Learning Development Jobs in Chattanooga, TN (NOW HIRING)

The Employee and Organizational Development (EOD) Consultant supports the development of campus Human Resources (talent and potential to contribute) on which the success of every unit of the University depends. To accomplish this objective this position conducts research with respect to campus needs, as well best practices in the field of Employee and Organizational Development, and executes implementation of necessary programming and initiatives.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee's largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs-at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga-nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation-are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region. 

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.

Minimum: 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, I-O Psychology, or other related field

• Minimum of three years of experience in designing, delivering, and coordinating employee and organizational development efforts

• Must have experience in developing training feedback surveys to solicit participant experiences, impact and ROI

• Experience in design or execution of employee onboarding programming

• Experience managing learning management systems (LMS)

• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred: 

A record of progressively responsible experience in services within the EOD Consultant's portfolio of work, and experience managing learning management systems (LMS) across a complex organization is preferred. 

The anticipated salary for this position is $60,250 - $70,260, commensurate with experience. 

Employee and Organizational Development

• Collaborates across campus to identify and streamline campus training and development offerings for communication to faculty and staff members

• Leads the campus Training Advisory Group (TAG) and serves on training-related committees

• Conducts training needs assessments, develops content, and facilitates training and development sessions

• Researches employee and organizational development best practices to inform campus initiatives

• Coordinates recurring learning opportunities for critical campus stakeholder groups to support employee education, networking and growth

• Creates and executes leadership development programming to prepare potential leaders, support first-time supervisors, and sharpen competencies of existing leaders

• Leads development, implementation, and sustainability of campus leadership success planning model through engagement of various stakeholder groups

• Collaborates with Total Organizational Health Advisor, the UTC Ombudsperson, Office of Human Resources team members, UT System and other stakeholders regarding the employee experience and coordination of related action planning

Employee Onboarding

• Leads coordination of staff onboarding program, and supports faculty onboarding efforts, to address engagement needs during a critical phase of the employee life cycle

• Develops and executes onboarding programming for new department heads (academic and non-academic) in collaboration with stakeholder groups

• Conducts research regarding best practices in employee onboarding with an emphasis on mentoring and engagement beyond the new employee phase of the employee life cycle

• Provides statistical analysis of employee onboarding data for data-driven decision making and process improvement

Employee Recognition and Rewards

• Manages recurring campus-wide recognition and reward programs, such as the Moc's Golden Feather Award and the annual UTC Service Awards

• Serves as HR representative to provide support for the Finance and Administration division award program

• Develops leadership guidance and resources for implementing employee recognition practices across campus

Communication, Training, and Delivery of Human Resources Services

• Provides training facilitation and instructional design guidance to HR staff subject matter experts, as well as campus-wide staff

• Manages the K@TE Learning Management System (LMS) for our campus and serves as UT System partner in LMS opportunities

• Serves as UTC Campus Learning Administrator (CLA) with oversight of CLA responsibilities 

• Provides statistical analysis of HR-led training data for data-driven decision making, process improvement and reporting

• Engages with the HR leadership team and HR functional teams to provide guidance and support in developing training workshops, development of instructions and resource guides, communications and website resources, and other enhancements to address campus end-user needs and experiences

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

• Must have demonstrated skills in translating and synthesizing data and research into practical reports to inform programming

• Must have demonstrated skills in effective design and development of training programs and materials

Review of applications will begin June 3, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.