POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Director of Human Resources, Organizational and Talent Development
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1342
GRADE 45
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Human Resources
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Assistant Director of Human Resources, Organizational and Talent Development is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive professional development and work related training program. This position, supports University business goals and objectives for improving organizational performance, efficiencies and effectiveness by developing education, training and development programs as well as learning opportunities for all employees through workshops, seminars, conferences, and online training programs, utilizing internal and contracted resources. This position oversees the administration of the University’s professional learning management system, including vendor review, contract administration, training catalog, registrations, attendance, individual employee training histories, and annual reporting. This role oversee federal and state compliance training delivery and documentation. Serves as an internal consultant to University units for the development and coordination of specialized programs to address specific needs or concerns and determines employee professional development and work-related training needs throughout the University-system by using assessment questionnaires, tests, and interviews, conducting surveys, reviewing performance evaluations, and consulting with supervisors, department heads and directors as well as develop and manage specialized leadership and team development for supervisors and individual contributors.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Human Resource Management, Communications, Management, Educational Administration or a related field. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least three years of responsible experience in employee training and development is required, which must include demonstrated responsibilities for the identification, development, and coordination of training and development programs. Experience in presenting training programs, leading group discussions, or in facilitating such activities is required.
Skills: Management and supervisory skills are required. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, particularly as they relate to working with various publics, are required. Creation and delivery of training programs by using presentation software and hardware are required. Development and maintenance of training databases are preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports University business goals and objectives for improving organizational performance, efficiencies and effectiveness by developing education, training and development programs and learning opportunities for all employees through workshops, seminars, conferences, and online training programs, utilizing internal and contracted resources.2. Serves as an internal consultant to University units for the development and coordination of specialized programs to address specific needs or concerns and determines employee professional development and work-related training needs throughout the University-system by using assessment questionnaires, tests, and interviews, conducting surveys, reviewing performance evaluations, and consulting with supervisors, department heads and directors as well as develop and manage specialized leadership and team development for supervisors and individual contributors.
3. Manages the successful delivery of training and development programs, including the marketing, registration, coordination, execution, and management of content and delivery. Manages and monitors administrative tasks necessary for program development and administration and executive; manage schedules, budgets, promotion, and all other logistics associated with programming.
4. Evaluate, analyze, and assess programs and initiatives to ensure curriculum design and educational effectiveness, including quality, relevance, and return on investment. Create and maintain comprehensive evaluation instruments and assessment results. Prepare analytical data for evaluation purposes.
5. Presents and facilitates specific topical training and development to University employees, supervisors, directors, department heads, and administrators by remaining knowledgeable of educational development processes and techniques.
6. Develops a comprehensive marketing plan for promoting and educating University employees about available training opportunities.
7. Assists employee retention by administering employee engagement and networking events and activities, presenting job-specific training programs, supporting internal and external development opportunities, providing supervisory development programs, and promoting job-related training and personal development.
8. Oversees the administration of the University’s professional learning management system, including vendor review, contract administration, training catalog, registrations, attendance, individual employee training histories, and annual reporting. Oversee federal and state compliance training delivery and documentation.
9. Manages funds by preparing and maintaining budgets related to all development programs. Assess the cost-effectiveness of the training and development programming, ensuring good stewardship and optimum utilization of funds.
10. Employs sound instructional and informational design and a strong understanding of Missouri State’s culture.
11. Hire and supervise full-time, part-time, graduate assistant, and student employees.
12. Maintain a keen understanding of learning & development trends, strategies, and best practices. Remains competent and current through membership in professional organizations, self-directed professional reading, professional journals, newsletters and contacts, attending professional development conferences, courses, or workshops.
13. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
14. Contributes to the overall success of the Office of Human Resources by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Assistant Director of Human Resources, Organizational and Talent Development and supervises full-time, part-time, graduate assistants, and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JUNE 2023
