The Leadership Development Facilitator is a strategic partner and trusted leadership coach within the Organizational Learning & Leadership Development team, responsible for advancing a culture of leadership excellence, continuous learning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across Central Piedmont. Serving as a catalyst for individual and organizational growth, this role designs, facilitates, and continuously improves leadership development experiences that strengthen leadership capabilities, foster employee success, and support the College's mission of transforming lives through education.
This position plays a critical role in developing current and future leaders by facilitating impactful learning experiences, supporting leadership initiatives, guiding onboarding and integration efforts, and creating opportunities for employees to grow, connect, and contribute to a thriving workplace culture. Through collaboration with leaders, departments, and Human Resources, the Leadership Development Facilitator helps cultivate an engaged workforce aligned with Central Piedmont's strategic priorities, values, and commitment to student and employee success.
Leadership Development Strategy & Talent Growth
- Facilitates leadership development experiences that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, collaboration, accountability, and organizational performance
- Partners with leaders and stakeholders across the College to support strategic leadership initiatives aligned with institutional priorities and workforce development goals
- Supports leadership competency development through learning programs, coaching conversations, assessments, and developmental resources
- Assists in identifying leadership development needs and opportunities through data analysis, employee feedback, organizational assessments, and engagement survey results
- Contributes to the development and implementation of leadership pathways that support talent growth, succession readiness, and career advancement
- Supports the evaluation of leadership development initiatives and recommends continuous improvements to maximize organizational impact
Leadership Onboarding & Integration
- Leads the planning, facilitation, and continuous enhancement of O.N.E., ensuring new employees and leaders establish a strong connection to Central Piedmont's mission, vision, values, culture, and strategic objectives
- Collaborates with Human Resources, hiring managers, and College stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive onboarding experience that accelerates engagement, productivity, and long-term success
- Develops and facilitates leadership transition and onboarding experiences that enable new leaders to effectively navigate the organization and build meaningful relationships
- Evaluates onboarding effectiveness through feedback, participation data, and business outcomes to continuously improve the employee and leadership experience
Leadership Engagement & Culture Development
- Designs and facilitates programs, initiatives, and experiences that strengthen organizational culture, foster belonging, and promote an inclusive leadership environment
- Creates opportunities for leaders and employees to engage in meaningful conversations, shared learning, and collaborative problem-solving
- Facilitates employee engagement initiatives that reinforce organizational values, recognize contributions, and strengthen community across the College
- Promotes a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth through intentional leadership and employee development experiences
Facilitation, Coaching & Learning Delivery
- Facilitates engaging leadership development programs, workshops, cohort experiences, and learning sessions focused on communication, emotional intelligence, change leadership, collaboration, coaching, and workplace effectiveness
- Provides coaching support and developmental guidance to leaders and employees to enhance individual performance and leadership capability
- Utilizes adult learning principles and facilitation best practices to create meaningful, learner-centered experiences that drive behavior change and professional growth
- Supports the design, delivery, and evaluation of leadership and professional development curriculum across multiple delivery formats
Strategic Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness
- Serves as a trusted partner and consultant to leaders, departments, and stakeholders on leadership development, employee engagement, organizational culture, and workforce effectiveness initiatives
- Collaborates with Human Resources and other College partners to align leadership development efforts with talent management, employee engagement, and organizational priorities
- Advises leaders on strategies that strengthen team performance, employee development, workplace culture, and organizational success
- Supports cross-functional initiatives that advance Central Piedmont's commitment to leadership excellence, employee success, and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships:
Direction Received: Reports to the AVP Organizational Learning & Leadership Development, with a dotted line to HR Operations & Talent Acquisition
Direction Given: None
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in organizational development, Human Resources, Education, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in employee engagement, talent development, or culture-building roles
- Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience designing and implementing engagement programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Experience in higher education or mission-driven organizations
- Familiarity with employee lifecycle models, design thinking, and engagement frameworks
- Knowledge of adult learning principles
- ICF certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
- Knowledge of principles of employee lifecycle (preboarding through retention)
- Fundamentals of design thinking and employee journey mapping
- Adult learning theory and facilitation skills
- Understanding of data literacy, analysis, and synthesis
- Communication skills including the ability to build compelling narratives that will connect employees to Central Piedmont’s mission, vision, and impact
- Technical and business acumen
Working Conditions:
Typical Office environment