Training & Organizational Development Assistant

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Job Posting Title

Training \& Organizational Development Assistant

Position Type

Professional / Unclassified

Department

LSUAM FA - HRM - Training and Development (Liesel Gelvin Batz Walker (00012976))

Work Location:

0304 Thomas D. Boyd Hall

Pay Grade

Professional Hourly

Job Description

Job Summary: This position is in the Training \& Organizational Development (T\&OD) unit within the Office of Human Resource Management (HRM) at LSU. The T\&OD unit provides LSU with consulting, training, and assessment services that ensure continuous individual and organizational performance improvement. The T\&OD Assistant manages all training logistics, assists in facilitation as needed, and manages the external communication for HRM, including the HRM website.

Job Responsibilities

35%- Training Logistics and Support: Serves as the main contact and administrative support person for the Training \& Organizational Development unit; answers emails from the HRM Training inbox; prints and prepares materials for T\&OD workshops and events; handles scheduling and logistics for T\&OD workshops/events including but not limited to booking rooms, catering, attendance, billing, and assisting with set-up; manages and tracks compliance for the Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) and communicates to impacted individuals requirements; assists as needed with the compliance and tracking of LSU annual mandatory trainings; disseminates training evaluations and analyzes response data; maintains the Training \& Event website for HRM.

35%- HRM Communications: Works with SMEs to build content for the HRM newsletter, LSU First Newsletter, HRM emails to campus/specific employee groups, social media accounts, and Front desk TV slides; submits HRM communication to campus outlets including but not limited to News \& Notes, Staff Senate Newsletter, etc.; maintains the HRM website; manages and updates the HRM Org chart and phone list; oversees the Digital Resource Library (DRL) and updates as needed.

25%-Performance Management and Facilitation: Participates as a member of the performance management team including but not limited to updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), assisting with Workday testing, and reviewing training content; assist with coordination of New Employee Orientation, including emailing new hires, updating the PowerPoint, working with campus partners such as Parking, Campus Federal Credit Union (CFCU), and retirement vendors; hosts virtual meetings and trainings such as monthly HR Analyst meetings, HR Seminar and other virtual classes.

5%- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Additional Job Description

Special Instructions:

Please provide your cover letter, resume, transcript(s) if applicable. Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Liesel Walker at 225-578-8399 or [email protected].

Posting Date

April 14, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled If No Date Specified)

June 1, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check -

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits -

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N)

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.