Professional Learning Training Specialist, Center-Based

Professional Learning Training Specialist, Center-Based

ID

2025-1698

Job Locations

US-IL-Wheeling

Category

Other

Position Type

Staff (Full-Time)

Overview

Who We Are :

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do :

The Professional Learning Training Specialist provides training and professional learning activities across Professional Learning teams within the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood. This key role within the Institute handles training logistics for various Leadership Academy trainings, both on-site and off-site while providing important support to learners as they engage in professional development activities. The Training Specialist works closely with the Manager of Center-Based Professional Learning and with the Professional Learning team to update, develop, and facilitate new and existing Leadership Academies and professional learning activities.

Essential Responsibilities

Training Development and Facilitation

Collaborate with the Manager of Center-Based Professional Learning and other team members to design, develop, and update training materials and curriculum for Leadership Academies.

• Facilitate professional learning sessions, workshops, and training events (both in-person and virtual) as well as serve as coach when applicable
• Ensure content aligns with early childhood education best practices and adult learning principles

Training Logistics and Coordination

Learner Support and Engagement

Collaboration and Team Support

Data, Evaluation, and Reporting

Thought Leadership

Qualifications

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel Requirements :

This role is based at the Wheeling campus, with 50% or more local, state, and / or national travel required. The first six months of employment at NLU require 5 days per week on campus, but after this initial period, this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days on campus (based on Manager approval and team needs) and the rest of the work time remote (when not traveling). Substantial travel required. Nights and weekends required on occasion.

NLU Inclusion Statement :

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us : they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $51,966.32 to $75,351.16 annually. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to : budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge / skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

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