Senior Learning and Development Specialist - Corgan

At Corgan we are passionate about great design but the best thing we build is each other. Here, you’ll find camaraderie and collaboration as abundantly as curiosity and creativity. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive environment that provides significant career advantages. You’ll find room to grow, freedom to explore — and the safety to fail. Thank you for your interest in joining our curious, passionate, hardworking team.

Corgan is actively recruiting a dynamic Senior Learning and Development Specialist to join the firm as part of our Human Resources team. Tackle these responsibilities alongside a team of creative, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to collaborate to achieve outstanding results. Our ideal team member is passionate and progressively seeking more responsibilities to expand their expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and execute Corgan-specific courses relevant to the business practices.
• Review current L&D portfolio for improvement and upgrade.
• In collaboration with the L&D Manager, design, develop, evaluate, pilot, and deliver new learning and development programs.
• Manage and ensure integrity of the learning management system to include working with vendors, system upgrades, maintenance, and advocacy (LearnUpon).
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop and deliver content in a hybrid environment.
• Create courses using course authoring software (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate, etc.).
• Facilitate in-person and online classes.
• Lead, coach and support the success of junior team members.
• Develop and maintain L&D metrics and analytics.
• Create, manage and leverage relationships with firm and business colleagues.
• Manage the course survey process resulting in observations and suggestions for improvement regarding training effectiveness. 
• Support L&D Manager in the promotion of a Strengths-Based Organization (CliftonStrengths).

Qualifications:

• Consultative approach: excellent communication and influencing skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all management levels.
• Proficient in the entire training process, with experience in building, implementing, and managing training systems, and mastering key points of training work and project operation experience.
• Proficient in training demand research methods, training plan development, organizational implementation, and training evaluation methods.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles/previous instructional design experience.
• Strong strategic-thinking skills with an ability to collaborate with team members on best practices.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a complex and matrixed environment.
• Facility to manage ambiguity across multiple priorities and to know when to escalate issues for final resolution.
• Exceptional writing skills, creativity, and innovation.
• Aptitude to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a learning and development organization.
• Experience with LearnUpon or similar learning management system.
• Experience creating and maintaining L&D metrics and analytics.
• Experience with course authoring software (e.g., Articulate, iSpring Suite, Adobe Captivate, etc.)
• Experience with CliftonStrengths is a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Minimum 8 years of related professional experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Demonstrated, end-to-end project/program management experience: conception and initiation, planning, execution, performance/monitoring, and project close.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office skills and ability to produce high-quality deliverables:
• In Excel, aggregate and analyze operational data to identify insights and trends.
• In PowerPoint, tell a logically structured, succinct, and compelling story tailored to your audience; identify clear and actionable asks.
• In Word, create clear, concise, professional communications and resources.
• In Teams, effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders to maximize efficiency.
• CliftonStrengths experience or working within a Strengths-Based organization is a plus.

Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Our passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Corgan promotes a healthy work-life balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office.

Join Corgan and help make amazing places at a place that makes you amazing!

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. *

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