Director, Learning, Organizational Development and Communications

Director, Learning, Organizational Development and Communications

Riverside Community College District

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Department: Human Resources (D)

Position Type: Classified Management/Supervisor

College/Campus: District

Physical location of the position: District

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade Y

Salary Amount: $174,413 - $212,337

Salary Type: Annual

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources & Employee Relations (HRER), manages and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive learning and organizational development program to meet the District's need for a productive and motivated work force by providing a comprehensive and sustained approach to improving employee effectiveness. Has management responsibility for employee learning and organizational development overseen by the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations including, but not limited to: establishing and managing learning systems and content;

overseeing new employee onboarding and integration; and developing District-wide communications and updates. Provides learning and development programs that promote personal and career development, social connection, and sense of belonging. Supervises a team of Human Resources staff providing services to college and District offices; and serves as a key contributor to development and maintenance of comprehensive Human Resources functions. This position will be responsible for developing change management initiatives, ensuring the development and delivery of robust training and development programs, and for identifying and developing emerging leaders and executive leadership programs.

PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO:

• Assigned District personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A master's degree in business or public administration, human resources, or a related field from an accredited institution, and five (5) years of experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating training programs, three (3) years of which must have included coordinating and/or supervising the work of others within an HR function; experience using eLearning and design technologies to develop online courses and learning content OR demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technology quickly;

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Experience:

• Knowledge Of: Issues and trends facing California Community Colleges;
  Basic principles and practices of curriculum development for training courses, including adult learning theory;
  Developing and implementing training programs;
  Organizational, communication, interpersonal, presentation, and team-building skills;
  Appropriate software and learning management systems;
  Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training;
  Interpersonal communication techniques;
  Planning, organization, and direction of designated human resources operations and activities;
  California Education Code and Title 5 requirements relating to personnel activities;
  Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities;
  College organization, operations, policies, and objectives;
  Budget preparation and control.
• Ability To: Maintain strict confidentiality of privileged information, bargain in good faith, and act with integrity and neutrality;
  Design, plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive professional development program;
  Develop training programs, workshops, and seminars based on needs assessment;
  Effectively publicize and promote training programs and activities;
  Facilitate discussions, mediate disputes, and utilize conflict resolution techniques;
  Remain calm and focused on resolving issues in tense situations;
  Monitor multiple budgets related to assigned programs;
  Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff;
  Prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines, and word independently with minimal or general direction;
  Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
  Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
  Establish and maintain cooperative and…