational effectiveness, talent development, and change management to drive significant improvements in performance, productivity, and culture change.
• Proactively advise leaders on the design and implementation of training and organizational solutions resulting in higher organizational effectiveness/performance.
• Carry out organizational assessments and assist in learning content creation and delivery, facilitating change by building and executing role-based learning aligned with new structures and jobs.
• Help create and facilitate organization-wide trainings that foster engagement and long-term sustainable performance.
• Leverage internal resources to deliver solutions as appropriate.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of proven experience in learning and development, organizational development, and/or effectiveness roles with large, complex organizations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating complicated learning experiences to address organizational needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency using authoring tools such as Articulate to develop and execute course materials.
• Ambitious self-starter with a solutions-based orientation and elevated ability to execute independently.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in executing and assessing interventions to enhance individual, team, or organizational performance.
• Excellent intrapersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to work with people at all levels from individual contributors to senior level executives.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications specific to learning and development, Human Capital, organizational change, and organizational development-related topics are preferred.
• Certification in individual or team assessment is preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with 2 days/week in the office.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.