Organizational Learning and Development Manager / Director

VMRC Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company 5%

PTO

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Discounted Wellness Center

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

EAP

Job summary

VMRC Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community seeks a Director/Manager of Organizational Learning and Development to lead staff development and educational programming across campus. You will advise leadership, plan curricula, and coordinate onboarding and orientation, partnering with internal and external experts to advance VMRC's strategic goals.

Role includes supervising learning activities, managing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement in education offerings for a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult learning theory applied to workplace learning.
• Experience guiding organizational change through structured programs.
• Ability to apply training transfer theories to practice.
• Ability to use varied training methods to meet staff needs.
• Experience writing or updating curriculum for organizational needs.
• Experience coordinating with external training vendors or consultants.
• Proficiency with web-based training and AV equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational learning and development initiatives aligned to VMRC goals.
• Advise VMRC leadership and facilitate campus-wide educational programs.
• Plan and administer staff development for service lines and employees.
• Support candidate sourcing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Coordinate monthly New Employee Orientations (NEO).
• Deliver and evaluate the All Staff Learning Series and Level Up programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adult learning theory

Change management

Training transfer

Curriculum design

Vendor coordination

Project management

MS Office

Self-motivation

Education

Master's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position leads organizational and staff development initiatives for VMRC. In this capacity, this position advises VMRC's leadership and facilitates educational programs and services across campus. Plans, develops, integrates, and administers staff development programs for service lines and associated employees. Responsible for providing educational opportunities aligned to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives. This position will support the candidate sourcing process to attract, onboard, and retain qualified and diverse employees and will actively support the facilitation of VMRC's monthly New Employee Orientations (NEO). This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Culture and Belonging and supports execution of the All Staff Learning Series and Level Up (Leadership) Learning Series, partnering with the Senior Director, internal VMRC presenters, and approved external learning consultants to plan, coordinate, and deliver programming.

BENEFITS

• Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire!
• Positions scheduled 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) are eligible for all benefits; positions scheduled 40-59 hours per pay period are eligible for most benefits except medical insurance.
• Health Care insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30+ hours per week)
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment
• Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
• Short-Term Disability - company paid for FT staff
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Discounted membership to on-site Wellness Center
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Account- includes a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Meal Discount
• Healthy You program and Recognizing, Assisting and Rewarding Employees (RARE) committee.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -company paid

As a condition of employment, VMRC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination(s) or provide proof of prior COVID-19 vaccination(s) before the date of hire. VMRC is a drug-free community - we have and will continue to comply with all federal and state laws. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug screen during the pre-employment screening process.

Classification & Compensation

Master's- Director, Organizational Learning and Development

Bachelor's- Manager, Organizational Learning and Development

Scope of Role

Master's: Owns the strategic direction of VMRC's learning function; sets the annual learning plan; holds final decision-making authority on curriculum, vendor selection, and program design in partnership with the Senior Director of Culture and Belonging.

Bachelor's: Executes and coordinates the learning function's day-to-day operations, scheduling, and vendor logistics under the Senior Director of Culture and Belonging.

Employment Status

Master's: Full-time, Exempt

Bachelor's: Part-time, Exempt; 30-32 hours per week to start. Hours may be reassessed and increased based on organizational need and demonstrated initiative in the role.

Pay Range

Ranges reflect a blend of national and Virginia market data for organizational learning and development roles, scaled to reflect VMRC's nonprofit senior living setting and the Harrisonburg, VA labor market, and are benchmarked against VMRC's existing compensation structure. Final placement within the range, and final title and grade assignment, will be determined by Human Resources based on the selected candidate's education, years and relevance of experience, and demonstrated qualifications relative to the criteria above.

Masters- $75,000-95,000 annually (fulltime equivalent)

Bachelor's- $50,000-62,000 annually, fulltime equivalent; prorated to actual scheduled hours (approx. $29-36/hour)

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field is expected.
• A Bachelor's degree with equivalent, progressively responsible experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in organizational and staff development, including prior leadership or supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience managing vendor/consultant relationships and multi-department program strategy preferred.
• Bachelor's degree considered; minimum of 3 years of experience in organizational and staff development. Prior leadership experience is a plus but not required.

Required Functions

• Knowledge of and ability to incorporate adult learning theory into daily practice (motivational theory/employee motivation, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience managing organizational change through strategically planned and designed educational programs.
• Knowledge of and ability to incorporate training transfer theories into training practice.
• Ability to use multiple and varied training methodologies to meet the training needs of staff.
• Ability to write or modify curriculum/course content to meet VMRC's unique organizational needs.
• Experience coordinating with external training vendors, consultants, or guest presenters is a plus.
• Competency with web-based training, computer setup, and other audiovisual equipment is required.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new industry standards and training.
• Must possess a command of the English language, both written and spoken. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Must possess the ability to supervise, coordinate, and effectively lead the activities of others.
• Must be able to work effectively with leadership, the service line team, staff, residents, vendors, and community members.
• Must possess computer experience with familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and through presentations.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments and to perform the duties listed in this job description with limited supervision.
• Must be a proactive self-starter and initiator who identifies needs and drives work forward independently.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, flexible, and able to accommodate changing priorities.
• Must have a pleasant personality, enjoy working with people, have good manners, and be able to deal tactfully with others.