Director of Talent Development and Employee Engagement

The Director of Talent Development & Employee Engagement leads the strategy, design, and continuous improvement of enterprise learning and employee development initiatives that support employee growth, engagement, and organizational effectiveness across Ivy Tech Community College. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Talent Development & Employee Engagement, this role serves as a strategic partner to the Human Resource team, leaders, and stakeholders across the College, developing scalable, learner-centered experiences that support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, professional development, leadership growth, retention, and career progression. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution to deliver impactful, scalable learning and engagement solutions across a statewide system.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise learning solutions across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, professional development, leadership growth, and career progression, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and employee needs.
  

• Oversee the administration and governance of the learning management system, including course publishing approvals, Workday Learning decisions, coordination of the statewide eLearning calendar, and resolution of user support cases to ensure efficient and effective delivery of learning
  

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of statewide & departmental e-learning solutions using Articulate and other authoring tools
  

• Champion a strengths-based and engagement-focused learning culture by integrating employee engagement and team effectiveness frameworks, including Gallup methodologies and CliftonStrengths, into organizational learning strategies and development initiatives.
  

• Direct the optimization of the organization's learning platforms and external partnerships, including the curation of scalable learning collections and development pathways, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and sustained user engagement.
  

• Collaborate with leaders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional stakeholders, including HR partners, to design and deliver high-impact, learner-centered development experiences.
  

• Collaborate on the development and execution of communication strategies that support employee development, engagement, learning initiatives, and departmental programs, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely messaging across the organization.
  

• Collaborate on the collection, management, and reporting of departmental and engagement data, translating data into actionable insights and training stakeholders on effective interpretation and use.
  

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Vice President of Talent Development & Employee Engagement

SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

HIRING RANGE: $55,000 - 61,000

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in organizational design, Industrial Psychology, Education, Communications, Human Resource Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in learning and development, instructional design, facilitation, employee engagement, organizational development, or related areas.
  

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with demonstrated experience delivering dynamic learning experiences through instructor-led, virtual, and web-based delivery methods.
  

• Experience creating, maintaining, and administering learning materials within a learning management system (LMS), with Workday Learning experience preferred.
  

• Must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OneDrive, SharePoint, Articulate, Canva, and emerging AI-enabled learning tools.
  

• Knowledge of employee engagement and team effectiveness principles, including Gallup engagement methodologies and CliftonStrengths frameworks preferred.
  

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality, attention to detail, and adherence to timelines.
  

• Ability to work independently and coordinate initiatives across a dispersed campus system and matrixed organizational environment.
  

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. Ability to commute between sites/campuses as needed.
  

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to campuses across Indiana as needed for professional engagement.
  

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
  
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
  
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
  
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
  
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
  

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
  
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
  
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
  
• Paid professional development opportunities
  

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
  
• Flexible work arrangements where available
  
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
  
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
  

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
  

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.