What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organizational Learning & Development Consultant position at RGBSI?
Job Title : Organizational Learning & Development Consultant
Location : Detroit, MI
Type: Long term
Pay Benefits.
Job Description:
- The Organizational Development & Learning Consultant partners with business leaders to assess performance needs, design and develop learning solutions, and deliver targeted interventions that improve organizational effectiveness and employee performance.
- This role integrates instructional design, performance consulting, and facilitation to create scalable learning experiences across multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led, virtual, and digital formats.
Key Accountabilities - Performance Consulting & Needs Assessment
- Assess organizational and job performance needs; identify root causes of performance gaps and determine appropriate training and non-training solutions.
- Partner with business leaders to define performance outcomes, learning objectives, and success measures.
- Provide consultation to leadership on performance improvement strategies and organizational development initiatives.
- Instructional Design & Development
- Design and develop performance-based learning solutions using structured methodologies (e.g., Systematic Approach to Training).
Develop content across multiple formats, including:
- Instructor-led training (ILT)
- Virtual instructor-led training (VILT)
- eLearning and web-based content
- Job aids, toolkits, and leader/employee resources
- Create facilitator guides, participant materials, and supporting tools to enable effective learning transfer.
- Ensure learning solutions are aligned to enterprise priorities, operational goals, and performance requirements.
Facilitation & Delivery
- Facilitate engaging and effective learning sessions, workshops, and team interventions for leaders and employees.
- Lead group discussions and sessions that support leadership development, team effectiveness, and organizational alignment.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on applying learning and improving performance.
Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and apply evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of training and performance interventions.
- Continuously analyze program outcomes and recommend enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Maintain knowledge of current learning technologies, instructional design practices, and performance improvement methodologies.
Project & Program Management
- Manage multiple learning and development initiatives, including scope, timeline, stakeholders, and deliverables.
- Utilize standard project management tools and practices to effectively manage workstreams, risks, and dependencies
- Track progress against established plans and provide regular updates to stakeholders on status, milestones, risks, and outcomes
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors as needed to deliver high-quality solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 5 years instructional design, facilitation, and consulting experience
- Experience with multi-modal learning delivery
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in OD, I/O Psychology, or related field
- Experience with change management and evaluation frameworks
Key Skills
- Instructional design expertise
- Facilitation excellence
- Consulting and influencing skills