Director, Leadership Development
Description and Requirements
At the University of Phoenix, we are committed to the future of work by providing a fully remote, work-from-home environment. This strategy enables us to attract top talent nationwide, promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with a team of fun, innovative individuals? Would you prefer to work with an organization that positively contributes to the world? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!
University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.
Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring – and learning from – those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.
We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.
About the Position
The Director, Leadership Development develops, implements and manages innovative programs that align with the University’s mission and strategic goals by enhancing and building leadership capabilities. The Director, Leadership Development works closely with senior business and Human Resources leaders to ensure that leadership development initiatives support the overall business strategy and enhance organizational performance. The individual identifies leadership needs through comprehensive needs assessments, designs skill development programs that elevate leader effectiveness and contributes to a culture of continuous learning. The individual leverages the latest research in learning sciences and technology to create state-of-the-art leadership development initiatives and oversees delivery of impactful training experiences, ensuring the highest standards of excellence through feedback and performance metrics.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with HR and business leaders, as well as executive leadership, to gain their perspectives on the leadership development needs across the University; conduct needs assessments to identify specific gaps and build strategies to address these needs.
- Develop and implement comprehensive plans for leadership development initiatives that enhance and build effective capabilities from new leaders through executive levels of the University.
- Oversee the creation and deployment of learning programs including curriculum design, development of materials and classroom facilitation.
- Utilize the latest research in learning, technology and behavioral assessments to create cutting-edge programs. Incorporate insights from learning sciences, feedback, performance results and business metrics, to enhance the effectiveness of programming.
- Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of collaboration and enthusiasm among business leaders to drive the development of future organizational leaders.
- Select, mentor, coach and evaluate staff; establish and monitor appropriate employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance discussions, including one-on-one meetings and quarterly check-ins; implement mentoring and coaching plans, or correction action, where appropriate.
- Perform other duties as required or apparent.
Note: The Primary Accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the Primary Accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct management of staff
What You Bring To The Table
Minimum Education And Related Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field
- Five (5) years of progressive leadership and Talent Development experience in a fast-paced, growth organization
Additional Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Human Resources or other related field
- Certification in Predictive Index, DiSC, Core Strengths (SDI 2.0) and/or other behavioral assessments
- Proven track record of designing and implementing successful development programs for all levels of leadership (new leader through executive)
- Extensive experience in learning sciences and the ability to apply these principles to leadership development
- Strong strategic thinking and project management skills to take concepts and turn them into development initiatives
- Executive presence and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Hands on experience developing leadership development curriculum
- Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and other relevant technologies
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.
Pay Range
The annual pay range for this position is $114,000 (minimum), $172,000 (midpoint), and $230,000 (maximum).
Individuals in this role are eligible for:
- Annual Bonus Award
- Annual Equity Award
- Participation in the Deferred Compensation Plan
Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
- Competitive 401(k) employer match;
- Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
- A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.
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