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Organization:
Specialized Training
Job Summary:
The Senior Learning & Development Specialist partners closely with a Principal Learning Consultant to design, develop, and maintain high-impact learning solutions, with a primary focus on safety and compliance training. This role is heavily centered on e-learning and online training development, supporting year-round compliance efforts including new hire training, annual compliance releases, and training for new acquisitions as needed.
While the Principal Learning Consultant typically leads stakeholder communication, needs analysis, and SME engagement, this role is designed to progressively grow into consultative responsibilities. The Senior Specialist will sit in on SME and stakeholder meetings, gain exposure to learning needs assessment and solution design, and increasingly consult independently with customers to recommend effective learning and performance solutions.
The role requires strong proficiency across the adult learning development lifecycle, including assessing learning needs, designing and developing solutions, implementing training, and evaluating effectiveness. Learning solutions may include e-learning and occasional instructor-led or virtual components, with limited facilitation responsibilities as needed.
This position also collaborates cross-functionally with other departments to ensure learning solutions align with organizational goals, quality standards, and accessibility requirements. In addition, the Senior Learning & Development Specialist serves as a mentor and subject matter resource for peers, sharing best practices, tools, and innovative learning techniques.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
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Preferred Skills & Experience
Advanced proficiency in Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise for developing engaging, scalable e-learning solutions
Demonstrated instructional design experience , including designing, developing, and maintaining adult learning solutions aligned to business and compliance needs
Experience developing safety and compliance training , ideally in a regulated or enterprise environment with recurring annual training cycles
Highly receptive to feedback , with the ability to manage, prioritize, and incorporate high-volume, organization-wide feedback while meeting deadlines and quality standards
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Consults with customers to determine appropriate solutions for business need.
Conducts needs analysis to determine performance/engagement objectives.
Uses probing questions to determine root cause of issue or need for organizational development, learning or engagement experience.
Gathers content material from subject matter experts and performs research, as needed
Uses information obtained in analysis to design, develop, and implement program or solution that meets the need of customer.
Designs, creates and delivers effective in-class and virtual instructor-led classes, eLearning, job aides and performance-support materials as appropriate to meet the learning need.
Utilizes rapid instructional design tools and processes, adult learning theory and experience to develop and deliver effective training solutions.
Provides technologically innovative, engaging, and instructionally sound learning deliverables
Reviews, evaluates and reports program or solution effectiveness.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Adult Learning Theory (Advanced): Knowledge of the principles and practices of providing instruction to the adult learner. Able to focus adult learning goals and the ability to direct their own learning.
Training Needs Analysis (Advanced): A process of collecting information about a proposed learning program. A needs analysis addresses the following issues: restating the request, stating the business need, identifying the performance gap, conducting a task analysis, describing the learners, describing the learning environment, and identifying the project constraints.
Consulting (Advanced): The capability, normally based on a specific expertise, to influence others, manage the relationship and deliver results for a client in a professional manner
Educational Multimedia (Advanced): Multimedia is more than one training development medium, such as e-learning software, video/audio production editing, etc. Multimedia also includes the use of the combination of text, sound, and/or motion video in learning experience development.
Instructional Design (Advanced): The practice of maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction and other learning experiences consisting broadly of determining the current state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating the learning experience to achieve the intended goal of the learning.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
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Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
5 years
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
