Title: Manager of Professional Learning and Development

POSITION SUMMARY
The manager of professional learning and development is responsible for designing, developing and planning the delivery of comprehensive, dynamic and responsive professional learning and development programs at Nashville State Community College.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Through collaboration with key stakeholders, design and implement comprehensive learning and development programming that aligns with the College’s goals and objectives and supports professional development and continuous learning across all levels of the organization. This may include single instance, short-term, long-term and recurring programming. Design and deliver a Nashville State branded mission orientation course that covers the College’s history, Vision 2030, core values and other key initiatives and information. Devise and facilitate a comprehensive new hire on-boarding program that promotes employee engagement and conduct periodic check-ins with new hires regarding their onboarding and employment experience.

Create and implement a supervisor learning academy for new and existing supervisors. Regularly collaborate with supervisors to assess individual department training needs. Perform knowledge and skills gap analysis to identify current and future learning and development needs and opportunities. Assist supervisors with developing strategies for learning and development to support effective succession planning. Establish metrics and evaluation methods to assess effectiveness of programs and analyze training data and feedback to make data-informed recommendations for continuous improvement College-wide.

Work in partnership with the College’s Teaching Center to offer cross-organizational learning and development opportunities to maximize resources. Cultivate a network of external training providers to support learning and development initiatives. Stay abreast of emerging trends in professional training/learning, including delivery methods, topics, software, etc. Plan, schedule and maintain the College’s professional learning calendar. Serve as the committee chairperson for the College’s organizational effectiveness committee that guides and supports initiatives to close access gaps and increase success rates for students, faculty, staff and administrators. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree

Three (3) years’ relevant experience

Familiarity with a variety of training modalities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) or more years’ experience designing and implementing effective training programs, developing employee talent or executing effective organizational design

Prior experience working in higher education

Prior experience using a learning management system

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong presentation and group facilitation skills. Ability to plan, organize, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to build relationships across departments and across all levels of the organization. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter and build programs from the ground up. Ability to work collaboratively. Ability to leverage technology and other resources to innovate, automate and streamline tasks and processes.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $57,836.00 - $72,295.00 depending on experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Nashville State offers flexible work arrangements for positions that qualify.