Manager, Learning and Development

Walden University; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Manager of Learning and Development to oversee training and resource delivery. This role involves managing a team, evaluating training effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with policies. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range based on experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with 6% employer match

Flexible Time Off

12 paid holidays

Annual incentive program

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in a training environment.
• Proven ability to maintain stakeholder relationships in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Training function within the Learning and Development team.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and implement project requests.
• Continuously assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Training

Tools

Project Management software

Job description

Company Description

About Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or certificate. The university has graduated over 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday, to foster creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

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Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

The Manager of Learning and Development will oversee the daily workflow related to developing and delivering training and resources. Under the guidance of the Senior Director, this role supports change management strategies, training intake, and the overall direction of the Training team. The manager leads a team of Training Specialists responsible for training facilitation, including onboarding colleagues for enrollment and student success teams.

Responsibilities

1. Manage the Training function within the Learning and Development team, including 2 Senior Training Specialists and 1 Training Specialist.
2. Evaluate, prioritize, and implement project requests submitted via the team intake form, considering internal resources and business priorities.
3. Oversee the workflow of the Training team, recommending resource shifts to ensure timely delivery aligned with business expectations.
4. Lead communication and change management planning and execution.
5. Continuously assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with institutional departments to identify training opportunities.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
8. Ensure compliance with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree in Training, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in a training environment, focusing on instructional systems design.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of project management experience preferred.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain stakeholder relationships in complex environments.
• Expertise in the full lifecycle of learning and development, including instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance management.
• Experience in improving employee performance through training programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Project Management software.

Additional Information

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,696.34 and $108,334.92, adjusted based on experience, location, and other factors. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401k with a 6% employer match; Flexible Time Off; 12 paid holidays; and participation in an annual incentive program.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from minority groups, females, individuals with disabilities, veterans, gender identities, and sexual orientations.