Location: Rochester,NY, USA
Position Title
Director, Learning and Organizational Development
Requisition Number
8634BR
College/Division
Finance & Administration
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References
Employment Category
Fulltime
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to ...@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How To Apply
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Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in organizational development, training and instructional design, human resources, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Proficient knowledge of adult learning principles, e-learning and leadership and employee development strategies, tools, and practices.
* 6 years' experience leading, developing, presenting, and/or facilitating learning and organizational development programs, including 4 years of direct supervisory experience.
Skills:
* Demonstrated success leading organizational change efforts.
* Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
* Demonstrated appreciation for different backgrounds and life experiences.
* Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and work collaboratively with and through others; ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
* Highly organized and willing to learn.
* Demonstrated proficiency, comfort with and ability to learn, use and recommend technology applications related to instruction (i.e., LMS, Adobe) and general office technology (e.g., MS Office).
* Demonstrated proficiency with technology needed to develop and deliver effective training materials and presentations in multiple modalities, including video conferencing platforms.
* Strategic thinker with knowledge of the changing demographics and trends in higher education.
* Demonstrated experience developing curriculum, assessment, and measurable learning outcomes.
* Ability to protect confidential information and maintain high standards of ethics.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's Degree in organizational development, training and instructional design, human resources, or related field.
* Experience creating leadership and succession development programs.
* Professional Certification as a leadership coach (ICF recognized)
* Certification in assessment tools
* Experience in higher education
Job Summary
RIT is seeking an experienced leader who is passionate about driving learning and organizational development initiatives. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, the Director of Learning and Organizational Development is responsible for identifying, strategizing, implementing, and evaluating learning and organizational development initiatives across the university. The Director will administer programs and practices to foster employee professional growth, leadership development, performance management, organizational capability, and change agility to advance RIT's strategic goals and objectives.
At RIT, our mission is to shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. Diversity and inclusion are integral components of RIT's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.