Learning and Development Specialist

Hourly Pay Range: $26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Learning & Development Associate The Learning & Development Associate role supports the design, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of learning and talent development programs that enhance the capabilities of Endeavor Health team members and leaders. Working closely with Learning & Development Manager, Partners, subject matter experts, HR partners, and business leaders, this role provides operational support while progressively developing skills in instructional design, facilitation, stakeholder consultation, and learning strategy. This position serves as an entry point into the Learning & Development Partner career path and is expected to assume increasing ownership of learning programs over time. Position Highlights: Position: Learning and Development Associate Location: Arlington Heights Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours) Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Required Travel: travel throughout the system will be required for orientation and trainings What you will do: Learning Program Coordination & Administration Coordinate logistics for instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning programs, including scheduling, registration, communications, materials, technology, and classroom setup. Maintain learning records, attendance, evaluations, and reporting within the learning management system. Prepare participant materials, facilitator resources, job aids, and program documentation. Support onboarding, leadership development, professional development, and other talent programs through effective coordination and administrative support. Assist with learning communications, websites, and resource management. Support the EMS Room Reservation System for NCH Learning Design & Development Collaborate with Learning & Development Partners and subject matter experts to develop engaging learning materials using adult learning principles. Assist in creating facilitator guides, participant workbooks, digital learning, job aids, and reinforcement resources. Update and maintain learning content to ensure accuracy and consistency. Research learning trends and best practices to support continuous improvement. Stakeholder Support & Continuous Improvement Partner with Learning & Development Partners, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, and business leaders to support learning initiatives. Collect and analyze participant feedback and learning metrics. Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and identifying opportunities for improvement. Promote a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and professional development throughout the organization. Program Delivery & Facilitation Co-facilitate and progressively lead instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning programs. Support participant engagement and create positive learning experiences. Assist in coordinating guest speakers, panels, and learning activities. Develop facilitation skills through mentoring, observation, and increasing ownership of learning sessions. What you will need: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human resources, Education, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or related field, required Certification: n/a Experience: 1-3+ years experience providing administrative support for training, onboarding, orientation, or talent development programs, required Healthcare experience preferred. Experience with training program delivery or facilitation strongly preferred. Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design concepts. Unique or Preferred Skills: Excellent organizational and project coordination skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service. Interest in facilitation, instructional design, and organizational learning. Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, and report preparation. Training records, attendance tracking, and documentation systems. E-learning platform support and participant communication tools. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr