Leadership & Organizational Development Specialist

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Leadership & Organizational Development Specialist

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: People & Culture

Campus

Location:

SWTCC - Union Avenue Campus

The Leadership & Organizational Development Specialist leads the delivery, facilitation, and operational support of leadership development and organizational effectiveness initiatives across the College. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for People & Culture, this role is responsible for facilitating institution-wide leadership programs, supporting managers across the employee lifecycle, and partnering with operational leaders to strengthen succession planning and workforce development efforts.

Collaborates with instructional designers and People & Culture leadership to implement, facilitate, and operationalize leadership and organizational development initiatives aligned with the College’s strategic plan.

• Leadership Program Delivery & Facilitation
  • Lead the facilitation and ongoing execution of institution-wide leadership programs, including the Southwest Leadership Academy and the President’s Leadership Academy.
  • Facilitate training for emerging, new, and experienced managers focused on effective supervision, performance management, employee engagement, and alignment with the employee lifecycle.
  • Deliver workshops, seminars, and learning sessions using established curricula and frameworks.
  • Ensure consistent delivery, quality, and alignment across leadership programs.
  • Train managers to carry out supervisory responsibilities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance evaluation, coaching, development, and retention.
  • Support managers in applying People & Culture policies, tools, and leadership practices in day-to-day operations.
  • Provide group coaching, facilitation, and practical guidance to supervisors and leadership cohorts.
  • Reinforce expectations and accountability for people management practices in partnership with People & Culture Operations.
• Organizational Development & Operational Partnership
  • Partner with People & Culture Operations and institutional leaders to support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
  • Facilitate working sessions that support talent identification, readiness, and development planning.
  • Support departments in aligning leadership practices with operational goals and institutional priorities.
  • Assist with team development and effectiveness initiatives, including retreats and facilitated planning sessions.
• Clifton Strengths & Team Development
  • Lead Clifton Strengths-based workshops, team sessions, and retreats for departments and leadership teams.
  • Facilitate strengths-based conversations to improve collaboration, communication, and team effectiveness.
  • Support leaders and teams in applying strengths-based insights to supervision, team dynamics, and development planning.
• Assessment, Feedback & Continuous Improvement
  • Support the facilitation of leadership assessments and feedback processes, including 360-degree feedback initiatives.
  • Collect and summarize participant feedback and observations to inform program improvement.
  • Collaborate with Learning & Organizational Development colleagues to ensure programs remain responsive to institutional needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, human resources, leadership, education, psychology, business, or a related field.
• Three or more years of professional experience supporting leadership development, organizational development, or manager training.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating leadership or…