Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Your Role
Recognizing that most learning comes through active engagement in on-the-job experiences, proactive independent learning, and relationships, Thornton Tomasetti’s Learning and Organizational Development (L+OD) group focuses on shortening learning curves and helping to create common frameworks across the organization related to four major skillsets: Technical, Management, Winning Work, and Leadership. We often provide resources, structure, additional scaffolding, logistical coordination, and other support to empower TT staff to teach/coach/mentor and learn-from one another. In our work, we emphasize curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of our programs through innovation.
You will support our staff in accelerating their growth by partnering across the globe to administer learning programs and platforms. You will work closely with a wide range of staff, including program participants, subject matter experts, program executive sponsors, and other members of the Human Resources team.
What You'll Do
- Oversee and moderate the bi-weekly Thornton Tomasetti University/Essentials webinar program, including organizing Learning Coordinators across offices.
- Administer the twice-yearly Mentor Matching program and ongoing American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education accreditation process.
- Provide support for L+OD programs, such as Project Management Training and onboarding. This includes providing logistical support, data management/analysis, program communications, and coordinating meetings/events.
- Manage content in the firm-wide Workday learning management system, including: troubleshoot employee inquiries regarding system functionality, usage, and application; upload and remove courses; vendor management; track employee training completion data; track instructor-led training, and manage campaigns.
- Support participant groups within career-development coaching programs.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- Degree (master’s preferred) in education or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in learning and development or a related field.
- Effective communication (written and verbal), collaboration, cultural awareness, emotional intelligence (self-management, relationship management, empathy, influence), adaptability, development of trusting relationships, and professional presence.
- Strong organization and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to make decisions independently.
- Proficient in data management/analysis and with Microsoft productivity applications.
- Experience in a professional services firm and/or administering learning management systems preferred.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Illinois State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Illinois State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Illinois State or perform the position from Illinois State. Similar positions located outside of Illinois State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Illinois Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
- Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Transit (where available)
- 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
- Fitness Reimbursement
- And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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