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Fort Omaha Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
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End Date: February 23, 2026 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR101141ClassificationRegularMinimum Pay$80,445.00*Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.***JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**The Director of Learning and Development provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of institution-wide learning, professional development, talent development and leadership development initiatives for employees. This position advances a culture of continuous learning aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities. The Director serves as a trusted partner to academic and administrative leaders, ensuring learning solutions support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce readiness, and leadership capacity across the institution.**ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:*** Develops and leads a comprehensive learning and professional development strategy aligned with institutional goals, workforce priorities and HR strategy.* Serves as the institutional subject matter expert on learning, leadership development, and organizational capability building.* Advances a culture of continuous learning and shared responsibility for professional growth.* Leads the assessment of current and future workforce skill and capability needs to inform learning strategy, program design and resource allocation.* Partners with HR colleagues and campus leaders on organizational development initiatives, including change management, succession planning, and talent development.* Serves as a trusted internal consultant to leaders on learning needs, leadership challenges, and professional development solutions.* Designs and deliversindividual and group coachingfor employees, managers, and leaders to support performance, development and career progression.* Oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives to include but not limited to: new employee onboarding, supervisor and manager development, leadership development programs, compliance and required training, and career and professional skill development.* Ensures learning offerings are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse employee populations.* Provides strategic oversight of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning technologies.* Establishes metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness, impact and outcomes of learning initiatives; uses data and feedback to inform decision making.* Manages the learning and professional development budget, including vendor contracts and external facilitators.* Leads, mentors, and develops learning and development staff.* Represents the institution in professional networks and higher education learning communities.* Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*** Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and leadership development best practices.* Strong facilitation, communication, and consultation skills.* Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other college supported systems.* Excellent communication skills including active listening.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.* Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-orientated environment.* Ability to demonstrate cooperation and professionalism while maintaining patience and understanding in stressful situations.* Ability to work on campus in an office-based or classroom-style environment.* Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.* Seven (7) years of progressive experience in learning and development, employee development, or organizational development.* Demonstrated experience designing and leading institution-wide learning or leadership development programs.* Supervisory and program management experience.* Experience working collaboratively in a complex, decentralized organization.* Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.* Must pass a background check.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Master’s degree in a related field.* Experience in higher education or public-sector organization.* Experience with learning technologies and learning management systems.* Demonstrated experience in professional or leadership coaching.* Certification such as SHRM-SCP/CP, ATD CPLP, or equivalent.**The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.**Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.
Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. Read our full policy here
Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff. Review our Benefits at a Glance hereIf you need assistance using this site, please contact MCC's Human Resources Office at 531-MCC-2420 or mccnebjobs@mccneb.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr
Fort Omaha Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: February 23, 2026 (15 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR101141ClassificationRegularMinimum Pay$80,445.00*Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.***JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**The Director of Learning and Development provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of institution-wide learning, professional development, talent development and leadership development initiatives for employees. This position advances a culture of continuous learning aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities. The Director serves as a trusted partner to academic and administrative leaders, ensuring learning solutions support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, workforce readiness, and leadership capacity across the institution.**ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:*** Develops and leads a comprehensive learning and professional development strategy aligned with institutional goals, workforce priorities and HR strategy.* Serves as the institutional subject matter expert on learning, leadership development, and organizational capability building.* Advances a culture of continuous learning and shared responsibility for professional growth.* Leads the assessment of current and future workforce skill and capability needs to inform learning strategy, program design and resource allocation.* Partners with HR colleagues and campus leaders on organizational development initiatives, including change management, succession planning, and talent development.* Serves as a trusted internal consultant to leaders on learning needs, leadership challenges, and professional development solutions.* Designs and deliversindividual and group coachingfor employees, managers, and leaders to support performance, development and career progression.* Oversees the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives to include but not limited to: new employee onboarding, supervisor and manager development, leadership development programs, compliance and required training, and career and professional skill development.* Ensures learning offerings are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse employee populations.* Provides strategic oversight of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other learning technologies.* Establishes metrics and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness, impact and outcomes of learning initiatives; uses data and feedback to inform decision making.* Manages the learning and professional development budget, including vendor contracts and external facilitators.* Leads, mentors, and develops learning and development staff.* Represents the institution in professional networks and higher education learning communities.* Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*** Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and leadership development best practices.* Strong facilitation, communication, and consultation skills.* Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other college supported systems.* Excellent communication skills including active listening.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.* Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-orientated environment.* Ability to demonstrate cooperation and professionalism while maintaining patience and understanding in stressful situations.* Ability to work on campus in an office-based or classroom-style environment.* Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.* Seven (7) years of progressive experience in learning and development, employee development, or organizational development.* Demonstrated experience designing and leading institution-wide learning or leadership development programs.* Supervisory and program management experience.* Experience working collaboratively in a complex, decentralized organization.* Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.* Must pass a background check.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Master’s degree in a related field.* Experience in higher education or public-sector organization.* Experience with learning technologies and learning management systems.* Demonstrated experience in professional or leadership coaching.* Certification such as SHRM-SCP/CP, ATD CPLP, or equivalent.**The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.**Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.
Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. Read our full policy here
Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff. Review our Benefits at a Glance hereIf you need assistance using this site, please contact MCC's Human Resources Office at 531-MCC-2420 or mccnebjobs@mccneb.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr