Program Specialist, Learning, Development, & Engagement

Hanover, NH 03755
7 Lebanon Street

This position serves as the primary coordinator for New Employee Orientation, provides production support for live and online learning programs, manages engagement and ERN programming logistics, and ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of talent management communications, systems, and events.

We are seeking a Program Specialist to join the Learning, Development, and Engagement team in Human Resources at Dartmouth. As a Program Specialist, you will coordinate and deliver programs, events, and operational functions that engage, develop and connect Dartmouth employees.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Manages the learning management system ( LMS) and talent management communications infrastructure; coordinates enrollment, scheduling, and system updates for all programs and platforms; maintains and updates the Professional Development website and related digital content; creates and distributes program communications, announcements, and evaluations to campus audiences; and manages the shared team inbox, triaging inquiries to appropriate team members.

Coordinates and hosts New Employee Orientation ( NEO) in collaboration with campus partners, hiring departments, and new hires; manages scheduling, logistics, and communications; administers onboarding surveys and compiles results to support program improvement; and maintains onboarding SOPs to ensure consistent and compliant delivery of policy information.

Supports Employee Engagement and Employee Resource Network ( ERN), including scheduling, logistics, budget tracking, and vendor coordination; supports ERN leadership with meeting facilitation, communications, and membership management; plans and executes institutional engagement events such as recognition programs, affinity events, and community moments in partnership with the Program Manager; and liaises with ERN leaders and executive sponsors to support program continuity.

Provides production support for live and online learning programs, including technical setup and facilitation support for virtual and in-person training sessions; manages registration systems and participant data to ensure accurate enrollment records; coordinates procurement of materials, vendor logistics, and event space for programs and workshops; and supports the team with operational needs for training delivery.

Updates training and program materials on an ongoing basis, or as requested. This includes slide deck and facilitation material updates, website updates and maintenance, and ad-hoc requests for materials related to team engagement requests.

Participates in special projects as required.