Professional Development Coordinator en Husch Blackwell LLP

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. 

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better. 

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Professional Development Coordinator position. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Professional Development Coordinator role is integral to the success of the Professional Development (PD) initiatives, focusing on logistics, collaboration, and innovative solutions to enhance the learning and development experience for our attorneys and business professionals. Essential job functions include:

Logistics and Coordination:

• Manage and coordinate the logistics for a variety of professional development programs, including training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
• Track attendance, feedback, and program metrics to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Support PD events as needed, including both internal team meetings as well as professional development initiatives.  

Collaboration Across Teams:

• Work closely with all members of the Professional Development team to align on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Act as a central point of contact for cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring alignment with other teams such as HR, IT, and administrative staff.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the firm’s professional development objectives.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve communication, and enhance efficiency within the PD team.
• Develop and implement new systems or tools to simplify processes and ensure consistency in program delivery.
• Maintain and update PD-related documentation, templates, and resources for easy access and use by the team.

Technology and Efficiency:

• Provide LMS administrative support, including uploading content, organizing and managing content, reporting on professional development activities, ensuring curriculums are appropriately assigned, collaborating with HR Technology to ensure seamless administration, identifying audiences and making curriculum assignments, and collaborating with Onboarding to ensure orientation schedules are appropriately managed.
• Manage all HuB pages for the team. 

Administrative Support:

• Assist with the preparation of program materials, presentations, and reports.
• Monitor and manage budgets related to PD initiatives, including tracking expenses and processing invoices.
• Maintain detailed records of PD activities, including schedules, attendance, and evaluations.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Excellent client or customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:  

• State of California: $48,000 - $92,000
• State of Colorado: $44,000 - $79,000
• State of Illinois: $43,000 - $84,000
• State of Massachusetts: $48,000 - $92,000
• State of Maryland: $47,000 - $71,000
• State of Minnesota: $48,000 - $80,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $52,000 - $95,000
• State of New York: $45,000 - $97,000
• State of Vermont: $48,000 - $91,000
• State of Washington: $47,000 - $89,000
• Washington, D.C.: $62,000 - $91,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.  Principal Applicants Only.