Associate Director of Learning and Development Office of Organizational Learning

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The

Office of Organizational Learning

invites applications for an

Associate Director of Learning and Development

to join their team. Reporting to the Director of the Office of Organizational Learning and Development with minimal supervision, this position has the autonomy, authority and expectation to independently create/design, promote, implement, and manage a variety of professional development and training programs for all university employees, based on employee needs and organizational priorities. Program topics will include, but are not limited to: creating diverse and inclusive work environments and learning spaces; effective teaching and assessment practices, leadership and management; student success; developmental and special interest sessions; and career growth.

Other responsibilities include:

Assesses critical training and development needs for university employees by collaborating with employee leadership teams across campus and creating employee feedback systems

With Director, sets strategic and programmatic priorities for professional development and training

Works independently to oversee the creation, delivery and assessment of programs

Co-creates and designs, with Director, programs on leadership and management development, aligning with university strategic priorities and in consultation with other units on campus

Works with University leaders to ensure that new development opportunities focus on the critical knowledge, skills and abilities needed for UM employees and to support strategic priorities set by the UM administration

Identifies appropriate training and development professionals needed to meet additional training needs

Supports assessment efforts of programs and OOLD’s offerings

Communicates effectively with different campus constituencies using innovative and customized approaches to promote professional development opportunities

Serves as a campus resource on employee professional development and leads in building collaborations with units and employee groups across campus

Supervises OOLD student worker(s)

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

This position requires incumbent to develop a working knowledge of higher education trends and issues in general and particular to the University of Montana to create relevant professional development needs for University employees

Position Details

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Montana University System Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program

Salary for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or five (5) years of experience in teaching and/or providing training programs or courses

Prior experience creating, administering, and managing training and developmental programs and courses

Experience developing and providing in-person training or education programs to effectively meet stated or expected outcomes

Knowledge of and ability to apply adult learning theory and techniques

Demonstrated professional communication skills including expert written and oral communication skills as well as grammar and composition

Ability to determine assessment methods for trainings offered with the ability to analyze data, provide appropriate reports and use findings to make program changes

Ability to problem solve, exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional, personable demeanor

Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines while providing close attention to detail.

Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and create and maintain effective relationships with all employee types across campus and internal and external organizations and collaborators.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Competent use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) as well as virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field and leadership experience in a higher education setting

About the Office of Organizational Learning

The Office of Organizational Learning and Development supports the professional and personal growth of UM employees by offering learning opportunities in collegial, community-based settings. The office assesses the needs of UM employees, identifies mechanisms for addressing those needs, and ensures effective delivery of development and training opportunities.

The Associate Director will report to the Director of OOLD, who reports to the Office of the Provost.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu