Organizational Learning and Development Manager / Director

Hrchamber; Harrisonburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO 230 hours first year

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Wellness Center access

Life Insurance

FSA with company contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

VMRC is seeking an Organizational Learning and Development Manager/Director to lead strategic learning initiatives across the campus, advising leadership and delivering programs through partnerships with internal presenters and external consultants.

The role supports onboarding, employee orientations, and learning series, while aligning education opportunities with business goals. On-site, nonprofit setting in Harrisonburg, VA, with competitive benefits and strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree + equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in organizational and staff development; leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in some cases with 3+ years in organizational and staff development; leadership a plus.

Responsibilities

• Owns and directs the learning function’s strategic direction and annual plan.
• Coordinate with Senior Director of Culture and Belonging to design curriculum and select vendors.
• Lead and facilitate education programs across VMRC, including onboarding and learning series.
• Manage vendor/consultant relationships and multi-department program strategy.
• Supervise activities of others and communicate effectively with leadership and staff.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Educational program design

Leadership

Change management

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Vendor management

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AV equipment

Job description

Organizational Learning and Development Manager / Director

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Compensation is based on previous work experience and qualifications.
• Relocation reimbursement is not available.
• Fully on-site position.

Requirements

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 (full-time equivalent)

Bachelor's $50,000–$62,000 annually, full-time 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.

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