How to hire a learning services coordinator

How to hire a learning services coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step learning services coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a learning services coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new learning services coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The learning services coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A learning services coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, learning services coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of learning services coordinator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Learning Services Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Learning Services Coordinator	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$16-33
   Corporate Trainer	A corporate trainer is someone who essentially works as a teacher in a corporate setting. Daily duties include training employees with new company systems, skills, and strategies... Show more	$19-39
   Certified Trainer	A certified trainer is responsible for creating a customized fitness program for clients to improve their body functions, including their cardiovascular stability, balance, flexibility, and overall wellness for a healthy lifestyle. Certified trainers determine the clients' fitness goals, monitoring the clients' progress, and adjusting training plans as needed... Show more	$14-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Training Sessions
   • Training Programs
   • PowerPoint
   • Learning Management System
   • HR
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Coordinators
   • Learning Programs
   • Technical Support
   • Curriculum Development
   • Data Collection
   • Service Learning
   • Facebook
   • Training Materials

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage ALC interactive exhibition operations including ALC staff and guest services, gallery prep/maintenance and inventory of art materials.
   • Certify in life saving techniques, first aid and CPR.
   • Create and assist in presenting PowerPoint presentations for special and ongoing meetings.
   • Attend A+ conference, CCSA conference, CPR certification course, a training & WASC training.
   • Help Medicaid eligible members to secure both physical and behavioral services in the community by reviewing and preparing prior authorization requests.
   • Create eLearning modules to facilitate modern learning experiences for students and instructor.

   More learning services coordinator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your learning services coordinator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A learning services coordinator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, learning services coordinators' average salary in west virginia is 48% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level learning services coordinators earn 51% less than senior-level learning services coordinators.
   • Certifications. A learning services coordinator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a learning services coordinator's salary.

   Average learning services coordinator salary

   $49,680yearly

   $23.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level learning services coordinator salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average learning services coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$70,937	$34
   2	Washington	$65,445	$31
   3	Pennsylvania	$58,310	$28
   4	Virginia	$56,572	$27
   5	New York	$55,767	$27
   6	Massachusetts	$55,006	$26
   7	North Carolina	$53,078	$26
   8	Nevada	$52,985	$25
   9	Connecticut	$51,631	$25
   10	Texas	$48,974	$24
   11	Illinois	$47,474	$23
   12	Colorado	$47,299	$23
   13	Georgia	$45,124	$22
   14	Indiana	$45,109	$22
   15	Ohio	$44,674	$21
   16	Nebraska	$43,527	$21
   17	Tennessee	$42,987	$21
   18	Florida	$40,337	$19
   19	Puerto Rico	$26,144	$13

   Average learning services coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	McKinsey & Company Inc	$90,818	$43.66	23
   2	Boston Public Schools	$75,954	$36.52
   3	Chewy	$72,593	$34.90
   4	Ivy Tech Community College	$72,039	$34.63	6
   5	Misericordia University	$66,521	$31.98
   6	Cognizant	$64,574	$31.05	2
   7	Middlebury College	$61,590	$29.61	1
   8	Cushman & Wakefield	$59,695	$28.70	90
   9	Job Corps	$59,448	$28.58
   10	Bristol Public School District	$57,452	$27.62	1
   11	Nashville State Community College	$53,918	$25.92
   12	White Cap Construction Supply Inc	$51,411	$24.72
   13	University of Colorado Boulder	$49,830	$23.96	2
   14	Research Foundation of The City University of New York	$49,315	$23.71
   15	Madera County Superintendent of Schools	$48,667	$23.40
   16	Randstad North America, Inc.	$48,318	$23.23
   17	Illinois Action for Children	$48,059	$23.11
   18	City of Richmond	$47,746	$22.95
   19	University of Nebraska at Omaha	$46,877	$22.54	21
   20	Buena Vista University	$46,712	$22.46	1

4. Writing a learning services coordinator job description

   A job description for a learning services coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a learning services coordinator job description:

   Learning services coordinator job description example

   We are looking for a TD&E Learning Coordinator to work on-site, for 20hrs/week at our Bay Area location. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized and will possess interpersonal skills.
   Responsibilities:
   Administrative work for TD&E team, sending class invitation emails and making phone calls to new hires with onboarding information Supporting e-learning courses by uploading and maintaining courses on an LMS system, assigning courses to employees, tracking completion, and doing administrative work on Coursera. Would handle logistics for in-person workshops or events in San Jose for Learning & Development.
   
   
   Requirements:
   Excellent time management skills, problem-solving skills, and both verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with a team and have attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Ability to operate media equipment such as projectors and personal computers Knowledgeable about learning management systems and e-learning platforms. I.E Cornerstone LMS, Workday, and Coursera Ability to handle multiple assignments and assess and analyze data
   Pay range is $25 - $30 /hr depending on experience
   
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   Benefits : Click here to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.
   
   Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.
   
   We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (a copy of the notice of rights under the Philadelphia Ordinance is available by clicking on this link).

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find learning services coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your learning services coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit learning services coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit learning services coordinators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new learning services coordinator

   Once you've decided on a perfect learning services coordinator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new learning services coordinator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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