Learning & Development Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL
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Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

 

Learning & Development Coordinator

We have a unique career opportunity for a Learning & Development Coordinator. As part of the Learning and Development team, the L&D Coordinator is responsible for supporting our L&D team by monitoring and maintaining our learning management system and providing first-line support to employees regarding LMS questions, concerns, or issues. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of system experience (Cornerstone preferred) and consistently demonstrates exceptional client service as well as attention to detail. We are excited to hire a collaborative candidate who will help maintain or elevate our servant leadership brand and provide excellent service to internal clients.

Location

This position will report to our downtown Chicago office twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Other weekdays will be worked remotely.

The Impact You Will Have:
  • Add courses, track registration and attendance, document completion, and communicate statuses to participants our learning management system (LMS).
  • Execute reports in the LMS and manage dashboards.
  • Communicate course information to participants and function as point person for inquiries.
  • Provide insights into improving employee experiences, simplifying processes, and supporting effective and efficient delivery of learning events.
  • Create, edit/format, and organize course related documents, reports, and correspondence - or collaborate with Marketing team on materials.
  • Function as a support for virtual events.
What You Will Need:
  • Minimum one year of learning and development related work experience.
  • B.S. Degree in Human Resources, Education, Training, or related field.
  • Servant leadership mentality and enjoys collaborating with internal clients.
  • Intermediate to advanced L&D software skills, preferably with LMS (Cornerstone).
  • Technical skills with current learning management systems, web-conferencing tools, google apps, etc.
  • Strong aptitude for technology: MS Office, LMS, video production and editing software and E-Learning Systems.
  • Experience with Camtasia and/or instructional design software preferred.
  • Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communications skills required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Day-to-day support and oversight of the learning management system.
  • Respond to all LMS-related tickets and troubleshoot support issues.
  • Develop, deliver, and effectively use digital content, tools, or related processes and procedures to help foster a high-quality digital educational experience.
  • Collaborate with L&D team and other subject matter experts to assist in the development and production of curriculum and other deliverables.
  • Create training materials and content for distribution via LMS, websites, newsletters, and workshops.
  • Support integrated third-party systems such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Illinois Pay Range

USD $25 - $28

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Illinois Pay Transparency Law. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act, Illinois Paid Leave Act.  Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays.  Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

  • Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
  • Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
  • Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
  • Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
  • Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.

All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com

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