Aspen Dental Management Inc

Facilitator, Orientation & Leadership Development

Aspen Dental Management Inc$85K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in corporate L&D or related fields
  • Strong facilitation skills for both small and large groups
  • Experience with leadership development programs
  • Ability to deliver a welcoming and brand-aligned experience
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Zoom for virtual facilitation
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Own and facilitate new hire orientation across various formats
  • Model company values and culture to new hires
  • Facilitate leadership development programs for diverse audiences
  • Utilize facilitation techniques to enhance learning engagement
  • Gather feedback to continuously improve the orientation experience
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on learning enhancements
  • Manage logistics and participant needs in a dynamic environment

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact company culture and employee experience
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative Learning & Development team
  • Engage with diverse groups in a variety of learning environments
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in employee onboarding and leadership development
  • Based in a state-of-the-art learning facility in Chicago
Full Job Description

As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth we are very pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our dedicated L&D team at TAG asa Facilitator, Orientation & Leadership Development.

Job Summary:

The Facilitator, Orientation & Leadership Development is part of the Learning & Development team and is responsible for facilitating engaging, high-impact learning experiences across new hire orientation and leadership development programs. This role helps create a consistent, welcoming, and brand-aligned experience for employees joining the organization, while also supporting learners at all levels in building leadership capability.

The Facilitator brings learning experiences to life by creating an inclusive environment, connecting content to business priorities, and helping participants apply concepts to their roles. This role also supports the continued evolution of the orientation experience by gathering feedback, identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with stakeholders across Learning & Development and the business.

The ideal candidate is an engaging facilitator, strong communicator, highly organized, and passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and positive first impressions that reflect the company’s culture, values, and brand.

This role reports to the Director, Leadership Development & Coaching, Orientation, Learning Experience, and is based in our learning facility in Chicago, IL.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Own and facilitate new hire orientation in classroom, virtual, and classroom studio formats, ensuring a welcoming, consistent, and high-quality experience for all new employees.
  • Serve as one of the first representatives of the company for new hires, modeling the organization's values, culture, and brand experience.
  • Facilitate leadership development programs for learners at all levels.
  • Use strong facilitation techniques to bring content to life and help learners connect concepts and skills to their roles.
  • Facilitate effectively across modalities, including in-person, virtual, and classroom studio environments.
  • Use virtual facilitation tools and classroom technology to sustain learner engagement, manage participation, and troubleshoot learner technology needs during sessions.
  • Handle challenging questions or discussions with composure, professionalism, and appropriate redirection.
  • Stay current on business initiatives, brand priorities, and organizational changes to ensure orientation and learning experiences remain relevant.
  • Gather participant and stakeholder feedback to identify ways to improve the orientation experience.
  • Own updates, enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts for orientation.
  • Assist with needs analysis, learning design, program development, and evaluation as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, vendors, and other members of the L&D organization.
  • Plan, organize and execute tasks and activities with urgency and attention to detail.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience facilitating in-person and virtual learning experiences in corporate L&D, education, onboarding, training, or a related professional setting.
  • Strong facilitation skills with experience engaging small and large groups across multiple formats.
  • Passion for creating a positive first impression and delivering a welcoming, brand-aligned experience for new employees.
  • Experience facilitating leadership development programs or content.
  • Experience owning program updates, process improvements, or learning experience enhancements.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and learner engagement strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong listening skills with the ability to draw connections between learner needs, business priorities, and learning content.
  • Strong presence, composure, and ability to think on your feet during live sessions.
  • Ability to manage time, pacing, logistics, and participant needs in a fast-paced learning environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts and business partners.
  • Flexibility and agility to manage ambiguity, adapt to change, and remain effective in an evolving environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Advanced proficiency using Zoom, including managing breakout rooms, chat, polls, screen sharing, and participant engagement during virtual sessions.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Role is based in Chicago

Salary Range: $85,000 ~ $90,000

About Aspen Dental Management Inc

Aspen Dental Management Inc is a dental support organization that provides business services to independently owned and operated dental practices in the United States. The company's services include marketing, human resources, accounting, and information technology. Aspen Dental Management's affiliated practices offer a range of dental services, including general dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in East Syracuse, New York.
Learn more about Aspen Dental Management Inc
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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