Senior Specialist- Learning and Development

About the role

The Senior Specialist will operate as a Learning & Development generalist, supporting the end-to-end design, development, and facilitation of learning solutions within a function that serves several business units across Walden University.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic training partner on product, technology, and student recruitment requests for training or instructional resources directed to the enrollment and student success teams.
• Serve as a primary L&D partner in designing and implementing the Walden University learning and development programming.
• Provide additional support as needed within the Walden University learning, development, and enablement function, such as facilitating instructor-led onboarding and technology sessions.
• Lead colleague onboarding and training programs for enrollment and student success teams, partnering with business leaders to align learning strategies with operational goals and performance outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables according to established plans, monitoring and reporting progress to LDE leaders; ensures milestones are met and work is delivered by all team members in alignment with agreed SLAs.
• Represent the LDE team during meetings and participate in institutional activities and events, serving as a polished and professional representative of the function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Master's Degree Preferred
• 5+ years of professional experience as a training specialist (or similar role).
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing and creating instructional resources in Rise 360, Storyline, or similar e-learning tools based on best practices for instructional systems design, development, and delivery.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including delivering/leading training in both on-ground and virtual environments.
• Strong technical aptitude, with demonstrated experience with creating learning resources focused on technology and systems processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and adapt instruction within a remote work environment, including facilitation of training using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other platforms.
• Effectively navigate within a highly regulated environment.
• Adaptability to continued changes and shifts in business priorities and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at any given time.
• Highly focused on job priorities and customer needs.
• Deadline-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple projects at any given time.
• Ability to self-manage time and priorities in a remote work environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills required (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Master's Degree Preferred
• 5+ years of professional experience as a training specialist (or similar role).
• Demonstrated experience conceptualizing and creating instructional resources in Rise 360, Storyline, or similar e-learning tools based on best practices for instructional systems design, development, and delivery.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including delivering/leading training in both on-ground and virtual environments.
• Strong technical aptitude, with demonstrated experience with creating learning resources focused on technology and systems processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and adapt instruction within a remote work environment, including facilitation of training using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other platforms.
• Effectively navigate within a highly regulated environment.
• Adaptability to continued changes and shifts in business priorities and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at any given time.
• Highly focused on job priorities and customer needs.
• Deadline-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple projects at any given time.
• Ability to self-manage time and priorities in a remote work environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills required (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

• Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $53,520 and $96,736. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.