Chief Learning Officer

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our team as the Chief Learning Officer for our Training and Personnel Division to oversee the Staff Development and Training Bureau, which is comprised of three distinct pillars:
In-service training, Office of Professional Development, and Curriculum Design. The Chief Learning Officer will provide strategic leadership for innovative training programs that align with and support the agency's vision, enhance workforce capability, and promote continuous learning across the organization.

• Manages and oversees activities within the Staff Development and Training Bureau's in-service Training Unit, Professional Development and Curriculum Design teams.
• Meets regularly with Administrators to ensure programs and services are provided as mandated and in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and implements innovative action plans, metrics, and reports to improve programs and services, to ensure compliance with professional training standards, and to ensure the success of the programs within the Staff Development and Training Bureau.
• Provides high-level consultation services to agency leadership.
• Participates in policy development and revisions related to the areas of assignment.
• Tours facilities and conducts on-site inspections to monitor activities and policy compliance.
• Completes special projects and assignments.
• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Drives on State business.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

• ADCRR structure and policies.
• Federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the assignment principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Computers and software applications.
• Principles and strategic and operational planning.
• Budget development and management strategies.
• Adult learning theory.
• Instructional design principles and techniques.

• Written and verbal communication.
• Supervisory practices.
• Leadership.
• Organization.
• Time management.
• Computers.
• Typing.
• Budgeting.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Research and analysis.
• Delegation.
• Mathematics.
• Mediation.
• Team-building.
• Problem-solving.

• Conduct research and analyze data.
• Develop and present information in appropriate formats including written correspondence, electronic presentations, and statistical reports.
• Lead teams or large groups to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Plan and manage multiple and demanding tasks simultaneously.
• Problem‑solve to create win‑win outcomes when possible and practical.
• Be solution‑oriented.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Effectively interact with influence and consult with internal and external entities to achieve business objectives and to increase the effectiveness of operations and/or programs.
• Travel to include occasional overnight stays.

• Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible managerial experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business/Education is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with MS Office and LMS (Learning Management Systems), and 2‑3+ years of experience in training coordination and administration, focused on strategic planning and tracking program effectiveness.
• Key skills involve project management, multitasking, attention to detail, and familiarity with adult learning principles.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

Driving and the use of a vehicle is an essential function of the job and is required. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor…