Job Summary
This position serves as the Director of Learning & Development (L&D) within Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD), Human Resource, and reports to the L&OD Executive Director.
The L&D Director supports the patient care, teaching, research and public service mission of UC Davis by providing development and enrichment opportunities for staff and expanding employees' skills, knowledge and abilities aligned to the UC Core Competencies. A mastery-level trainer, instructional designer, and program manager, this position independently oversees the assignments, performance, and professional development of the department training team, including instructional designers and trainers. The L&D delivers individual/manager/leader professional development, new employee and new manager orientations, development programs, training series and certificates, toolkits and guides, as well as systems training on HR applications.
Along with the Executive Director and other L&OD managers, the Director helps to design and execute talent development and talent management strategies in alignment with strategic organizational objectives. The Director receives directives from senior management and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals, acting with autonomy to establish and carry out L&D unit goals and objectives.
Apply By Date November 29, 2024 at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience leading and developing other trainers and instructional designers and managing staff training and development programs within Human Resources or another similar, highly regulated environment.
- Experience serving diverse audiences of all levels and occupations, with sensitivity to diverse academic and socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background as represented by UC Davis and UC Davis Health staff.
- Experience leading projects, managing multiple and competing priorities, and delegating work to team members and meet team objectives and milestones in a rapidly changing environment.
- Expert knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles including demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive needs assessments and gap analyses.
- Advanced public speaking and group facilitation skills to engage large and diverse audiences in an engaging, interactive and effective, manner, and demonstrated ability to develop these skills in others.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills to anticipate and identify issues, evaluate and identify trends and information, and propose data-informed decisions.
- Expert interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to engage with customers, stakeholders and organizational leadership with tact and decorum.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree or training in adult learning theory or related subject.
- Experience in central Human Resources at a large, public organization and familiarity with both higher education and healthcare sectors.
- Experience leading a large training team in a multi-functional learning and organizational development department.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, with an advanced ability to help employees successfully navigate change and execute strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- 40% - Program Development and Management
- 40% - Supervision
- 10% - Assessment & Evaluation
- 10% - Special Projects
Department Overview
Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) in Human Resources manages organization-wide programs and initiatives for UC Davis and UC Davis Health in support of organizational effectiveness. Initiatives include individual and manager/leader professional and career development, talent and performance management, staff engagement, change management, and strategic planning. L&OD ensures HR, HRBPs and HR liaisons have the tools and support required to work directly with their departments at both the academic and health campuses, providing expert consulting for HR initiatives such as performance management, employee engagement, employee recognition, succession planning, and curricula to support the skill development and training compliance needs of their staff, supervisors, and managers. L&OD supports approximately 26,000 staff, faculty, and students (Faculty and Academic; 4,500 FTE; Staff 16,500 FTE; Student Employees 5,000 FTE) and there are approximately fifteen (15) collective agreements for unionized staff, as well as personnel policies for Senior Management, Management, Professional, Support and Academic staff.
This position serves as the Director of Learning & Development (L&D) within Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD), Human Resource, and reports to the L&OD Executive Director.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $92,000/yr.- $172,000/yr. - This position is subject to a departmental maximum budgeted salary amount of up to $140,000/yr.
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: Grade 24
- UC Job Title: TRAINING DEV MGR 1
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
- Shift Hours: M-F, 8am -5pm
- Location: Davis, CA.
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
Travel is required on a consistent basis (up to 3 times per week) to shadow, observe, supervise, teach, facilitate, and attend meetings in classroom locations and buildings located in Davis, Sacramento, and Rancho Cordova. The direct reports of this position deliver training and programs across Davis, Sacramento, and Rancho Cordova.
Special Requirements
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
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