Learning Development Assistant Jobs in Hampton, VA

Are you passionate about facilitating impactful learning programs and optimizing systems to enhance professional growth?

MBP is looking for a Learning and Development Specialist II to support and deliver engaging training programs, maintain our learning technology, and collaborate with teams to create impactful content.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will oversee coordination of key internal learning initiatives, manage the Learning Management System, and partner with subject-matter experts to elevate training content and processes. You will play a central part in promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities include:

• Support course creation by loading and updating content in the Learning Management System, creating assessments, resolving technical issues, and monitoring learner progress.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject-matter experts to enhance and update programs.
• Facilitate tutorials and training about LMS features, maintaining administrator accounts and access.
• Develop interactive courses using tools that incorporate presentations, audio, video, gamification, assessments, and exams.
• Analyze course evaluations to identify improvements for training programs.
• Coordinate logistics for learning sessions, including communication, invitations, registration maintenance, training record updates, and distribution of evaluations.
• Manage evaluation data input and maintain report archives for Lunch-n-Learn and RCEP platform reporting.
• Assist with activation and deactivation of accounts across vendor platforms.
• Organize MBP Principles Workshop logistics such as agendas, presenters, and participant arrangements.

Who We Are Looking For

Experience:

• Prior experience with backend functions of a Learning Management System, including user management, content uploads, and troubleshooting.
• Successful track record of completing multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams, including instructional designers and subject-matter experts.
• Experience facilitating both virtual and in-person training sessions.
• Background analyzing training effectiveness and implementing content improvements based on learner feedback.

Education/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in applied sciences, Education, Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Construction Management, or A/E/C terminology preferred.
• Instructional Design and Learning Management System technical expertise.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to create interactive training content using authoring tools.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Data Validation, Charts/Graphs) and PowerPoint (cameo, voice-over, animation, transitions).
• Advanced project management and organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and organizational discipline.
• Resourceful, innovative approach to problem-solving and recommending effective actions.

Guidance/Responsibility:

• Operates under strategic guidance provided by the Director of Learning and Professional Development.
• Expected to approach assignments with professional maturity and use independent judgment on course content and LMS tasks within established guidelines.

Supervisory:

• No direct reports.
• Reports to the Director of Learning and Professional Development.

Status:

Full-time

The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $78,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

What We Offer

We're focused on providing the tools and support you need to succeed, both personally and professionally. MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off. We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time. Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.