Leadership Development Specialist

The Leadership Development Specialist will conceptualize, develop, implement, and conduct leadership development programs for incumbent and upcoming leaders/people managers. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• May select and assign instructors/facilitators to conduct specific LD programs.

• May provide performance evaluations for instructors/facilitators.

• Assesses leadership development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with people managers and key stakeholders.

• Develops unique LD programs to address specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.

• Creates, organizes, plans, and implements various forms of learning methodologies/approaches

• Creates and/or acquires facilitator guides, participant guides and course materials.

• Presents leadership development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos.

• Maintains records of leadership development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.

• evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.

• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in leadership development.

• Prepares annual LD plan/ budget; maintains records and reports of expenses.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.

• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.

• Ability to design and implement effective leadership development.  

• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software. 

Education and Experience:

 • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, or a related field required.

• At least two years of training experience required. 

• At least two years of people management experience