Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Advanced career professional responsible for designing and implementing strategies to develop employee skills, enhance organizational performance, and foster a culture of continuous learning. Devises strategies for the development of and support of leadership staff to increase retention and strengthen the organization’s position as an employer of choice that values and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. Serves as the organization’s expert in adult learning theory, workforce development planning, succession planning, professional and personal development, career coaching, and human performance analysis. Reports to the Equity and Human Resources Director (Director) and manages the organization’s education, training and development programs. Supervises the Organization and Talent Development (OTD) staff.   

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Coaches and advises senior management staff in matters related to organization design, communication, and professional development
• Identifies development and performance gaps, designs and leads development opportunities for senior management staff
• Leads oversight of the development and execution of the Emerging Leader’s Program
• Develops and leads the Succession Management Development Program
• Develops and leads the Certified Public Manager Program
• Assists the Director with developing and leading the organization’s Management Succession Plan
•  Assists the Director with developing and leading the organization’s Workforce Plan
• Supervise the Organization and Talent Development (OTD) staff
• Develops the OTD team’s performance metrics and reports performance to the Director and others, as directed 
• Conducts the OTD employees’ performance evaluations and disciplinary actions, as required  
• Leads the design and implementation of the organization’s training and development programs and courses
• Serves as program dean for programs and teaches frequently
• Assists the Director with assessment of divisional core competencies, alignment of job roles, as re-design of job descriptions, as needed
• Conducts surveys, scholarly research, and assessment, produces reports with quantifiable and quantitative data, and explains the findings in a manner consistent with a doctoral level practitioner
• Prepare and monitors OTD’s annual budget and the content for the County’s Budget book
• Develops and maintain professional relationships within the local and regional areas for the purpose of having access to appropriately qualified individuals who may be called upon to provide educational and development services to the organization
• Drives program marketing and enrollment strategies
• Develops and maintains the Mission and Vision for the division and ensures alignment of the OTD initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals
• Leads, manages, and ensures the continued development of the OTD team
• Researches and scans the environment for opportunities to apply for awards, pursues the development of applications for awards, and seeks other opportunities to acquire services, accolades and awards for the organization to assist in attracting new employees and retaining existing employees
• Completes special assignments and projects as determined by the Director

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Developmental consultative skills
• Ability to develop professional relationships at all levels of the organization and the community
• Execution of responsibilities will require the skillful application of knowledge, and skills in Higher Education Leadership and Organization Development
• Proven skill in inquiry, discernment, and logic
• Proven skill in conducting research, collecting, interpreting, and reporting data
• Ability to apply leading practices in the designing, planning, coordination, conducting, monitoring and evaluation of programs and development activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Director, co-workers, leadership, and the general public
• Ability to successfully drive a variety of projects simultaneously with little to no direct supervision
• Ability to make mostly independent decisions, strong problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to complete projects independently or collaboratively, as assigned
• Must be a strong communicator with excellent English speaking, writing, and grammar skills
• Ability to use and demonstrate good judgement and capability to conduct self in a professional, engaging, and respectful manner
• Apply a strong knowledge of adult learning and human development theory in practice
• Discern when a problem or challenge falls outside the scope of one’s area of expertise or area of responsibility