Learning and Development Manager Davis, CA, Job ID
76768 University of California Agriculture and Natural
Resources Job Description Our Human Resources
team is at the heart of supporting a talented workforce across the
State of California. We are dedicated to providing exceptional
service and ensuring that all staff and academic employees have the
resources, support, and guidance they need to thrive.
Our team works closely with leaders and departments to build a
high-performing workforce and a supportive work environment. We
prioritize open communication and collaboration to ensure that each
employee's needs are met with efficiency and care. Whether
you're a current, former, or prospective employee, our HR
staff is here to provide support and guidance, ensuring that UC ANR
system remains a great place to work, grow, and succeed.
Position Summary: The Learning and Development (L&D)
Manager will manage and lead the talent development team at UC ANR,
implementing a comprehensive training and development program for
academic and staff employees. Reporting to the Director of Academic
Human Resources, this position is central to implementing
organizational L&D strategies and working closely with senior
leadership to align resources with goals and schedules. This
position plays a key role in fostering collaboration across the
organization, curating relevant content and resources, and managing
the UC ANR Learning Management System (LMS). This position will
focus on designing, developing, implementing, and assessing various
talent initiatives and programs. The primary areas of
focus include the management of the L&D Committee,
organizational L&D needs assessments, creation and execution of
leadership and management programs such as career pathways,
succession planning, curation of curriculum and leadership
development. This position is a career appointment that
is 100% fixed The home department for this position is
IMM Office of Human Resources. While this position normally is
based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible
work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California
at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements
are subject to change by the University. Pay Scale:
$90,300/year to $129,700/year Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application
review date will be 4/1/2025. Key Responsibilities:
100% Collaborates closely with
Academic and Staff Leadership to create appropriate Learning and
Development resources and tools. Partners with managers across
services to assess and identify training needs.
Anticipates department needs, challenges and
opportunities, provides input on short- and long-range training
goals. Leads L&D Committee meetings.
Represents the L&D program in interactions with external
organizations, cultivating partnerships that support the
organization's learning and development needs. Actively
participates as a member or advisor on interdisciplinary
committees. Partners with senior leadership
to align L&D strategies with broader organizational objectives
and make resource-driven recommendations to enhance program
effectiveness. Collaborates across Staff and
Academic HR to develop the organization from a performance and
culture perspective by implementing and overseeing initiatives that
increase efficiency, strengthen employee knowledge and abilities,
develop effective people managers, and grow leaders.
Coordinates with the Associate Vice President
of Business Operations, the Executive Director of Human Resources,
the Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension
and Vice Provost of Academic Personnel and Development to provide
L&D resources and support for staff and academics and to
prioritize tasks related to employee development.
Manages department fiscal, material and human
resources within department budget. Identifies and suggests ways to
increase efficiency and resources. Recommends
changes in staffing, executes recruiting verifying new hires meet
standards. Updates job descriptions to maintain accuracy. Conducts
performance evaluations and defines department goals.
Responsibilities include assessing and
diagnosing organizational development needs, creating change
initiatives, providing leadership and management coaching or
consultation, and delivering solutions that support UC
ANR's goals and priorities. Mentors
staff and promotes professional growth and advancement. Implements
professional development, continuing education, and training
initiatives. Oversees daily operations of the
Learning and Development unit. Independently resolves
administrative and operational issues.
Requirements: Bachelor's
degree in business, HR, organizational behavior or related field,
or equivalent experience. Strong experience
in organizational and/or talent development, talent management
programming, management development and coaching, and
organizational process review. Proven skills
to collaborate within and across departments to coordinate training
and development activities and resolve problems. Interpersonal
skills to maintain professional relationships with department
managers and peers. Broad knowledge of
training and development concepts and trends. Ability to apply
knowledge to meet organization needs, improve operations and
achieve business success. Proven ability to
organize department operations in an efficient and effective manner
seeking and implementing process improvements.
Knowledge of HR and / or UC policies and
processes. Knowledge of relevant compliance issues. Ability to
apply policy knowledge to suggest improvements to training and
development programs. Strong verbal and
written communication and presentation skills to effectively
communicate through all mediums and with all groups. Demonstrated
abilities to listen actively, persuade, advise, counsel, and
influence all levels of staff. Proven ability
to effectively manage, lead and motivate employees. Strong conflict
resolution skills to resolve personnel issues and counsel staff to
develop cooperative working relationships.
Strong as user and leader of Learning and Development business
software. Broad knowledge of eLearning techniques, learning
software and technology. Project management
and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple
priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrates
adaptability and flexibility, anticipates and effectively handles
change. Preferred Skills:
Master's degree in Business,
Human Resources, Organizational Behavior or related field, or
equivalent experience. Certified Professional
in Learning & Performance (CPLP) certification preferred or
other certifications for coaching and/or mentoring.
Work experience in a Higher Education system.
Special Conditions of Employment:
Must possess valid California
Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle.
Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof
of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required.
Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to
University policies. The University reserves
the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion
of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a
background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature
of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with
conviction histories and reviews information received in the
context of the job responsibilities. As of
January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in
which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use
of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly
prohibited. Exercise the utmost discretion in
managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing
their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to
employee and student records, health and patient records, financial
data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other
sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and
scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should
be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit
access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate
business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is
properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws
on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of
physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to
prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of
confidential work-related information obtained from any source on
any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a
condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a
conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if
they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial
decisions within the last seven years determining that they
committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are
currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary
proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after
receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an
administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or
have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous
employer. a. "Misconduct" means
any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the
applicant's previous place of employment, including, but
not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual
harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment,
discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the
employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing
some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual
Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace To apply,
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