Leadership Development Coordinator

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A Leadership Development Coordinator supports programs that help employees build leadership skills. The role focuses on planning sessions, coordinating logistics, tracking participation, supporting facilitators, and improving programs based on feedback and results.

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Key Responsibilities

Coordinate leadership training sessions, workshops, and cohorts
Manage calendars, meeting invites, and session logistics
Communicate program details to participants and stakeholders
Maintain learning records, attendance, and completion tracking
Support facilitation with materials, room setup, and virtual tools
Collect feedback through surveys and summarize insights
Track program metrics and create simple status reports
Partner with Human Resources and business teams to schedule and align priorities
Support vendor coordination for external training providers
Update learning content libraries and program documentation

Top Skills for Success

Program Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Written Communication

Event Planning

Learning Administration

Data Tracking

Survey Design

Facilitation Support

Vendor Management

Confidentiality

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Learning and Development Specialist Leadership Development Specialist Talent Development Specialist Training Program Manager People Operations Manager

Transition Opportunities

Learning and Development Manager Leadership Development Manager

Talent Management Partner

Organizational Development Specialist Employee Experience Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Program EvaluationMetrics ReportingLearning Platform AdministrationBudget TrackingTraining Needs AnalysisFacilitation

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple metrics dashboard using existing data, lead a small pilot program end to end, practice writing executive-ready summaries, and request ownership of a learning platform workflow such as enrollments and completions.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 45,000 to 60,000

Mid LevelUSD 60,000 to 80,000

Senior LevelUSD 80,000 to 105,000

Growth Trend

Demand is steady, supported by ongoing manager development needs, internal mobility programs, and increased focus on employee retention. Hiring volume varies by company size and industry.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

AmazonMicrosoftGoogleWalmartTargetDeloitteAccentureJPMorgan ChaseUnitedHealth GroupBoeing

Industry Sectors

TechnologyRetailFinancial ServicesHealthcareManufacturingConsultingConsumer GoodsEducation ServicesTelecommunicationsLogistics

Recommended Next Steps

Create a portfolio with a sample program plan, timeline, and participant communications

Learn basic reporting using spreadsheets and simple charts

Volunteer to coordinate a manager training series or onboarding segment

Develop a standard feedback survey and a one page summary template

Strengthen calendar and project habits using a consistent tracking system

Schedule informational interviews with Learning and Development leaders to understand program strategy