Assistant Director, Learning & Development

🇺🇸 Kingston, Rhode Island 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $100K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ September 1st, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University Of Rhode Island is hiring an Assistant Director, Learning & Development. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering talent development programs to enhance leadership capabilities and support professional growth for faculty and staff. The Assistant Director leads Workday Learning administration, creates learning pathways, facilitates leadership development, and partners with university leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning aligned with the university's mission.

Highlights

Design and implement talent development programs targeting leadership, management, onboarding, and professional growth.
Administer and optimize learning technologies, including Workday Learning and LinkedIn Learning.
Develop and coordinate communities of practice and learning experiences to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Evaluate learning outcomes using data analysis and program assessments to drive continuous improvement.
Partner with academic and administrative units to assess learning needs and deliver tailored learning solutions.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressive experience in learning and development or related fields.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, experience in higher education, Workday Learning expertise, and relevant professional certifications (e.g., SHRM, ATD, CPTD).
Full-time exempt professional staff position with a pay grade range of $80,000 - $100,000.
Located within the Human Resources department; role is grant funded.