Associate Director, Training & Development | Orlando, FL

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  • Location: Orlando, FL

  • Company: Employeez

you'll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations.

That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We're seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities

we serve. UCF Human Resources: Human Resources is a trusted partner and catalyst in making UCF the best place to work. We are making a positive impact in our community by working together to unleash the potential of everyone at UCF.

The Opportunity: As a member of the HR Center of Expertise (COE) leadership team, the Associate Director for Training and Development is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing initiatives that enhance employee performance, efficiency, satisfaction, and engagement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in unleashing the potential of the UCF community by providing strategic and operational direction for training

and leadership development initiatives, overseeing the Learning and Organizational Effectiveness team, and collaborating with other departments to align the programs with the objectives of the university.

If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in organizational development and a passion for empowering teams and fostering a positive culture, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Provides leadership and expertise in several areas, including high potential and leadership development, competency mapping, learning and development programs, talent management, organization design and structure, change and transition management, and process improvement strategies utilizing technologies and methodologies to measure progress and foster efficiencies and effectiveness.

Training Strategy: Develops and/or supports a comprehensive training and development strategy aligned with the university's strategic plan, goals, and objectives. Ensures consistency in the delivery and application of training standards across the organization and oversees the planning, prioritization, and development of new training programs and initiatives, ensuring that these programs and initiatives are consistent with the business overall strategies, objectives, and needs.

Oversees the development and administration of the operating and program budgets. Utilizes a variety of training methods, such as workshops, e-learning, and mentorship, to address different learning styles. Program Development: Design and implement effective training programs, including orientation and onboarding, leadership development, performance management and skills enhancement. Plans the programs from start to finish, including identifying learning objectives, content, methods, resources, timelines, and evaluation criteria. Utilizes a variety of training methods, such as workshops, and e-learning to address different learning styles.

Content Creation: Designs, delivers and evaluates training programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance. Creates and curates training content, ensuring it is up-to-date, relevant, and engaging. Leverage industry best practices and innovative approaches to enhance the effectiveness of training materials. Leadership Development: Designs supervisory and leadership development programs to cultivate a strong and effective leadership team. Identifies and implements best practices and innovative solutions for continuous improvement of the programs.

Organizational Effectiveness: Promotes and supports the full cycle of performance management including planning, goal setting, coaching feedback, and development planning. Consults with leaders to identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness; conducts backssments and analysis to recommend team and organizational improvements. Evaluation and Feedback: Establishes metrics to measure the success of training programs. Demonstrates the ability to carry out analyses on the performance of training programs while drawing insights that lead to their improvement and formulating lasting solutions and the development of new strategies.

Collaboration: Works closely with the COE, HR business centers, and other stakeholders to understand their training needs and align programs accordingly. Partners with all levels of the administration and work groups to ensure they realize business goals and objectives in alignment with the university's mission and strategic plan. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience with at least 1+ year(s) of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla.

Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in training and organizational development, with a proven track record of program design and delivery. Proven experience as a Training and Development leader at a manager level or above. Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Office and Workday or similar learning management systems and training software. Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Classification title: Associate Director, Learning & Organizational Effectiveness Are Benefits Important to You? Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers: Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays Retirement savings options Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions Education assistance Flexible work environment And more.For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.

Who Are We? Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U. S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U. S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university.

With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph. D. 's. certificates, and more. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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