Learning and Development Senior Managing Consultant II

Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Located on the Athens Campus (Athens, GA), working hours for this in-person role are M-F from 8am-5pm. Advertised Salary , Posting Date //5 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date //6 Special Instructions to Applicants Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment. Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3. Position Information Classification Title Training Professional II FLSA Exempt FTE 1. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Preferred Coaching Certification Preferred Position Summary The Learning & Development Senior Managing Consultant II (Program Manager) is a Training Professional II who facilitates learning experiences in-person and/or virtually on a variety of career and leadership development topics. This role oversees program areas such as leadership cohort program, professional development learning circle, and/or thematic series of Learning & Development workshops. They are responsible for the coordination, logistics, materials creation, learning delivery, budget, and quality management of their program areas. Level II serves a lead facilitator for L&D workshops and standard team retreats facilitate standard team retreats (Clifton Strengths, Goal-Setting, etc.). They can lead discussions on more challenging topics but tend to serve as the co-facilitators when a team requests involve a complex, individualized topic or internal conflict. Coaching and team retreats tend to focus on campus professionals, emerging leaders, and frontline supervisors/managers.Level II requires knowledge and experience in instructional design and facilitation and is developing knowledge of individual, team, and program needs assessment and evaluation. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and adept in the latest adult learning and professional development methods and strategies, skilled at facilitating for a wide scope of audiences, able to work interdependently in a team environment, and have genuine enthusiasm for supporting professional development and lifelong learning at the University of Georgia. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies UGA Core CompetenciesHighlighted from the UGA Staff Competencies: Adaptability Collaboration & Teamwork Communicates Effectively Project Management (Critical Thinking / Process Improvement) Ability to work autonomously Performance Competencies Needs Assessment Curriculum Development Facilitation Evaluation Knowledge of adult learning theories and current L&D trends Physical Demands Move lightweight tables and chairs to change training room configuration. Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Coaching and Professional Development As a part of the Learning & Development Facilitation team, serve as a primary facilitator of synchronous learning experiences including campus wide and unit-based workshops offered in person or on a virtual platform (Teams and/or Zoom) that focus on professional development of the UGA campus community. Design, develop, and implement creative workshop curriculum and materials based on adult learning theory and best practices in professional and organization development. Deliver team workshops based on the needs of the request. Provide individual, one-on-one coaching to help employees reach their development goals. Coaching and team retreats tend to focus on campus professionals, emerging leaders, and frontline supervisors/managers. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Program Design and Management: Design, develop, and implement innovative and effective professional development programs and certificate series for specific and diverse audiences at UGA such as individual contributors, early or mid-career professionals, emerging leaders, supervisors and managers, and other employee groups. Oversee specific program areas such as leadership cohort program, professional development learning circle, and/or thematic series of Learning & Development workshops. Manage the coordination, logistics, materials creation, learning delivery, budget, and quality management of their program areas. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Program Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching and training programs through feedback, metrics, and assessments. Analyze data to make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Collaboration and Administration: Support the daily operations and infrastructure of the Learning and Development Center. Coordinate training logistics, such as scheduling, enrollment, and managing learning management systems (LMS) for hosted workshops and programs. Research and curate e-learning and other professional development resources for various groups of employees. Recommend and promote specific resources to employees. Percentage of time Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name James Crawford Recruitment Contact Email jcrawford@ Recruitment Contact Phone --2