Job ID: 324568
Job Title: Organization Development and Learning Associate (UL395)
Job Code: 9356C1
Location: Twin Cities
Empl Group: Acad Prof and Admin
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Qualifications
Required:
• BA/BS in human resources, organization development, human resource development applied behavioral sciences, business administration, liberal arts or related field.
• Five (5) years of related professional work experience.
• Experience working with leadership to assess an organization’s needs and design solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team of colleagues who have diverse work and diverse experiences.
• Experience developing and presenting effective training materials using a variety of media.
• Demonstrated ability to gather data, analyze information and prepare reports.
• Demonstrated commitment and achievement in advancing diversity and inclusivity.
• Proficient with technologies and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite.
Preferred:
• Master’s degree in human resources management, organization development, applied behavioral sciences, business administration, instructional design, or learning science.
• Work experience in an academic library.
• Knowledge of HR disciplines, including competency modeling, workforce planning, performance management, recruiting, and onboarding.
• Instruction and productivity technology.
About the Job
The University of Minnesota Libraries invites applications to apply for a collaborative and creative Learning and Organization Development (OD) Associate position. We seek applicants who are excited about the opportunity to be part of an academic institution and a Libraries’ award-winning, innovative model of library service. The University Libraries organization is distributed across 12 sites on the Twin Cities campus, with a staff of approximately 350, including the state-funded Minitex program.
Summary
The Learning and Organization Development Associate coordinates and provides educational and development programs to develop individual and Libraries organizational capacity. The Associate supports continuous learning and the development of skills to ensure the Libraries can advance the University’s mission and goals. This position provides a range of consultation services to Libraries leaders and managers on the development and implementation of key strategies and training for creating and sustaining a high performing organization. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Libraries and those engaged in similar endeavors throughout the University, the Learning and Organization Development Associate leads efforts to strengthen the Libraries capacity to advance new directions that require significant and ongoing shifts in resources and commitments, aligns the work and people with the strategic direction of the Libraries, and creates and implements staff development programs that foster highly effective management and leadership structures. The Learning and Organization Development Associate is responsible for the development of program proposals including resource requirements, and for program administration. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and Organization Development.
Responsibilities:
Learning and Development 80%
• Research, design, develop, implement, and evaluate organizational development projects, including management and staff development and leadership training programs, collaborating with outside consultants where appropriate.
• Obtain and/or develop effective training materials utilizing a variety of media. Ensure that development and delivery of training reflects best practices of adult education theory using a variety of delivery methods: instructor-led, mentoring, job aids, eLearning.
• Educates and develops Libraries leadership and staff in areas such as development planning, employee engagement, team effectiveness, cross functional team efforts, and project management.
• Evaluate, organize, and implement new employee on-boarding/orientation process and transition to assigned departments. Conduct new hire and recurring training as needed.
• Develop and maintain organizational communications to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Maintain and update the on-line training resources.
• Provide facilitation for Libraries groups or teams.
Organization Development 10%
• Serves as internal consultant to Libraries leadership, divisional, and departmental management to solve problems, and facilitate organization development.
Human Resources 10%
• Participate in and support the Libraries’ process for national librarian searches.
This is a full-time, 12-month, annual renewable contract, academic administrative position. The Libraries offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.
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