Director of Learning and Development

Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City) • Omaha, NE

18h • $80,445 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Learning and Development provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of institution-wide learning, professional development, talent development and leadership development initiatives for employees. This position advances a culture of continuous learning aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities. The Director serves as a trusted partner to academic and administrative leaders, ensuring learning solutions support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce readiness, and leadership capacity across the institution.

Requirements

• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and leadership development best practices.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and consultation skills.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other college supported systems.
• Excellent communication skills including active listening.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-orientated environment.
• Ability to demonstrate cooperation and professionalism while maintaining patience and understanding in stressful situations.
• Ability to work on campus in an office-based or classroom-style environment.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in learning and development, employee development, or organizational development.
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading institution-wide learning or leadership development programs.
• Supervisory and program management experience.
• Experience working collaboratively in a complex, decentralized organization.
• Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education or public-sector organization.
• Experience with learning technologies and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in professional or leadership coaching.
• Certification such as SHRM-SCP/CP, ATD CPLP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads a comprehensive learning and professional development strategy aligned with institutional goals, workforce priorities and HR strategy.
• Serves as the institutional subject matter expert on learning, leadership development, and organizational capability building.
• Advances a culture of continuous learning and shared responsibility for professional growth.
• Leads the assessment of current and future workforce skill and capability needs to inform learning strategy, program design and resource allocation.
• Partners with HR colleagues and campus leaders on organizational development initiatives, including change management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Serves as a trusted internal consultant to leaders on learning needs, leadership challenges, and professional development solutions.
• Designs and delivers individual and group coaching for employees, managers, and leaders to support performance, development and career progression.
• Oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives to include but not limited to: new employee onboarding, supervisor and manager development, leadership development programs, compliance and required training, and career and professional skill development.
• Ensures learning offerings are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse employee populations.
• Provides strategic oversight of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning technologies.
• Establishes metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness, impact and outcomes of learning initiatives; uses data and feedback to inform decision making.
• Manages the learning and professional development budget, including vendor contracts and external facilitators.
• Leads, mentors, and develops learning and development staff.
• Represents the institution in professional networks and higher education learning communities.
• Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director