Manager Learning, Remote

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Learning Solutions

Job Summary:

Manage, monitor, and evaluate the operation of a learning team within the Medical Center. Responsible for the day-to-day management of programs under their learning department's purview as well as the management and professional development of the learning consultants, learning designers, learning specialists and other L&D roles on their team. Consultation with institutional leaders and subject matter experts to ensure alignment of learning to the business needs. The Learning Manager may facilitate classes and create and oversee the development of learning experiences as needed. Also responsible for quality assurance and learning measurement for the curricula under their purview.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00am

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships

Demonstrated project management capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in coaching, teaching, or mentoring others

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Ability to make data-informed decisions

2+ years of leadership or people management experience

Familiarity with the Articulate e-learning platform

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Absorb or Workday Learning

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop work goals for the unit/area consistent with institutional and departmental goals and policy
• Plan to achieve goals or establish priorities
• Supervision to include responsibility for planning, coordinating, and controlling the work and procedures; provide advice/consultation to staff regarding problems
• Initiate changes or develop new departmental protocols, procedures and/or methods
• Develops and monitors the implementation of area specific plans linked to organizational goals.
• Identifies and leads complex learning projects and programs as applicable for their area's institutional purview and participates in departmental/institutional project teams to ensure learning and education resources are developed and delivered as part of the project plan.
• Participates in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of ongoing program health, new project initiatives as well as problems and concerns
• Participate on departmental and/or interdepartmental committees to address problems and facilitate information exchange about programs, problems, etc. Provide information to others (oral or written) to explain/clarify problems, issues or request
• Communicate the qualifications and performance expectations for all staff positions, including department specific job descriptions, measurable performance standards
• Ensure a safe, satisfying and enriching environment for employees and provides a qualified, competent staff .
• Create an environment that encourages and supports self-development and learning for all staff through regular feedback, by assuring the development of staff through orientation, training programs, work experiences and assessing competencies by meeting the performance expectations stated in his or her job description in a timely manner (normally annually)
• Monitor quality assurance standards, programs and procedures within the unit/area. Ensure that the service standards established for the team are identified and met or exceeded
• Collaborates with leaders within the department and across the organization to ensure the best solution, institutional and regulatory compliance and consistent messaging for projects and programs.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Adult Learning Theory (Intermediate): Knowledge of the principles and practices of providing instruction to the adult learner. Able to focus adult learning goals and the ability to direct their own learning.
• Leadership (Intermediate): Formulates a vision while motivating & guiding employees promoting engagement. Leaders state precise goals, ensures the commitment of individuals to those goals, defines the methods of measurement, and provides the incentive to accomplish measureable outcomes.
• Operations Planning (Expert): Anticipates resource needs to meet objectives and implements appropriate processes.
• People Management (Intermediate): Interacting, communicating, building relationships and developing employees.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.