Learning and Development Specialist I

About the Department

ISU Dining is at the heart of campus life, serving thousands of students, faculty, staff, and guests across Iowa State University. With a focus on quality, service, safety, and innovation, ISU Dining provides a wide range of dining experiences while creating a welcoming environment for employees and the campus community. Our team supports student success through great food and service while providing employees with opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers in foodservice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation and onboarding activities
• Facilitate and coordinate training
• Manage training assignments and records
• Update training content
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers on policies, procedures, expectations, and organizational culture
• Monitor trainings and audit records
• Maintain current training materials
• Upload content and enroll employees in trainings
• Coordinate in-person training
• Provide support for food safety, workplace safety, PPE and chemical programs
• Conduct facility audits and inspections
• Support incident investigations
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and OSHA standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required within six months

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or facilitating employee training and onboarding programs
• Experience with food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, or compliance
• Experience with learning technologies and training record systems
• Experience coordinating across multiple departments and stakeholders

Pay & Schedule

Full-time, 12-month appointment. Pay Grade PS807.