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Talent Development Specialist

Radford University

Job Location:

Radford, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 55000 - 78000

Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Title: Talent Development Specialist

Application Review Date:07/6/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Talent Development Specialist plans coordinates delivers and evaluates learning and talent development programs that build employee capability strengthen leadership effectiveness and support organizational performance. Reporting to the Talent Development Manager this position supports workforce development employee engagement retention and succession planning through training delivery program coordination and use of data to align with organizational priorities and a culture of learning collaboration and care.

This role develops training materials and facilitates learning experiences in classroom virtual and self-paced formats. Responsibilities include delivering onboarding required training leadership development coaching mentoring and other professional development programs. The position identifies development needs assesses skill gaps develops materials tracks participation and evaluates program effectiveness using feedback and performance data.

The Talent Development Specialist partners with HR leaders and subject matter experts to support learning solutions aligned with organizational needs.

The position provides operational and administrative support including records management reporting learning management system maintenance and training documentation. This role also supports compliance activities Statement of Economic Interest Conflict of Interest employee engagement efforts HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Human Resources Education Instructional Design Organizational Development Business Administration or a related field; or Bachelors degree in Human Resources Education Instructional Design Organizational Development Business Administration or a related field and equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in talent development training or related HR functions
Experience in designing developing and delivering training or learning programs in a professional or organizational setting
Strong communication facilitation and presentation skills
Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and/or training development tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Project management or process improvement experience related to HR or organizational development initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education public sector or similarly complex organizational environment
Experience developing e-learning content using instructional design software (for example Articulate Captivate or similar tools)
Experience supporting workforce planning retention succession planning or employee engagement initiatives
Experience analyzing training data and using metrics to evaluate program effectiveness
Experience supporting HR compliance processes and reporting requirements
Certification in training instructional design HR or organizational development may be given preference

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework: No may be telework eligible after 6 months in-person training for up to 1 day per week.

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm evenings or weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Human Resources

Salary Range:$55000-$78000

Department Contact Name: Leah Taylor

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

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