Director of Learning and Development

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Recognition Events

Job summary

A nonprofit healthcare organization in Pittsburgh seeks a Director of Learning and Development. This role involves strategic leadership, designing training programs across multiple departments, and fostering a continuous learning environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a strong background in instructional design and project management. This position offers extensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in learning and development, preferably in healthcare or education.
• Experience developing training for interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong skills in building relationships across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive learning strategy.
• Develop and execute training programs on various topics.
• Collaborate with departments for staff development and compliance.

Skills

Instructional design

Communication skills

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

E-learning tools

Job description

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title

Director of Learning and Development

Location

1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Schedule

Monday through Friday, Full Time, Onsite

Responsibilities

The Director of Learning & Development (L&D) is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive organizational learning strategy that strengthens workforce capabilities and advances The Children’s Institute’s mission. This role provides strategic leadership while also supporting hands‑on development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs across clinical services, The Day School, community programs, and administrative functions.
The Director ensures staff receive high‑quality training aligned to regulatory requirements, best practices in pediatric care and education, and the organization’s culture of excellence. This leader will collaborate closely with Human Resources, Clinical Leadership, The Day School, Compliance, and key operational partners to build a continuous learning environment that supports employee growth, retention, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, organization‑wide learning and development strategy aligned with CI’s mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify current and emerging training needs across programs, including clinical, educational, operational, and leadership development priorities.

Training Program Development

• Design, coordinate, and deliver training programs across topics such as:
• Clinical competencies (in collaboration with Clinical Leadership)
• Trauma‑informed care
• Safety, compliance, and regulatory training
• Customer service and family experience
• Leadership and supervisory development
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Communication and collaboration skills

Organizational Learning Infrastructure

• Lead the optimization and management of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Establish standardized training processes, onboarding pathways, and staff competency tracking.

Leadership Development & Coaching

• Develop leadership capability across the organization through structured programs, coaching, and targeted development plans.
• Support leaders in performance management practices, including feedback, coaching, and team development.

Partnership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with all departments: Clinical Services, The Day School for staff development, Human Resources, Compliance and Quality and IT.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Establish metrics and evaluation systems to measure learning impact, training effectiveness, and staff development outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on training participation, compliance completion rates, competency progress, and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in learning and development, staff training, organizational development, or professional education—preferably in healthcare, education, or nonprofit settings.
• Experience developing and delivering training for interdisciplinary teams (clinical, educational, and administrative).
• Experience with LMS platforms, e‑learning tools, and competency‑based learning systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong instructional design and curriculum development skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and public speaking abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse teams and disciplines.
• Knowledge of pediatric care environments, special education, regulatory training requirements, and trauma‑informed practices (preferred).
• Strong project management, organization, and data‑tracking skills.
• Skilled in change management and fostering a culture of learning.

Benefits Summary

• Medical and Prescription insurance—choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision—free coverage for team members
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid—6 weeks
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non‑profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR—employer paid
• Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can’t wait to meet you! The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.