Director Of Training jobs at Learning Care Group - 372 jobs

Our Human Resources team is at the heart of supporting a talented workforce across the State of California. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring that all staff and academic employees have the resources, support, and guidance they need to thrive. Our team works closely with leaders and departments to build a high-performing workforce and a supportive work environment. We prioritize open communication and collaboration to ensure that each employee's needs are met with efficiency and care. Whether you're a current, former, or prospective employee, our HR staff is here to provide support and guidance, ensuring that UC ANR system remains a great place to work, grow, and succeed. Position Summary: The Learning and Development (L&D) Manager will manage and lead the talent development team at UC ANR, implementing a comprehensive training and development program for academic and staff employees. Reporting to the Director of Academic Human Resources, this position is central to implementing organizational L&D strategies and working closely with senior leadership to align resources with goals and schedules. This position plays a key role in fostering collaboration across the organization, curating relevant content and resources, and managing the UC ANR Learning Management System (LMS). This position will focus on designing, developing, implementing, and assessing various talent initiatives and programs. The primary areas of focus include the management of the L&D Committee, organizational L&D needs assessments, creation and execution of leadership and management programs such as career pathways, succession planning, curation of curriculum and leadership development. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed The home department for this position is IMM Office of Human Resources. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University. Pay Scale: $93,200/year to $133,700/year Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 4/1/2025. Key Responsibilities: 100% Collaborates closely with Academic and Staff Leadership to create appropriate Learning and Development resources and tools. Partners with managers across services to assess and identify training needs. Anticipates department needs, challenges and opportunities, provides input on short- and long-range training goals. Leads L&D Committee meetings. Represents the L&D program in interactions with external organizations, cultivating partnerships that support the organization's learning and development needs. Actively participates as a member or advisor on interdisciplinary committees. Partners with senior leadership to align L&D strategies with broader organizational objectives and make resource-driven recommendations to enhance program effectiveness. Collaborates across Staff and Academic HR to develop the organization from a performance and culture perspective by implementing and overseeing initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen employee knowledge and abilities, develop effective people managers, and grow leaders. Coordinates with the Associate Vice President of Business Operations, the Executive Director of Human Resources, the Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension and Vice Provost of Academic Personnel and Development to provide L&D resources and support for staff and academics and to prioritize tasks related to employee development. Manages department fiscal, material and human resources within department budget. Identifies and suggests ways to increase efficiency and resources. Recommends changes in staffing, executes recruiting verifying new hires meet standards. Updates job descriptions to maintain accuracy. Conducts performance evaluations and defines department goals. Responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing organizational development needs, creating change initiatives, providing leadership and management coaching or consultation, and delivering solutions that support UC ANR's goals and priorities. Mentors staff and promotes professional growth and advancement. Implements professional development, continuing education, and training initiatives. Oversees daily operations of the Learning and Development unit. Independently resolves administrative and operational issues. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, HR, organizational behavior or related field, or equivalent experience. Strong experience in organizational and/or talent development, talent management programming, management development and coaching, and organizational process review. Proven skills to collaborate within and across departments to coordinate training and development activities and resolve problems. Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with department managers and peers. Broad knowledge of training and development concepts and trends. Ability to apply knowledge to meet organization needs, improve operations and achieve business success. Proven ability to organize department operations in an efficient and effective manner seeking and implementing process improvements. Knowledge of HR and / or UC policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant compliance issues. Ability to apply policy knowledge to suggest improvements to training and development programs. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate through all mediums and with all groups. Demonstrated abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, counsel, and influence all levels of staff. Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate employees. Strong conflict resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel staff to develop cooperative working relationships. Strong as user and leader of Learning and Development business software. Broad knowledge of eLearning techniques, learning software and technology. Project management and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles change. Preferred Skills: Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior or related field, or equivalent experience. Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) certification preferred or other certifications for coaching and/or mentoring. Work experience in a Higher Education system. Special Conditions of Employment: Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=76768&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&language Cd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e2452bd80644694c9725bee5410b3ba9