FIND_THE_RIGHTJOB.

Indian River State College

Learning & Development Specialist

JOB_REQUIREMENTS

Hires in

Not specified

Employment Type

Not specified

Company Location

Not specified

Salary

Not specified

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Learning & Development Specialist is both a teacher and change partner—someone who builds learning programs, helps people adapt to new systems and structures, and ensures transformation sticks.

This role blends instructional design, facilitation, and change management expertise. You will partner across HR and departments to identify capability gaps, design creative learning experiences, and coach leaders and employees through change.

You’ll bring curiosity, empathy, and execution excellence—turning insights into impactful learning and transformation into sustained adoption.

What You Will Build and Deliver

Learning Design & Delivery:

Develop, implement, and facilitate engaging learning programs for leaders and employees.

Create and deliver training in areas such as communication, collaboration, performance, systems (Workday, Asana, etc.), and leadership fundamentals.

Use adult learning principles, storytelling, and technology to make learning relevant and memorable.

Change Management & Enablement:

Design and execute change management strategies for key HR and organizational initiatives (e.g., new HR systems, structures, or workflows).

Create toolkits, communications, and resources that support adoption and engagement.

Partner with leaders to build change readiness and resilience across teams.

Learning Operations & Measurement:

Manage logistics, scheduling, and reporting for all learning initiatives.

Track participation, evaluate effectiveness, and translate feedback into continuous improvement.

Leverage analytics and dashboards to show learning impact on performance, engagement, and retention.

Partnership & Culture Building:

Collaborate across departments to embed learning into onboarding, career development, and talent processes.

Promote a growth mindset culture—encouraging curiosity, feedback, and experimentation.

Act as a cultural ambassador for The River’s values and leadership principles.

How Success Will Be Measured

Learning Impact: Improved skill mastery, adoption rates, and post-training application metrics.

Change Readiness: Smooth transitions and high adoption during key transformation initiatives.

Engagement: Increased participation and satisfaction in training programs.

Innovation: Development of new, creative learning formats and digital solutions.

Collaboration: Positive feedback from leaders, employees, and project stakeholders.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, HR, Education, Communications, or related field.

3–5 years of experience in L&D, training, or organizational change management.

Strong instructional design, facilitation, and communication skills.

Experience developing blended learning (classroom, e-learning, microlearning, and digital platforms).

Demonstrated success managing change projects and stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge of HR systems (Workday, Asana, Microsoft 365) and learning tools (LMS, content authoring tools).

Proven ability to translate complex ideas into simple, actionable learning experiences.

Certification in Prosci, ATD, or SHRM preferred.

The River’s Leadership Principles

Lead with Care: We teach with empathy, not just expertise.

Build with Purpose: Every training session solves a real need.

Act with Integrity: We honor our commitments and people’s trust.

Innovate with Courage: We try new methods, fail forward, and evolve fast.

Deliver with Excellence: Every learning moment creates measurable value.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer
At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.
Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, this role serves as both a learning facilitator and change partner within The River’s HR organization. Responsible for designing and delivering engaging programs that build organizational capability, support change adoption, and enable successful transformation through people-focused strategies. Collaborates across HR and academic/administrative departments, identifies kill gaps, develops innovative learning experiences, coaches leaders and employees through change. Combines expertise in instructional design, adult learning, change management, and program execution to advance The River’s mission: empowering every employee to learn, grow, and lead with purpose.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learning Design & Delivery

Develop, implement, and facilitate engaging learning programs for leaders, faculty, staff, and employees across all levels of the organization
Create and deliver comprehensive training curriculum in key areas including:
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Performance management and feedback
- HR and operational systems (ADP, Asana, Precipio, Academic Impressions, Canvas, Grammarly, and other enterprise platforms)
- Leadership fundamentals and supervisory skills
- Professional development and career growth competencies
Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and storytelling techniques to ensure learning experiences are relevant, engaging, and memorable
Design and deploy blended learning solutions incorporating classroom instruction, e-learning modules, microlearning content, video-based learning, and digital platform delivery
Develop learning materials including instructor guides, participant workbooks, job aids, quick reference guides, video tutorials, and digital content
Facilitate live training sessions, workshops, and learning events with diverse audiences in both in-person and virtual formats
Customize learning content to address specific departmental needs and learner populations

Change Management & Enablement

Design and execute comprehensive change management strategies for major HR and organizational initiatives including new systems implementations, organizational structure changes, process redesigns, and policy updates
Conduct change impact assessments to identify affected stakeholder groups and required capability building
Create change enablement toolkits, communication templates, training resources, and adoption support materials
Develop and implement change readiness plans that prepare leaders and employees for transitions
Partner with department leaders and project teams to build change leadership capability and resilience
Serve as a change agent and coach to help individuals and teams navigate uncertainty and adapt to new ways of working
Monitor change adoption metrics and adjust strategies to ensure sustained behavior change and minimize disruption
Support the rollout of HR transformation initiatives by ensuring employees are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills

Learning Operations & Measurement

Manage end-to-end logistics for all learning initiatives including scheduling, venue coordination, materials preparation, technology setup, and participant communications
Maintain learning calendars, registration systems, and attendance tracking processes
Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, facilitators, and vendors
Track participation rates, completion metrics, and engagement data across all learning programs
Design and implement evaluation strategies using Kirkpatrick model or similar frameworks to assess learning effectiveness
Collect and analyze feedback from participants, managers, and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
Leverage learning analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to demonstrate learning impact on performance outcomes, employee engagement, and retention
Manage learning technology platforms and tools including Learning Management Systems (LMS), content authoring software, and virtual training platforms
Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes

Partnership & Culture Building

Collaborate with HR colleagues across talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compensation to embed learning throughout the employee lifecycle
Partner with academic and administrative departments to understand unique learning needs and deliver customized solutions
Integrate learning components into onboarding programs, leadership development pathways, and career progression frameworks
Promote and model a growth mindset culture that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, feedback, and experimentation
Act as a cultural ambassador for The River's values and leadership principles (Lead with Care, Build with Purpose, Act with Integrity, Innovate with Courage, Deliver with Excellence)
Build relationships and credibility across the organization to position learning as a strategic enabler
Participate in HR projects, committees, and strategic initiatives to represent the learning and development perspective
Stay current on learning trends, technologies, and best practices in higher education and beyond

Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Represents the department and serves as a resource by participating on various College committees.
Remains competent and current on best Human Resource practices through self-directed professional enhancement.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, Communications, Adult Learning, or related field
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in learning and development, training design and delivery, organizational development, or change management
Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating learning programs for diverse adult audiences
Proven track record developing blended learning solutions incorporating multiple modalities (classroom, e-learning, microlearning, digital platforms)
Experience managing change projects with measurable adoption outcomes

Preferred:

Master's degree in related field
Professional certification such as Prosci Change Management, ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), SHRM-CP/SCP, or similar credential
Experience in higher education environment
Background in HR systems implementation or organizational transformation projects

Knowledge Requirements

Comprehensive understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.), and learning evaluation methodologies
Knowledge of change management frameworks and methodologies (Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, etc.)
Familiarity with HR systems and enterprise platforms (Workday, ADP, Microsoft 365, Asana, LMS platforms)
Understanding of learning technologies including authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate, etc.), video production software, and virtual training platforms
Knowledge of current trends in workplace learning, digital learning strategies, and learning experience design
Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in learning design

Skill Requirements

Core Competencies:

Instructional Design: Ability to analyze learning needs, design curriculum, develop engaging content, and create effective learning experiences aligned to business outcomes
Facilitation & Presentation: Exceptional platform skills with ability to engage, inspire, and teach diverse audiences in person and virtually
Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible, actionable content
Change Management: Skilled in assessing change impact, building stakeholder engagement, and driving adoption of new processes and systems
Project Management: Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate across stakeholders
Analytical Thinking: Ability to leverage data and metrics to measure learning effectiveness and demonstrate business impact
Technology Proficiency: Comfortable learning and using new technologies including LMS platforms, content authoring tools, collaboration software, and data visualization tools
Relationship Building: Ability to build trust, credibility, and collaborative partnerships across all organizational levels
Problem Solving: Creative and resourceful approach to addressing learning challenges and designing innovative solutions
Adaptability: Flexible and resilient with ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments

Personal Attributes:

Learner mindset with genuine curiosity and passion for human development
Empathetic and people-centered approach balanced with results orientation
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Self-directed with strong initiative and follow-through
Collaborative team player who also works effectively independently
Growth-oriented with openness to feedback and continuous improvement

Cultural competence and commitment to inclusive practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

Travel: Occasional travel between campus locations and to off-site training venues as needed
Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends to accommodate training schedules

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Employment Type

Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $63,615.12 . All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.

Similar jobs