Senior Manager, Talent Development

Senior Manager, Talent Development Apply now Job no: 562698 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: Chancellor's Office Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time Chancellor's Office Statement Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Senior Manager, Talent Development. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Salary The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $115,500 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work Arrangements Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California. Premium Benefits Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Generous vacation plan 15 paid holidays a year Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members) Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package Classification Administrator II Position Information The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Development to play a key role in designing, developing and delivering professional development courses, classes and programs for Chancellor's Office employees. This work includes collaborating with key stakeholders (such as COHR, SMEs, systemwide workforce planning teams and vendors) to identify the Chancellor's Office's organizational needs; creating and sourcing suitable educational materials for in-person and online delivery; facilitating in-person and virtual classes; evaluating the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of professional development offerings; and designing post-program activities for ongoing development. In short, this position helps ensure that Chancellor's Office employees are developing skills and capabilities in an effective, targeted way that supports personal development and engagement, and promotes the growth of our organization. In addition to supporting the Chancellor's Office, this position also occasionally supports wider systemwide talent development initiatives, providing consultation, program design and delivery, and evaluation in alignment with wider CSU priorities. APPLICANTS CALLED IN TO INTERVIEW WILL BE GIVEN A SKILLS TEST. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Systemwide Talent Development, the Senior Manager, Talent Development will perform duties as outlined below: Chancellor's Office Talent Development: -Consult with Chancellor's Office executives, managers and HR partners, subject-matter experts and other stakeholders to identify learning and development needs; conduct needs assessments, surveys and focus groups; and develop implementation plans. -Design, develop and deliver CO-specific professional development courses, classes, workshops and programs, using online and in-person formats and aligning offerings with CO goals, HR priorities, CSU standards and adult-learning best practices. -Create and source suitable learning materials, including online courses, job aids, toolkits and other resources, and ada t appropriate systemwide materials to meet the needs of CO employees and managers. -Facilitate custom CO learning experiences, including webcasts, virtual classes and in-person training, to develop employees' knowledge, skills and competencies. -Coordinate coaching and mentoring opportunities and engage internal subject-matter experts or external vendors when specialized expertise is needed. -Evaluate and report on the effectiveness, value and relevance of CO talent development efforts using participant and stakeholder feedback, dashboards, scorecards and other measures; use findings to support continuous improvement. -Coordinate with appropriate HR partners to support completion of required training for CO employees, including discrimination and harassment prevention, Gender Equity/Title IX and Conflict of Interest training. -Provide advice on collaborative learning and communication technology, research trends in organizational and professional development, and implement creative and innovative learning tools and practices. Systemwide Talent Development: -Own and manage the CSU's proprietary supervisory training program to ensure accuracy and relevance of all facilitator and learner materials. -Facilitate in-person and virtual offerings of the management training program for Chancellor's Office staff and as needed, campus or systemwide sessions. -Schedule annual train-the-facilitator sessions to certify campus trainers and support consistent implementation of the program across the CSU system. -As necessary, engage and coordinate with external vendors to deliver the management training program. Promote Chancellor's Office Talent Development and Engagement: -Prepare and edit promotional materials for CO talent development offerings and distribute them through appropriate CO communication channels. -Endorse and support talent development programs and platforms relevant to CO employees, acting as an ambassador for available learning and development services. -Update and manage CO orientation materials, learning resources and the training catalog to ensure that information about opportunities is accurate, relevant and accessible. -Promote CO professional development opportunities that foster a culture of learning and collaboration, enhance employee engagement and confirm the CSU as an employer of choice. Promote Cross-Campus Collaboration: -Serve as the interface between systemwide talent development and campus partners in the sharing, promotion and distribution of professional development opportunities beyond campus borders. -Promote and coordinate cross-campus off