Professional Development & Engagement Opportunities

Steinhardt Human Resources provides opportunities for employee development and engagement throughout the year. Ongoing initiatives include the Steinhardt Leadership Program (offered every other year through an application process), New Hire Coaching Programs, monthly lunch and learn topics, new hire orientation sessions, Take Your Children to Work Day, and the Steinhardt Recognition Event. 

Additionally, managers can request one-on-one training facilitated by Gabriel Lopez, Executive Director of Human Resources, to get information on HR policies and best practices, or to request personalized training on Coaching for Performance, and/or facilitated team building sessions utilizing DiSC® Assessments. If you are interested in finding out more about custom facilitated training please email Gabriel at gl76@nyu.edu or Michelle Richards at mm6022@nyu.edu to request additional information. 

The University also offers a number of professional development opportunities, which we encourage you to take advantage of, listed below. 

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Steinhardt HR Lunch and Learn Series

This series of informal professional development events is facilitated by Steinhardt HR, NYU's Training, Learning & Organizational Development team (TLOD), as well as Steinhardt's own subject matter experts. Join your colleagues for lunch and learn about the inner workings of various Steinhardt offices and how to make the most of available resources throughout Steinhardt and the University.

FY 27 AI Series

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AI First Steps

Perfect for beginners, this 60 minute session provides an overview of best practices for AI usage, AI at NYU, and prompt engineering using Google Gemini.

Date: December 3, 2026

Time: 12pm-1pm

Register here for Lunch & Learn

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Shiny Diamond: Google Gemini, Gems & Gemini in Drive

For all levels, this 60 minute session provides an overview of AI at NYU and a live demo of Gemini Chat and Gems. Working time to apply learning can be included.

Date: February 10, 2027 

Time: 1pm-2pm

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Archive, Analyze, Actuate: Gemini Notebook

For all levels, this 60 minute session provides an overview of AI at NYU and a live demo of Notebook and its Studio Features. Demoed features can be customized for relevancy to the group.

Date: April 14, 2027 

Time: 12pm-1pm

NYU Talent, Learning, and Organizational Development (TLOD)

NYU’s Office of Talent, Learning, and Organizational Development provides services that help NYU attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce with the skills and abilities to meet the University’s needs.

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Foundations of People Leadership Certificate Program

The Foundations of People Leadership Certificate Program (formerly Critical Skills for Emerging Leaders) is designed to equip people managers with the knowledge and skills that they need in order to feel confident in the role of a people leader at NYU. The program is tailored to new people managers, leaders applying this skillset in a new way, or more experienced managers interested in refreshing their leadership skills. 

Please consult iLearn for additional dates. Instructor-led courses are offered every spring, summer, and fall semester.

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Featured Best Practices Course

Best Practices for Onboarding New Employees (LDR 012) is designed to equip supervisors with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully onboard new NYU employees. Expect to leave with a comprehensive guide to plan a meaningful and welcoming onboarding experience for your new hires. Hosted by NYU's Director of Employee Experience Kate Gaffney.

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Career and Professional Development

Leadership Development

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NYU Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO)

The OEO is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working and learning environment at NYU. OEO workshops are intended to raise awareness among members of the NYU community about the University’s equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, procedures, and programs. Visit NYUiLearn via NYU Home to learn more and register.

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OEO 101: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus

This course will provide strategies for recognizing discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in the working and learning environments. Presenters will provide an overview of relevant NYU policies: Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy; Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy; and Policy On Consensual Intimate Relationships. This interactive workshop will include hypothetical case studies for participants to practice applying the content to real-world scenarios. Participants will also learn about employee reporting responsibilities and available University resources. This 90-minute course is open to all NYU employees.

Learn more and enroll in OEO 101 on iLearn.

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OEO 102: Preventing Harassment – Supervisor’s Workshop

Supervisors play an important role in preventing, identifying, and responding to harassment and discrimination in the workplace, and NYU holds supervisors to a heightened standard for reporting and responding to such issues. Presenters will provide important information about supervisory responsibilities at NYU, as well as strategies and resources for preventing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This interactive workshop will include hypothetical case studies for participants to practice applying the content to real-world scenarios. It is strongly recommended that participants first complete OEO 101 to fully engage in the content of this course. This 90-minute workshop is open to all NYU employees with supervisory responsibilities.

Instructor Led Course

  • November 18, 2026

Learn more and enroll in OEO 102 on iLearn

Please note: This course does not fulfill the OEO 101 training requirement for New Hires. This course also does not fulfill the annual requirement to complete the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (OEO 150).

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OEO 103: Assessments & Investigations under the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies

What happens after the University receives a report of potential violations of NYU’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy? This course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of NYU's process and procedures for responding to reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Specifically, participants will learn about available support, the assessment process and potential outcomes. This 60-minute course is open to all NYU employees. While participants are strongly encouraged to take OEO 101 prior to this workshop, it is not a prerequisite for this course.

Instructor Led Course

  • Tuesday, October 13: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Learn more and enroll in OEO 103 on iLearn

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OEO 110: Employees with Disabilities and Workplace Accommodations

This course will provide practical tools for responding to requests for reasonable accommodation. NYU ensures that workplace accommodations are available for employees with disabilities or medical conditions, as well as employees seeking religious, pregnancy, University housing, or domestic violence accommodations. This workshop will focus specifically on workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities. Presenters will provide an overview of NYU procedures and resources for workplace accommodations, as well as applicable federal, state, and city laws. Participants will also learn strategies for hiring and retaining persons with disabilities, as well as inclusion and universal design concepts. This 90-minute course is open to all supervisors and HR Officers responsible for responding to requests for workplace accommodations.

  • Dates TBD

Learn more and enroll in OEO 110 in iLearn.

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OEO 120: Responding to Sexual Misconduct and Complying with Title IX

This course will provide practical tools for responding to disclosures of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking. Presenters will provide an overview of NYU’s Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy and procedures, including University protocols for reporting such allegations. Participants will learn about resources available both on- and off-campus, as well as strategies for addressing emergency situations. Participants will also learn about Title IX and related federal and state laws. This interactive workshop will include hypothetical case studies for participants to practice applying the content to real-world scenarios. This 90-minute course is designed for faculty and staff, and is open to all members of the NYU community. It is highly encouraged for those in positions likely to receive complaints or learn of allegations of the above-referenced conduct.

Instructor Led Course

  • October 15, 2026
  • December 8, 2026

Enroll in OEO 120 Online Course

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OEO 121: Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process, Protections & Support

What happens after the University receives a report of potential violations of NYU’s Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking Policy? This course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of NYU’s process and procedures for responding to such reports. Specifically, participants will learn about available support, the formal resolution process of formal complaints (including the investigation, hearing, and appeals processes), and the rights held by those involved in the process. This 60-minute course is open to all NYU Employees. While participants are strongly encouraged to take OEO 120 prior to this workshop, it is not a prerequisite for this course.

  • December 14, 2026
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OEO 200: An Introduction to Discrimination and Harassment Policies at NYU

In this online interactive training, you will learn important definitions and examples of harassment; encounter a number of interactive case studies on the types of behavior that can constitute harassment; and receive important information regarding NYU's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures for Employees. Please note: this course does not fulfill the annual requirement to complete the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (OEO 150). Length: Approximately 24 minutes.

Anytime: Learn more and enroll in OEO 200 in iLearn.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning has over 5,000 courses available free of charge to NYU faculty, staff, and students. Explore their catalog via NYU Home and add the courses and related skills to your LinkedIn profile once you've completed them. Offerings include: