Learning and Development Specialist

Job Summary

Learning and Organizational Development Manager

Administrative Operations - Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University, we believe our people power our progress. Within Administrative Operations, we’re building a skilled, reliable, and future-ready workforce — and now, we’re seeking a collaborative leader to help shape that future.

As the Learning and Organizational Development Manager, you will design, implement, and manage comprehensive training and organizational development initiatives that strengthen capability and performance across the organization. You’ll partner with leaders and teams to build competencies, enhance engagement, and foster growth at every level of the employee journey. This role will give the opportunity to have a voice in how to implement programs that support leaders throughout AO.

You will work with many departments focused on strategic programs and is supporting a new department, which leaves room for providing input in the creation of the programs.

• Lead the design and delivery of competency-based training and professional development programs
• Partner with managers and supervisors to enhance leadership and staff development capabilities
• Serve as the Learning Management System (LMS) lead, ensuring training systems run smoothly through strong data integrity, customer service, and process optimization
• Develop and maintain training metrics, analyze learning effectiveness, and use data insights to enhance workforce development strategies
• Manage and facilitate new hire orientation and internal development training to support organizational readiness and continuous learning
• Create and lead train-the-trainer programs, Learning Round tables, and internal mobility initiatives to grow talent from within
• Collaborate with community organizations to strengthen Administrative Operations' talent pipeline through strategic partnerships and shared development opportunities

• Proven experience in learning and organizational development or a related HR discipline
• Strong ability to translate data into insights that inform strategy and improve learning outcomes
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach to achieving results
• A passion for developing people and advancing the mission of a leading public research institution

Why Purdue? When you join Administrative Operations at Purdue, you join a community that invests in your growth — personally and professionally. You’ll be part of a university where learning never stops, innovation drives progress, and every role contributes to something bigger. Together, we transform ideas into impact and prepare our workforce for what’s next.

Be a part of Administrative Operations—the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university’s day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future.

Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus.

Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Our employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

Apply now to begin your career with Administration Operations!

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in HR, learning & development, instructional design, project management, or business-related field;

• Customer service experience, working with all levels of management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)

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