Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Requisition Number: 73229

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 15-Jul-2026

Date Posted:
06-Jul-2026

Job Summary

The Human Resources Department at CU Boulder invites applications
for a Senior Learning & Development Specialist! This position reports to the Director of Learning and Development. This
position designs and delivers training programs to University employees. Specific functions include delivery, coordination and evaluation of
new and existing training programs. This position researches, designs, and implements trainings.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are
Human Resources (HR) contributes leadership,
guidance, tools and services to support employees throughout their careers at CU Boulder and to cultivate a culture which upholds the
campus’ strongly held values. HR partners with campus in the achievement of the campus vision and strategic imperatives.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Training and Development:

• Deliver, facilitate,
  coordinate and evaluate employee development courses, seminars, and programs. Programs range from topical seminars (emotional intelligence,
  communication) to style assessments (such as CliftonStrengths, Everything DiSC) to multi-day programs (such as Managers Academy and Crucial
  Conversations).
• Conduct comprehensive evaluation for all trainings.
• Respond to departmental training requests.

Needs Analysis, Assessments, and Instructional Design:

• With the Director of Learning &
  Development, develop and administer surveys, assessments, interviews and focus groups to conduct needs assessments.
• Use
  instructional design processes to develop programs based on the needs’ assessment.
• Work with the Director to develop new
  programmatic initiatives to enhance department offerings to meet campus needs.
• Participate in committees internally and externally
  that fit with the mission of human resources.
• Assist the Director with projects as needed.

What You Should Know

This position offers a hybrid work modality with in office hours based on training schedule and needs.

What We Can Offer

• The annual hiring range for this full-time position is $71,000-$75,000.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we
are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and
retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of
Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore
additional perks and programs through the CU
Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We
Require

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant professional
  work experience with a main focus on training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may
  substitute.

What You Will Need

• Instructional Design.
• Facilitation Skills.
• Ability
  to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent public speaking skills and demonstrated experience in designing training
  programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, training program development, and ability to train on general employee development
  topics.
• Ability to facilitate interactive discussions, adjust to diverse audiences, and deal with a range of participant behaviors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage a diverse set of employee populations at all levels of
  the organization.

What We Would Like You to Have

• A master’s degree in curriculum and instruction,
  organization and employee development, human resource management, education, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional
  training experience.
• Work experience in Higher Education.
• Experience planning, managing, and delivering multi-day
  development programs or other related initiatives from start to finish.
• Experience developing new training seminars or programs on
  topics relevant to a broad employee population, including management skills, communication, customer service, etc.
• Certification in
  one or more of the following or assessments: DiSC, Emotional Intelligence, Real Colors, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, CliftonStrengths,
  Crucial Conversations, etc.
• Digital literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other presentation software) and experience with
  presentation software.
• Experience with Instructional Design Models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) including online authoring tools (Articulate
  Rise, Captivate) or similar systems.
• Proficiency in an LMS (Canvas, Percipio, or similar).

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us
   how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may
request references at a later time.Please apply by July 15th, 2026 for consideration.Note: Application materials will not
be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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