Senior Leadership Development Specialist

Senior Leadership Development Specialist - UAB Medicine Position Overview

Pay range: $77,600 - $126,170/year

Benefits and perks: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant across the disciplines of leadership development and organizational assessment and development for all levels of leadership. Designs, implements and/or initiates programs and processes that support a high performance and learning culture, which may include team development, review & assessment, including 360 feedback; performance management; leadership programs; leadership audits and assessments; team effectiveness; organizational audits;

organizational design; and change management.

• Provides organizational development services in consultation with leaders and senior managers to implement organization improvement initiatives and assure alignment with the organization’s strategic plans. Works with senior leaders to understand needs, diagnose issues and define solutions.
• Provides manager and team coaching, training, and facilitation in areas such as team effectiveness, communication, and engagement.
• Designs, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates leadership and communication skills training, tools, and resources to develop leaders at all levels, with a focus on frontline and mid-level managers. Trains trainers and ensures instructional quality and appropriate content.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree in management, organizational development, applied behavioral sciences, business administration or related field required. Doctoral degree in organizational development, human resources management, organizational/industrial psychology, or business preferred. Five (5) years related experience required. Experience in advanced facilitation, training, and organizational development engagements at the leadership level required. Demonstrated experience in effectively leading teams required.

Certification in any of the following preferred:
Communication Styles, DISC, Driving Forces, EQ, 360 instruments, coaching, and other assessments (e.g., Hogan, Birkman, Korn Ferry competency modeling), and facilitation.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital‑Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care.

With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.