Manager, Learning and Development
Company: University of Illinois Foundation
Location: Champaign
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATIONhas an immediate
opening for anManager, Learning and DevelopmentThe University of
Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and
private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois
(University). It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and
staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development
professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that
benefit the University.This position is responsible for managing a
team of training development and instructional design professionals
to create, update, and deliver high quality learning materials for
advancement personnel across the University of Illinois System in
accordance with adult learning best practices. This position works
directly with UIF HR leadership, UIF subject matter experts and
managers, and advancement partners to efficiently and effectively
identify, track, prioritize, and fulfill training needs.DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages a team of professionals, setting
strategic priorities, directing, and prioritizing the team's work.
Delegates and reviews team members' work to ensure it meets scope,
requirements, and deadlines. Hires, trains, develops, and
recognizes team members' performance. Monitors changes in and
enhancements to UIF systems, practices, and processes that may
impact existing training or require additional training
development. Manages process to collect advancement-related
training requests and proactively identify training needs. Works
with UIF HR, subject matter experts, and university partners to
prioritize the training needs. Utilizes strong relationships with
key UIF partners and university stakeholders in the timely,
efficient, and effective development, review, and approval of
advancement training.Maintains a system to track training needs and
priorities and communicate related information to external
audiences. Works with UIF HR leadership to ensure team priorities
and accomplishments are communicated in a clear and compelling
manner. Designs and develops learning materials, courses, and
curricula. Ability to deliver training sessions via webinar and
in-person workshops when needed.Develops working knowledge of
advancement functional and security access roles. Works as a member
of a team to determine advancement role-based training
assignments.Identifies and recommends changes to procedures and
policies that encourage the department to function more
efficiently, robustly, and strategically.REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Relevant bachelor's degree plus six years of
experience OR 10 years of related work experienceExperience leading
a team in a professional settingDemonstrated learning and
development functional expertise, with a deep understanding of
instructional design and adult learning theories Ability to develop
engaging learning solutions that support advancement and UIF
personnel performance and business needs, including e-learning,
microtraining, virtual classrooms, video, and classroom-based
learningExperience using e-learning and/or digital
content-authoring software Demonstrated ability to provide
effective feedback on written and digital content, including
excellent editing skillsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal
communication skills, including the ability to tailor communication
to specific audiencesExcellent relationship building skills, with
the ability to build consensus among stakeholdersExcellent
organizational and project management skills, including the ability
to plan and execute learning solutions on sometimes changing
deadlinesPREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:Manages a team of
professionals, setting strategic priorities, directing, and
prioritizing the team's work. Delegates and reviews team members'
work to ensure it meets scope, requirements, and deadlines. Hires,
trains, develops, and recognizes team members' performance.
Monitors changes in and enhancements to UIF systems, practices, and
processes that may impact existing training or require additional
training development. Manages process to collect
advancement-related training requests and proactively identify
training needs. Works with UIF HR, subject matter experts, and
university partners to prioritize the training needs. Utilizes
strong relationships with key UIF partners and university
stakeholders in the timely, efficient, and effective development,
review, and approval of advancement training.Maintains a system to
track training needs and priorities and communicate related
information to external audiences. Works with UIF HR leadership to
ensure team priorities and accomplishments are communicated in a
clear and compelling manner. Designs and develops learning
materials, courses, and curricula. Ability to deliver training
sessions via webinar and in-person workshops when needed.Develops
working knowledge of advancement functional and security access
roles. Works as a member of a team to determine advancement
role-based training assignments.Identifies and recommends changes
to procedures and policies that encourage the department to
function more efficiently, robustly, and strategically.Application
Deadline: February 16, 2025The starting salary range for this
position is projected to be $57,000 - $70,000 per year. While our
job postings include salary ranges, your compensation will be based
on your specific experience and qualifications-we're not limited by
these posted ranges.You'll be inspired daily in our
state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious workspace - a stunning
LEED-certified building featuring contemporary amenities including
an on-site wellness center and caf-- with healthy dining options.
We encourage work-life balance through our hybrid schedule for many
positions, combining in-office collaboration with up to 2 days of
remote work flexibility. Your comprehensive benefits package
includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid life
insurance, generous vacation time including 24 days annually, and
more. Generous pension benefits are also included. We invest in
your present and future wellbeing, providing the support you need
to succeed.Application Process: For full consideration for the
role, all candidates must complete an online application and
include a cover letter and resume. Candidates may create a profile
through https://jobs.uif.uillinois.edu. For further information
regarding application procedures, contact Foundation Human
Resources at uifhrsearches@uif.uillinois.edu. THE UNIVERSITY OF
ILLINOIS FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYERRequirements:PIb752564f6034-25660-36544340
Keywords: University of Illinois Foundation, Champaign , Manager, Learning and Development, Executive , Champaign, Illinois
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