University of Southern California

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in training and development
  • Experience in developing and conducting training classes
  • Proficiency in creating instructional materials
  • Strong communication skills to connect with all employee levels

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership to manage compliance and regulatory training schedules
  • Administer customer feedback program and recommend training solutions
  • Manage content and scheduling for departmental mobile app notifications
  • Lead new hire orientation and maintain consistent training content
  • Create position-specific programs to facilitate career progression

Benefits

  • Focus on work-life balance and employee well-being
  • Access to a variety of programs supporting staff and families
  • Part of a proud community with strong traditions
  • Opportunities to engage with transformative minds at USC
  • Dynamic work environment with a commitment to growth and development
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Learning & Development Specialist to join our rapidly growing team.

The Opportunity:

Our team supports a diverse range of employees throughout Auxiliary Services. As our Senior Learning & Development Specialist, you will lead us as we determine training needs and functional training modules for our units. You will also collaborate with Auxiliary Services Directors, Associate Directors and unit Managers/ Directors to design, develop and implement strategic learning and organizational development solutions for all business units. This position also leads a team of learning and organizational development specialists in addition to functioning as a valued consultant, master presenter and facilitator. Your ability to communicate and connect with employees at all levels will be crucial to your success. Your passion and enthusiasm for training will help excite and energize our employees to continue developing!

The Accountabilities:

  • Partners with the Associate Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Compliance to coordinate, schedule, and track mandatory compliance and regulatory training including food safety, workplace safety, and other required certifications. Maintains accurate records of completion and ensures staff meet certification deadlines.


  • Administers the department's customer feedback program. Monitors incoming responses, identifies trends and recurring issues, and communicates findings to operational managers. Recommends and implements training-based solutions when feedback indicates a performance or knowledge gap.


  • Manages all content and scheduling for push notifications on the department mobile app. Develops clear, timely, and audience-appropriate messaging. Oversees content displayed on department digital monitors. Ensures displays are current, accurate, and aligned with operational priorities and departmental communications.


  • Leads and facilitates new hire orientation for all incoming employees. Develops and maintains orientation content to ensure consistency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with departmental culture and operational standards.


  • Creates position-specific training and development programs that facilitates career progression within the department and provide opportunities for promoting from within


The Qualifiers:

Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Salary Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $90000.00-$94000.00 When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Additional Information pertinent to this specific position:

May be required to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays. Must have full availability to support the needs of the business.

The Trojan Family Rewards:

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information please visit http://benefits.usc.edu.

This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and his

tory that make us proud to be Trojans!

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

FIGHT ON!

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience in developing and conducting training classes. Development of instructional materials.

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About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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