Teams at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Provides administrative and academic program support for a university physics department. Responsibilities include maintaining course materials and records, supporting graduate programs, coordinating events, managing communications and web content, assisting with TA and PLA scheduling, serving as a receptionist, supervising work-study students, taking meeting minutes, and maintaining office supplies and departmental archives.

Leads the Talent Strategy Partner team and advises university leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, change management, employee and labor relations, and talent programs. Oversees complex employee matters, union relations, policy compliance, investigations, and organizational assessments while managing an assigned departmental portfolio. Coaches team members, partners with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, analyzes workforce trends, and ensures consistent HR service delivery and legal compliance.

Designs, delivers, and evaluates university-wide learning and development programs, including leadership development, manager training, onboarding, professional development, and succession planning. Facilitates learning for diverse audiences, manages the LMS and required training, analyzes engagement and program data, and supports talent, organizational development, inclusion, and retention initiatives. Partners with leaders, HR stakeholders, vendors, and consultants while coordinating program logistics and continuous learning strategies.