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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hiring a Learning & Development Associate for College of ACES - Extension. The role builds and runs the learning and organization development strategy for Illinois Extension, the statewide educational outreach arm of the university, covering onboarding, mentoring, and professional development for its staff. The associate works with Extension leadership and the Workforce Development team to design training, lead professional development committees, and plan the annual Extension conference.

Highlights

Develop and update the learning and organization development strategy and roadmap, including onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing training, to improve employee engagement, performance, career growth, and retention across Illinois Extension.
Assess statewide and local training needs, then select, deliver, and evaluate continuing education and professional development programs with Extension leadership using a variety of educational strategies and technologies.
Plan, manage, and evaluate the University of Illinois Extension Annual Conference in collaboration with the Associate Director for Workforce Development.
Design core professional skills training based on level-specific competencies across job categories, and review existing content for consistency with learning objectives.
Facilitate on-campus orientations for new Extension staff and lead the statewide professional development committees.
Support the academic professional performance appraisal and promotion processes, and work with the Affirmative Action Officer to keep programming in line with civil rights, Title IX, and ADA requirements.
Bachelor's degree in industrial-organizational psychology, learning, instructional design, organization development, human resources, or a related field, with three years in education, training, or leadership, organizational development, or HR work.
Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating adult learning programs and conducting learning needs assessments; a master's degree is preferred.
Salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 for a full-time, 12-month Civil Service Program Coordinator position located on site in Urbana, Illinois.

Learning & Development Associate, College of ACES - Extension Full Description

Learning & Development Associate, College of ACES - Extension

College of ACES - Extension, Workforce Development

Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state.

Job Summary

Develop, implement, and update the learning and organization development strategy and roadmap to influence successful outcomes while enhancing employee engagement, performance, career growth, and retention. Build strong relationships with leaders across the organization to ensure that the solutions put in place meet the needs of Illinois Extension.

Duties & Responsibilities

Learning & Organization Development Strategy

Establish and execute onboarding, mentoring, ongoing training, promoting, evaluating, and retaining activities to strengthen Illinois Extension’s ability to be a leader in educational programming.
Lead and support professional development and educational programming processes including assessing needs, setting strategic priorities, organizing and leading training programs, and evaluating outcomes and impact.
Identify statewide and local-level training needs; and collaborate with Extension leadership team as appropriate to implement training programs using a variety of educational strategies and technologies.
Develop and select continuing education, professional development, and training programs for statewide delivery; evaluate, refine, and improve programs within Illinois Extension as needed.
Plan, organize, manage, implement, and evaluate the University of Illinois Extension Annual Conference; collaborate with the Associate Director for Workforce Development as appropriate.

Instructional & Curriculum Design & Implementation

Design core professional skills solutions based on level-specific competencies, across job categories. Review and enhance existing content to ensure level of appropriateness and consistency with learning objectives.
Facilitate On-Campus Orientations for new Extension staff members.

Collaboration

Lead the statewide professional development committees.
Collaborate with the Online Learning and Personal Development Associate on online learning management systems.
Support the academic professional performance appraisal process by coordinating with the Associate Director for Workforce Development.
Support the Illinois Extension promotion process for academic professionals in coordination with the Associate Director for Workforce Development.
Collaborate with the Affirmative Action Officer, University of Illinois Extension (Assistant Director for Access and Civil Rights); ensure professional development and educational programming efforts are in agreement with the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Plan as well as any other applicable employment regulations.
Collaborate on the strategic plan for workforce excellence with the Associate Director for Workforce Development and workgroups as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality of all personnel actions.
Perform other duties that further the mission of the University of Illinois Extension as assigned.

Specialty Factors

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Learning, Instructional Design, Organization Development, Human Resources, or a related field. A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training and/or work experience in leadership, organizational development, or human resources. Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating adult learning programs. Experience conducting learning needs assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. Experience in high-growth organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them to the design, delivery, and evaluation of professional development programs in person and online.
Ability to develop and execute a Learning, Leadership & Organizational Development strategy.
Ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships in a fast, ever-changing work environment.
Ability to drive for results in a proactive, collaborative, accountable, and analytical manner.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment.
Ability to work well under pressure and flexible in adapting and responding to rapidly changing situations.
Excellent communication and time management skills, and keen attention to detail.
High level of business acumen, a consultative approach, ability to constructively challenge and influence change at all levels, and ability to interact with senior leadership.
Strong decision-making skills include acting decisively and operating independently to complex issues and business requirements with a high degree of exposure.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for the position is $60,000 - $70,000.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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