Director, Learning and Organizational Development

Director, Learning and Organizational Development

8634BR

Finance & Administration

Human Resources

Job Summary

RIT is seeking an experienced leader who is passionate about driving learning and organizational development initiatives. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, the Director of Learning and Organizational Development is responsible for identifying, strategizing, implementing, and evaluating learning and organizational development initiatives across the university. The Director will administer programs and practices to foster employee professional growth, leadership development, performance management, organizational capability, and change agility to advance RIT’s strategic goals and objectives.

At RIT, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. Diversity and inclusion are integral components of RIT’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the learning & development function, providing thought leadership for the creation and delivery of learning programs to support RIT’s talent needs. As a change agent, shape and cultivate an institutional culture that values continuous learning and development through a lens of a positive employee experience for all.
• Partner with managers, HR colleagues, and teams to understand staff development needs. Translate needs into creative learning programs in collaboration with stakeholders and training partners throughout the University.
• Lead a team of talent development professionals to source, develop, and implement comprehensive training and professional development programs including new employee orientation and onboarding, staff career learning paths, and leadership development programs. Partner with various training partners and content owners across campus to administer required training.
• Lead the team through the process of re-imagining our talent management and succession planning practices and approaches; research and design new tools and processes as needed.
• In partnership with university leaders, work to improve the quality of development planning throughout the organization, with a specific focus on leaders, their successors and high potential talent.
• Project manage the development of top talent and high-potential programs which foster growth of key employees on the individual, team and organizational levels. Support talent development programs aimed at retaining top talent.
• In collaboration with HR colleagues, support the use of group-level assessment data to guide talent and leadership development strategies. Synthesize themes and trends, and summarize and present data in formats appropriate for the audience, relative to development needs and initiatives.
• Facilitate training and development programs, events and 1:1 coaching for RIT leaders.
• Oversee the design of the talent management system including performance management and learning management.
• Source and develop productive partnerships with external training and development vendors.
• Lead the design and development of staff performance appraisal processes, tools, systems, and related training.
• Manage the annual talent development department budget.
• Serve as active, collaborative member of the HR leadership team, working to develop, guide, and implement strategic departmental and university initiatives and projects.
• Working with other HR and university leaders, foster a healthy workplace that helps RIT achieve its business objectives.
• Provide support to other functional areas of Human Resources as needed

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, training and instructional design, human resources, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of adult learning principles, e-learning and leadership and employee development strategies, tools, and practices.
• 6 years’ experience leading, developing, presenting, and/or facilitating learning and organizational development programs, including 4 years of direct supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated success leading organizational change efforts.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated appreciation for different backgrounds and life experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and work collaboratively with and through others; ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Highly organized and willing to learn.
• Demonstrated proficiency, comfort with and ability to learn, use and recommend technology applications related to instruction (i.e., LMS, Adobe) and general office technology (e.g., MS Office).
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology needed to develop and deliver effective training materials and presentations in multiple modalities, including video conferencing platforms.
• Strategic thinker with knowledge of the changing demographics and trends in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience developing curriculum, assessment, and measurable learning outcomes.
• Ability to protect confidential information and maintain high standards of ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in organizational development, training and instructional design, human resources, or related field.
• Experience creating leadership and succession development programs.
• Professional Certification as a leadership coach (ICF recognized)
• Certification in assessment tools
• Experience in higher education

Work Location

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Wage Band

122A

FLSA Category

Exempt

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

90000

Hourly/Salary Maximum

130000