| Purpose of Position: Would you thrive in a workplace recognized for being student-ready, regionally-engaged and one that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility? NKU promotes a culture of excellence, acting with integrity, fostering a community of belonging, working with creativity and innovation, and maintaining a climate of collegiality. Join the Norse family as a strategic training & development professional who can provide dynamic leadership at a growing university. You will be joining NKU at a pivotal moment in its history. With the excitement of a new President, Dr. Ashish Vaidya, and the new strategic framework—Success by Design, and the spring 2019 launch of a comprehensive fundraising campaign, the institution is poised to deliver on its long-standing commitment to student success and regional engagement while generating impactful scholarly and creative endeavors in a more purposeful way. The Director of Training and Development will work collaboratively with leaders across campus in the pursuit of innovative, bold ideas that build on institutional history, culture and values while charting an adventurous course, communicating the strategic priorities clearly with internal and external stakeholders. The key points of focus for campus leaders will be to: Embody and cultivate NKU's values in their departments, across campus and with our community.
Promote a culture that fosters and celebrates excellence.
Engage in honest, fair, and ethical behavior with integrity at the heart of every decision and action.
Foster a community of belonging by embracing equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
Approach our work—how we teach, engage and serve—with creativity and innovation.
Maintain a climate of collegiality built on respect and characterized by open communication and shared responsibility. Embrace and fully support the mission of Northern Kentucky University to deliver innovative, student-centered education and engage in impactful scholarly and creative endeavors, all of which empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic, and social vitality of the region through the implementation of the strategic framework – Success by Design. Exercise innovation and creativity focusing on the three pillars for student success: access, completion and career & community engagement. Possess an authentic desire and ability to become a true member of the NKU community Primary Responsibilities : The Director of Training and Development is a leadership position reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer and is responsible for the creation and execution of a comprehensive and integrated employee learning strategy. This position will be accountable for designing, developing and managing a learning curriculum including instructional materials, training courses, and multimedia technologies that facilitate the development of the University's employees in support of the overall mission of the University and its strategic framework. This director collaborates with Faculty and Staff leaders, HR partners and employees across campus to determine requirements, design and deliver training, identify and create action plans to address training and development gaps; evaluate current training plans to ensure they are meeting the needs of the university; source appropriate training solutions and develop, administer and track university-wide and job specific compliance training;. In addition, the Director of Training and Development will leverage the knowledge and experience of subject matter experts to achieve desired goals and source appropriate training solutions to meet training and employee development needs. Qualifications : Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible functional experience related to professional development or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of the Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, HR, and Talent Development. Knowledge of adult learning theory, training needs identification methods, program design and evaluation methods. Strong platform presentation and verbal communication skills, instructional design knowledge and blended learning techniques. Experience supervising others, advanced analytical and project management skills with attention to detail necessary. Must have the ability to work collegiality and effectively with a wide range of constituencies and diverse community. Must also be self-motivated and handle confidential material in a professional manner. Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of functional experience in Organizational Development, Certifications and experience in assessments, developmental instruments and programs such as DiSC, MBTI, 360 assessments, and solutions based facilitation, and DDI. PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP a plus.
Experience in a higher education, non-profit, or public sector organization preferred.
Application review will begin immediately. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience: 10 years Quick Link: 8564 | 
