Director, Training and Development (FT),AFREDIREDCHR

Inside Higher Ed; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 100,953 - 123,387; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits plan

Competitive starting salaries

Job summary

A community college in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is seeking a Director of Training and Development. The role requires leading a team to manage training programs, implementing effective development strategies, and ensuring staff success. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. The starting salary is $112,170 annually, along with a generous benefits plan. Applications are accepted until January 11, 2026. A background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in training and development programs.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage department team members.
• Design and evaluate training programs.
• Facilitate training sessions and meetings.

Skills

Adult Learning Theory

Consultative skills

Customer service orientation

E-Learning tools

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Director, Training and Development (FT), AFREDIREDCHR

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The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, manage and supervise department team members to ensure organizational, department and individual success.
• In collaboration with College Leadership, research, design, implement, monitor and evaluate training and development programs for COD employee groups.
• Leveraging current research and best practices in adult/andragogical learning, analyze needs to develop new training or development programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Oversee the administration of new employee orientation and employee onboarding. Support the development and constant process improvement of a comprehensive employee lifecycle program to ensure employees are supported from the onboarding process, throughout their employment, and when they leave the College.
• Work with the Human Resources leadership team to develop and coordinate learning, training or development based on needs identified through HR interactions and consultations.
• Confer with leadership and constituency groups to assess development needs through various feedback methods.
• Consult with department supervisors and College leadership to recommend solutions for department challenges and opportunities, providing learning interventions as needed.
• Deliver training or facilitate meetings with department as needed. Provide facilitation services and training as requested by College leadership.
• Coordinate faculty training needs in conjunction with the Coordinator, Faculty Development and other Academic Affairs partners.
• Research and recommend outside facilitators and trainers for College training or meetings.
• Facilitate and deliver training as appropriate.
• Develop training and development strategic plan for recommendations to the Vice President, Human Resources.
• Oversee the employee Learning Management Systems (LMS) of the College, to include evaluation and assessment of LMS capacities and make recommendations to the Vice President of Human Resources as necessary.
• Provide oversight for Staff Development Days activities.
• Work with College departments to provide requested training and teambuilding.
• Maintain records of employee participation and instructor evaluations for all compliance, training and development offerings. Partner with departments to house their required training records within the employee LMS.
• Serve as liaison to and participate on institutional committees as appropriate.
• Solicit and review proposals for internal development workshops and courses.
• Participate in grants as they relate to the training and development programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience
  • Minimum five years proven track record in the development, implementation, and facilitation of training and development programs for all levels of staff required.
  • Significant knowledge of Adult Learning Theory required.
  • Advanced consultative skills and the ability to effectively facilitate training classes and meetings required.
  • Direct experience developing training and development strategic plans and managing and developing a training and development budget required.
  • Strong customer service orientation required.
  • Proven track record in managing training and development projects from development to implementation including program maintenance required.
  • Appropriate experience with E-Learning tools and technology required.
  • Proven track record in identifying training programs and vendor selection.
  • Proven track record in managing staff required.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English required.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Professional experience in an academic institution a plus.
  • Experience in a union environment preferred.
  • Utilize standard office equipment including computers to perform the duties of this position.
  • Office environment.
  • This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Pay grade: 15; Starting salary beginning at $112,170/annually. Competitive starting salaries are dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan.

To apply please submit your electronic application, unofficial transcripts, current curriculum vita, a cover letter including a list of three references.

Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. CST, January 11, 2026. This position requires a pre-employment background and drug screen.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans’ status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.