The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
🇺🇸 Rio Grande Valley, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ September 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring an Associate Vice President of Organizational Development and Training. This role leads university-wide organizational development initiatives aimed at enhancing institutional performance, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture across academic, administrative, and clinical areas. The position involves strategic planning, consulting with leaders, managing training programs, and driving change management aligned with the university's mission and values.
Highlights
- Develops and leads comprehensive organizational development and transformation strategies.
- Advises university and clinical leaders on leadership development, workforce planning, and culture change.
- Manages executive development, train-the-trainer programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Facilitates organizational assessments, strategic planning, and enterprise-wide change initiatives.
- Requires a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.
- Minimum of eight years’ progressive experience in organizational development or professional development training, including project leadership.
- Preferred experience in higher education, especially working with faculty and healthcare professionals in academic medical centers.
- Supervises assigned staff and collaborates with HR, faculty affairs, and clinical operations.
- Ensures training programs comply with regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards for clinical and academic settings.
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
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Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | SRGV8550
Working Title | ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department | Human Resources and Talent Development
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Strategic leader responsible for driving initiatives that enhance institutional performance, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture across the university—including health affairs and affiliated clinical operations. Implement and lead a comprehensive organizational development strategy that supports academic, administrative, and clinical excellence, aligning people, processes, and culture with the institution’s mission and values.
Description of Duties | Develops and leads a university-wide organizational development strategy that supports institutional goals and transformation efforts. Serves as a trusted advisor to university and clinical leaders on organizational change, culture, leadership development, and workforce planning. Partners with senior leadership to facilitate organizational assessments, strategic planning, and change management initiatives. In conjunction with stakeholders, identifies functions, departments, or teams that could benefit from improvements in employee productivity, performance, or engagement or that are challenged by gaps in employee knowledge or skill. Oversees assessment of current state, development and delivery of interventions or training programs, and validation that desired state has been reached. Oversees the development of innovative solutions to performance issues or skill or knowledge gaps and monitors program progress to completion. Responsible for management, executive development programs, or train-the-trainer programs. Collaborates with other members of the executive management team to align division strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization. Develops policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization. Leads enterprise-wide change initiatives, integrating people strategy with institutional transformation goals. Identifies high-potential talent and succession planning strategies to build future leadership capacity. Provides executive coaching and development resources for department chairs and clinical or administrative leaders. Leads employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, and initiatives to improve morale and retention. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across academic and clinical departments. Aligns training and development with other interventions including team building, group process consultation, meeting facilitation, change management, organization diagnosis and design/structure, process and work design. Oversees and participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned staff. Provides advanced-level organizational development consultation to department managers, directors, and executive-level management. Stays aware of trends in organizational development and designs and oversees management development training curriculum for a broad-based targeted employee population. Oversees a team responsible for delivering professional development workshops, onboarding programs, and team effectiveness interventions. Ensures training programs meet regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards for clinical and academic settings. Collaborates with HR, faculty affairs, and clinical operations to streamline leadership onboarding and development. Collaborates in HR management meetings and strategic planning. May oversee departmental retreats and/or team-building activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Psychology or related field.
Preferred Education | None.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development or professional development training, including leading projects.
Preferred Experience | Experience obtained in higher education setting. Experience working with faculty and healthcare professionals in an academic medical center environment.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Strategic thinking with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and consulting skills. Deep understanding of academic and clinical cultures. Results-oriented and data-driven decision-making. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills for interaction with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of training strategies and educational concepts of adult learning.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 09/25/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department | Human Resources and Talent Development
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | Strategic leader responsible for driving initiatives that enhance institutional performance, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture across the university—including health affairs and affiliated clinical operations. Implement and lead a comprehensive organizational development strategy that supports academic, administrative, and clinical excellence, aligning people, processes, and culture with the institution’s mission and values.
Description of Duties | Develops and leads a university-wide organizational development strategy that supports institutional goals and transformation efforts. Serves as a trusted advisor to university and clinical leaders on organizational change, culture, leadership development, and workforce planning. Partners with senior leadership to facilitate organizational assessments, strategic planning, and change management initiatives. In conjunction with stakeholders, identifies functions, departments, or teams that could benefit from improvements in employee productivity, performance, or engagement or that are challenged by gaps in employee knowledge or skill. Oversees assessment of current state, development and delivery of interventions or training programs, and validation that desired state has been reached. Oversees the development of innovative solutions to performance issues or skill or knowledge gaps and monitors program progress to completion. Responsible for management, executive development programs, or train-the-trainer programs. Collaborates with other members of the executive management team to align division strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization. Develops policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization. Leads enterprise-wide change initiatives, integrating people strategy with institutional transformation goals. Identifies high-potential talent and succession planning strategies to build future leadership capacity. Provides executive coaching and development resources for department chairs and clinical or administrative leaders. Leads employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, action planning, and initiatives to improve morale and retention. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across academic and clinical departments. Aligns training and development with other interventions including team building, group process consultation, meeting facilitation, change management, organization diagnosis and design/structure, process and work design. Oversees and participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned staff. Provides advanced-level organizational development consultation to department managers, directors, and executive-level management. Stays aware of trends in organizational development and designs and oversees management development training curriculum for a broad-based targeted employee population. Oversees a team responsible for delivering professional development workshops, onboarding programs, and team effectiveness interventions. Ensures training programs meet regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards for clinical and academic settings. Collaborates with HR, faculty affairs, and clinical operations to streamline leadership onboarding and development. Collaborates in HR management meetings and strategic planning. May oversee departmental retreats and/or team-building activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Psychology or related field.
Preferred Education | None.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development or professional development training, including leading projects.
Preferred Experience | Experience obtained in higher education setting. Experience working with faculty and healthcare professionals in an academic medical center environment.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Strategic thinking with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and consulting skills. Deep understanding of academic and clinical cultures. Results-oriented and data-driven decision-making. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills for interaction with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of training strategies and educational concepts of adult learning.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 09/25/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48735
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48735
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
- Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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