Manager, Learning and Development

Adtalem Global Education Inc; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Manager of Learning and Development to oversee training resources and manage a team of Training Specialists. The role involves evaluating training effectiveness and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in training and management.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan with 6% Employer Match

Flexible Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in a training environment.
• At least 2 years supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Training function within the Learning and Development team.
• Continuously evaluate and improve training effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various institutional departments.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Project 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 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, or certificate programs. Walden 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. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

Visit WaldenU.edu for more information and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

In this position, the Manager of Learning and Development will manage the daily workflow related to the development and delivery of training and training resources. Under the guidance of the Senior Director, this individual will support the strategy around change management, training intake, and the overall direction of the Training team. This individual manages a team of Training Specialists who support training facilitation, including colleague onboarding for enrollment and student success teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Training function within the Learning and Development team, including 2 Senior Training Specialists and 1 Training Specialist.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and implement project requests submitted via the team intake form, considering internal resource availability and business priorities.
• Oversee workflow of the Training team, recommending resource shifts to ensure timely delivery aligned with business expectations.
• Lead communication and change management planning and execution.
• Continuously evaluate and improve training effectiveness, making recommendations for enhancements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various institutional departments to identify training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a training environment, focusing on instructional systems design.
• At least 2 years supervisory or management experience preferred.
• At least 1 year project management experience preferred.
• Experience within the higher education industry preferred.
• Proven ability to maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment.
• 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 and measurement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in project management software and other relevant computer skills.

Additional Information

Salary range for this position is between $70,696.34 and $108,334.92, with actual pay based on experience, location, and other factors. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401k plan with a 6% employer match; flexible time off; 12 paid holidays; and participation in an annual incentive program. For more details, visit https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all protected classes.