Director of Organizational Development and Learning

Director of Organizational Development and Learning

Department: Human Resources

Classification: Administrative Faculty

Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

The Human Resources Department advances the university's mission by creating a people and culture ecosystem that attracts, develops, supports, and retains a talented and diverse workforce. The department delivers forward-looking policies, programs, and services that promote equity, well-being, professional growth, and organizational effectiveness. Through strategic partnership, innovation, data-informed practices, and a commitment to an inclusive and engaging workplace, Human Resources strengthens the experience and success of faculty and staff across the university.

The Director of Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) serves as a team leader and university expert in Organizational Development and Learning and partners with university administrators, faculty & staff to facilitate training programs and organizational development initiatives. This position identifies and implements new strategies, programs and enhances existing programs utilizing best practices to align with the university's strategic direction.

• In partnership with the AVP for Talent Development and Chief Learning Officer, develops and leads George Mason's organizational development (OD) strategy, aligning talent development, culture, and workforce planning with the university's mission and strategic plan;
• Serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, advising on organizational effectiveness, change readiness, and long-term talent development needs;
• Partners with HR leadership team on succession planning, retention, and employee engagement initiatives to enhance George Mason's employee value proposition; and
• Serves as a key partner in university-wide change management initiatives.

• Leads a high-performing team of OD Consultants who conduct assessments, diagnose organizational challenges, and design interventions to build stronger cultures and improve the employee experience across George Mason;
• Leads a proactive and data-driven approach to OD diagnoses and interventions;
• Serves as an OD partner and consultant to senior leaders, using innovative OD tools and methodologies;
• Partners with the Talent Development leadership team on strategies to enhance the employee experience; and
• Ensures ROI is measured and reported through program evaluation.

• In partnership with the Chief Learning Officer, designs, implements, and assesses comprehensive professional learning programs for faculty, staff, and senior leaders;
• Oversees leadership development programs;
• Supervises and partners with the Assistant Director on a multi-year strategy to evolve George Mason's leadership development competency modeling and programming;
• Oversees and drives strategy for Mason
  
  LEAPS, the employee learning management system;
• Directs onboarding programs for faculty and staff that support strong alignment with George Mason's culture, values, and strategic priorities;
• Partners with HR leadership team to create strong employee retention programming;
• Responsible for the ADDIE process and ensuring program evaluation and continuous improvement;
• Responsible for ensuring all employee learning is data-informed, aligned with strategy, and compliant with internal policies, Commonwealth, and federal law;
• Responsible for accessibility in all L&D offerings;
• Leads a Strengths-based development approach for faculty/staff; and
• Serves as a key stakeholder for Mason's Gallup Strengths budget and partnership.

• Provides consultation to leaders;
• Directs OD consultants and partner with HR Business Partners and unit HR leaders in strategic planning, team and organization development, conflict resolution, and organizational effectiveness strategies;
• Facilitates retreats and strategic planning for leadership teams, committees, and other university clients; and
• Serves as a workplace coach and, with the AVP and Coaching Manager, drives strategy toward a university coaching culture.

• Manages OD and learning portfolios, including prioritization, timeline management, and resource allocation;
• Responsible for planning, execution, evaluation, budget management, and continuous evolution of professional development opportunities for Mason faculty and staff, including conference-style learning and engagement events;
• Collaborates with vendors and consultants to optimize professional development offerings across the university;
• Develops metrics and directs the ODL Dashboard to track…