College of Human Sciences & Education
Leadership Development Institute
Leadership Development Facilitator
The Leadership Facilitator serves as both a leadership educator and a program design resource across the Leadership Development Institute's (LDI) portfolio of leadership academies, cohorts, and client engagements. This role is responsible for fostering engaging, psychologically safe, and transformational learning environments while supporting participant growth throughout each assigned program. The Facilitator acts as a consistent anchor for assigned participant groups and contributes to program experiences through large-group facilitation, keynote-style leadership segments, collaborative planning, and participant engagement. This role carries significant developmental responsibilities beyond standard facilitation: the incumbent must be able to independently design and develop original leadership content, including session curricula, presentation materials, facilitator guides, and participant activities; tailored to the audience, learning objectives, and client needs of each engagement. The role blends facilitation, content development, instructional design, and thought partnership to deliver high-quality, meaningful experiences across multiple LDI programs and engagements as assigned.
30% Program Facilitation & Participant Engagement — facilitate large- and small-group sessions across assigned LDI leadership programs, academies, and cohorts; foster trust, accountability, reflection, and practical application of leadership concepts.
30% Content & Curriculum Development — independently design and develop original leadership content, including session curricula, keynote/opening segments, presentation slide decks, facilitator guides, and participant materials, tailored to each program's audience and objectives.
15% Program Presence & Relationship Building — attend full program session days to support continuity, participant relationships, and community-building; represent LDI professionally throughout all engagements.
15% Collaborative Planning & Cross-Program Coordination — participate in kickoff, planning, and curriculum meetings across assigned engagements; collaborate with LDI staff and fellow facilitators to ensure a cohesive participant experience.
5% Reporting & Administrative Support — submit materials, documentation, and deliverables on schedule; provide programmatic support across assigned engagements as needed.
5% Other Duties as Assigned — support additional LDI programs, engagements, or initiatives as assigned, with some travel required.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resource Development, Organizational Leadership, Education, or related field
7+ years as a high-performing leader, facilitator, trainer, or curriculum/content developer, or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in group facilitation, leadership development, and designing original instructional content (curricula, presentations, facilitator guides, or training materials) for adult learners
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Leadership, Human Resource Development, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Counseling, or related field
10+ years experience
Specific Experience: Developing and facilitating cohort-based leadership programs across multiple client engagements; instructional design or curriculum development background
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: SHRM-CP or SCP, CTPD or ATPD, ICF coaching credential, or comparable leadership/coaching/instructional design certification; experience with virtual facilitation technologies
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.
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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.
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.
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