Metropolitan Community College
Director of Learning and Development
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
Metropolitan Community College is hiring a Director of Learning and Development. The role involves providing strategic leadership to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive learning and professional development programs institution-wide, fostering a culture of continuous learning aligned with strategic priorities. The Director collaborates with leaders to ensure learning initiatives enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and leadership capacity.
Highlights
- Develop and lead learning and professional development strategies aligned with institutional goals.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in learning, leadership development, and organizational capability building.
- Assess workforce skill needs to inform program design and resource allocation.
- Partner with HR and campus leaders on organizational development initiatives such as change management and succession planning.
- Design and deliver coaching for employees, managers, and leaders to support career progression and performance.
- Manage and improve learning initiatives including onboarding, leadership programs, compliance, and professional skill development.
- Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) and learning technologies.
- Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning programs and use data to inform decisions.
- Manage learning and development budget and external vendor contracts.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and seven years of progressive experience in learning or organizational development, supervisory experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a decentralized organization.
Director of Learning and Development Full Description
Director of Learning and Development
Fort Omaha Campus
Full time
ClassificationRegular
Minimum Pay$80,445.00
Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Director of Learning and Development provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of institution-wide learning, professional development, talent development and leadership development initiatives for employees. This position advances a culture of continuous learning aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities. The Director serves as a trusted partner to academic and administrative leaders, ensuring learning solutions support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce readiness, and leadership capacity across the institution.
The Director of Learning and Development provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of institution-wide learning, professional development, talent development and leadership development initiatives for employees. This position advances a culture of continuous learning aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities. The Director serves as a trusted partner to academic and administrative leaders, ensuring learning solutions support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce readiness, and leadership capacity across the institution.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and leads a comprehensive learning and professional development strategy aligned with institutional goals, workforce priorities and HR strategy.
- Serves as the institutional subject matter expert on learning, leadership development, and organizational capability building.
- Advances a culture of continuous learning and shared responsibility for professional growth.
- Leads the assessment of current and future workforce skill and capability needs to inform learning strategy, program design and resource allocation.
- Partners with HR colleagues and campus leaders on organizational development initiatives, including change management, succession planning, and talent development.
- Serves as a trusted internal consultant to leaders on learning needs, leadership challenges, and professional development solutions.
- Designs and delivers individual and group coaching for employees, managers, and leaders to support performance, development and career progression.
- Oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives to include but not limited to: new employee onboarding, supervisor and manager development, leadership development programs, compliance and required training, and career and professional skill development.
- Ensures learning offerings are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse employee populations.
- Provides strategic oversight of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning technologies.
- Establishes metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness, impact and outcomes of learning initiatives; uses data and feedback to inform decision making.
- Manages the learning and professional development budget, including vendor contracts and external facilitators.
- Leads, mentors, and develops learning and development staff.
- Represents the institution in professional networks and higher education learning communities.
- Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and leadership development best practices.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and consultation skills.
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other college supported systems.
- Excellent communication skills including active listening.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-orientated environment.
- Ability to demonstrate cooperation and professionalism while maintaining patience and understanding in stressful situations.
- Ability to work on campus in an office-based or classroom-style environment.
- Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Seven (7) years of progressive experience in learning and development, employee development, or organizational development.
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading institution-wide learning or leadership development programs.
- Supervisory and program management experience.
- Experience working collaboratively in a complex, decentralized organization.
- Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.
- Must pass a background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience in higher education or public-sector organization.
- Experience with learning technologies and learning management systems.
- Demonstrated experience in professional or leadership coaching.
- Certification such as SHRM-SCP/CP, ATD CPLP, or equivalent.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
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