Manager of Professional Development

Harris Beach Murtha; City of Albany (NY); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Manager of Professional Development to lead and oversee the delivery of training and development. The role focuses on strategic training for a growing law firm with over 165 years of success, and requires managing training operations and coordinating onboarding for new hires.

The ideal candidate has adult education experience, 5+ years in the field, strong communication skills, and familiarity with LMS and eLearning tools.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education/ adult learning or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Law firm experience a plus.

Aufgaben

• Manage the daily operations of the department, including oversite of new hire training and learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and lead a team to develop and deliver training.
• Evaluate potential resources and load balancing to maximize value from a small team.
• Coordinate training team coverage to support onboarding of new hires.
• Maintain and administer the Introduction to Technology curriculum for new hires.

Kenntnisse

Office Suite

Communication

Project management

Training development

LMS familiarity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LMS software

eLearning tools

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Albany, Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, NY; Hartford, CT (100% in the office)

Position Overview

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Manager of Professional Development to provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of training and development. For those who have strategic training and development experience and are excited about an innovative, growing law firm with over 165 years of success.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience with adult education (preferred)
• 5+ years of related work experience (preferred)
• Law firm experience a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Knowledge of eLearning software and on-line training tools
• Familiarity with a Learning Management System (LMS) as to how to manage users, courses, assessments, and reporting is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and efficiently respond to timely requests and concerns

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the department, including oversight of new hire training and supporting a variety of new and ongoing learning initiatives (e.g., Skill Building Sessions).
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, and lead a team of professionals to develop and deliver training.
• Evaluate potential resources and load balancing to generate maximum value from a small team.
• Coordinate the training team’s coverage to support the firm’s onboarding process for new hires.
• Maintain and administer the firm’s Introduction to Technology curriculum that provides systems/software training for new hires.
• Work with trainers to monitor a person’s progress as they transition into their role and provide support as needed.
• Collaborate with project teams on firm initiatives (e.g., participate in development meetings, testing, user refinement, and obtain input from subject experts) to transform raw content into effective and engaging learning.
• Foster interaction with various teams and departments across the firm to keep a pulse on activity and training opportunities.
• Communicate and promote what is available to everyone for training and technology through email and/or the firm’s intranet site.
• Manage the catalog of training resources (e.g., guides, videos, etc.) on the firm’s intranet site, working alongside training team members on new materials, updating and retiring existing tutorials.
• Develop new content by identifying and exploring alternative delivery methods, where appropriate (e.g., self-guided, bite-size learning, etc.), and incorporating creative design principles for print or video formats to help make the content easy to understand and remember.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Desired Attributes

• Exhibit strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong client service and active listening skills.
• Show consistent logic, rationale, and objectivity in decision making.
• Believe in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment.
• Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm.
• Can occasionally travel to other offices when required.
• Are comfortable working fully onsite and can work flexible and/or fluctuating hours.

Compensation and Schedule

Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations, and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Manager of Professional Development is 40 hours per week.

Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY: $85,000 - $105,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.