Position Title:
Administrative Director Leadership and Employee Development
Department:
Talent Management
Job Description:
As the Administrative Director of Leadership and Employee Development, you will play a key role in driving the strategic direction and implementation of comprehensive programs to enhance our workforce's skills, capabilities, and effectiveness. Responsible for designing and implementing leadership and staff (non-clinical) development and succession planning programs that drive high performance, enhance leadership skills, and increase employee engagement at OU Health. Reporting to the Vice President Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness, you will oversee the planning, development, and execution of leadership development initiatives, employee training programs, and organizational learning initiatives. This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning and performance as we strive to be Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice.
Essential Responsibilities:
The responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. The inability to perform these responsibilities with or without accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Partner with the Vice President of Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for all levels of leaders and employees including program design, assessment, learning content development, and vendor partnerships.
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership and HR Business Partners to assess learning needs, helping to define and drive desired organizational learning outcomes.
- Create and maintain a robust curriculum of leadership development courses, workshops, and resources tailored to address identified learning needs that support the leader and employees’ career journey.
- Oversee the design, development, and delivery of leadership development programs, employee training initiatives, coaching and mentoring, and organizational learning experiences. (Guild Education, OU Health Leadership Academies, Book Clubs, Leadership Lunch and Learns, etc.)
- Strategically plan, coordinate, and execute Quarterly Leadership Forums for senior leaders in the organization, ensuring that the QLFs are aligned with OU Health’s strategic domains and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth among senior leaders.
- Lead OU Health’s succession planning process, identifying and developing high-potential talent, to ensure continuity and sustainability in key leadership roles at OU Health.
- Conduct regular assessments to identify organizational learning needs, skill gaps, and development priorities across all levels of the organization.
- Maintain and continuously improve the internal learning Hub page (GrowU) to support leaders and employees in reaching their career aspirations at OU Health.
- Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and training providers to source relevant content and resources to support talent development initiatives.
- Ensure that OU Health’s Leadership Competency Model is incorporated into all TD&OE programs that enhance the employee life cycle, promoting leadership behaviors that are necessary to drive high performance across the enterprise.
- Serve as an internal consultant to system leaders, business units, and clinical leaders consulting on the design, implementation, and adoption of strategic initiatives.
- Create a talent development dashboard and use the data to recommend and drive organizational performance.
- Partner with the Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Culture to achieve excellence in our people and culture strategic domain by ensuring leadership and employee development can be seen in all Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness programs.
- Monitor industry trends, best practices, and emerging research in leadership and employee development to continuously incorporate insights to enhance program offerings and delivery methods.
- Manage and develop a team of direct reports to create and implement strategic and impactful talent development programs
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Administrative Leadership, Business Administration, or related field required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 7 Years of Experience in Leadership and Employee Development, Organizational Learning, Corporate Training, Program Design and Implementation, and Succession Planning.
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Preferred: Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and or Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of leadership and adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to develop practical learning experiences tailored to diverse learner needs.
- Knowledge of training and development methodologies, techniques, and tools, including needs assessment, curriculum design, delivery methods, and evaluation metrics.
- Understanding of talent management processes, including talent assessment, succession planning, performance management, and career development.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning platforms, and other learning technologies to support the delivery and administration of training programs.
- Ability to think strategically and align learning and development initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, anticipating future needs and trends.
- Flexible and adaptable to change, knows how to respond to shifting priorities and adjust strategies and plans accordingly.
- Understand how to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels, build consensus, and gain buy-in for learning and development initiatives.
- Exhibit emotional intelligence to understand and address the needs, motivations, and aspirations of all employees, creating supportive learning and growth environments.
- Commitment to achieving results and driving continuous improvement, focusing on measuring the effectiveness and impact of learning and development programs.
- Strong ethical and professional standards, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of leadership and decision-making
- Strong leadership and management skills to inspire, motivate, and effectively lead a team of talent development professionals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely, facilitate discussions, and present information.
- Proficient facilitation skills to lead workshops, training sessions, and group discussions, creating engaging and interactive learning experiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify challenges, analyze root causes, and develop innovative solutions to address organizational learning and development needs.
- Effective project and program management skills to plan, organize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with program objectives.
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