Organizational Learning Specialist

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Posting Details

Posting Details Position Number: 111043 Title: Specialist Functional Title: Organizational Learning Specialist Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular Applicant Search Category: Staff University Authorized FTE: 1.000 Unit: SVPAAP-Center for Leadership & Organizational Change Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Background Checks

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position: This position supports the University's strategic commitment to invest in people and communities through the design, development, implementation, administration, and assessment of learning programs for University faculty and staff offered through the Center for Leadership & Organizational Change (CLOC). CLOC, a unit in the Provost's Office, supports organizational change, develops people, and provides custom solutions. Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications: Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Organizational Development, or related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years experience as an instructional designer, facilitator, presenter, or consultant.
• Demonstrated experience with program evaluation and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in creating e-learning content.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of training design and delivery, program management, and adult learning theory
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to be creative, flexible, and innovative.
• Excellent English-language verbal and written communication skills including attention to detail and the ability to listen effectively.
• Superior social-emotional skills including self-awareness and management, making. responsible decisions, building and nurturing relationships, working on a team, and partnering with others for success.
• Appreciation for and commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Preferences: Preferences:

• Master's degree.
• Experience with technology applications including Articulate, Google Suite, and Qualtrics.
• Experience with social media marketing and promotion.
• Coaching experience or certification.
• Understanding of higher education context, structure, and idiosyncrasies.
• Experience with design software such as Canva.

Additional Certifications: Additional Information: More job details:

• With CLOC's learning and development (L & D) team, design, develop, implement, and assess campus-wide L & D efforts including UMD's Excellence in Supervision initiative, a comprehensive development program for all University supervisors

• Assess effectiveness and impact of CLOC's learning and development programs through qualitative and quantitative approaches

• Facilitate CLOC's existing learning and development programs for faculty and staff

• Design and develop new programs to meet emergent individual and campus needs

• Develop and implement materials (print, social media, web) to increase awareness and participation in CLOC programs

Applicants must submit a sample facilitator agenda, slide deck, or eLearning that demonstrates their style and skill in this area. This can be submitted under supplementary document 1. Salary: $73,840-$92,300. Learn more about CLOC at cloc.umd.edu and go.umd.edu/get2knowCLOC Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment. Must have close visual acuity to perform activities including reading print and electronic materials and preparing and analyzing data and figures.
• Must have the ability to travel to campus and occasionally across the state of MD.
• This position is telework eligible following University guidelines (currently up to two days per week telework).

Posting Date: 05/13/2024 Closing Date: 06/03/2024 Open Until Filled No Best Consideration Date Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.