Employee Engagement and Development Coordinator

Job Description

Working closely with Human Resources and cross-functional teams, this role enhances engagement and development efforts while maintaining a focus on operational excellence and strategic goals. Under the direction of the Employee Engagement and Development Manager, this position will support the continuous growth and improvement culture for employees from onboarding and throughout their full employment life cycle. The Employee Engagement and Development Coordinator facilitates workshops, webinars, compliance and development programs supporting enhanced recruitment and retention efforts as well as institutional alignment with succession planning. Through these efforts, the ultimate goal of the position is to play a crucial role in the cultivation and maintenance of a positive, results-oriented, and growth-minded higher education/institutional culture. 

Primary Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities:

Learning and Development Programs 

• Design, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, webinars, and training sessions that address employee and organizational needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Identify and implement tools and platforms to enhance learning accessibility and effectiveness. 
• Communicate offerings to university employees

Succession Planning and Talent Development 

• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to support succession planning strategies and train managers to identify, develop and retain high-potential employees.
• Provide resources and development opportunities tailored to career path progression.
• Assist in creating individual development plans and tracking progress for key roles.

Administrative and Compliance Duties 

• Manage administrative tasks, including attendance tracking, records management, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with required training mandates and policies.
• Update and maintain training materials and attendance in HR systems.

Engagement and Retention Initiatives 

• Support employee engagement programs that align with recruitment and retention goals.
• Collaborate on strategies to improve employee satisfaction and long-term retention.

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging practices in employee development and engagement.
• Partner with other HR team members to align programs with organizational objectives.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional HR initiatives such as partnering with HR team members to coordinate and host semi-annual Service Awards luncheon and growing the discounts and perks program in-house

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in learning management systems
• Proficient in video conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education or a multi-campus environment.
• Familiarity with succession planning methodologies and tools.