Summary
Description
Developmental Pathways (DP) has an opportunity for a Director of Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) to join our LOD team! The Director of (LOD) will be responsible for developing and implementing a forward-thinking, data-driven strategy in alignment with DP’s strategic priorities and objectives. This role will be a part of the People leadership team, partnering closely with leaders in Human Resources to establish an integrated talent strategy and develop tools to promote a high-performing culture. This role will be highly visible, reporting directly to the Vice President of People, and will serve as an internal advisor on all areas related to LOD.
Success in this role will include:
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of LOD professionals, adapt to changing business needs with optimism, and support their individual growth and success
- Strong project management skills to drive projects to completion
- Ability to translate organizational needs into integrated learning and development solutions
- Ability to establish credibility and influence at all levels in the organization while building relationships and trust during times of change and transition
This is a 40-hour per week, hybrid position, with the benefit of working remotely and in-person coming into our headquarters office in Aurora, CO, and/or off-site locations. This position will facilitate training sessions in-,person and virtually, and will potentially require speaking on their feet for up to 8 hours a day.
Starting Salary & Benefits
$108,697 – $131,115 annually
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Flexible work schedule
- Monthly remote work stipend
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plan
- Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Credit union membership
- Employer-paid training
Why Join Us
DP offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where leaders have the opportunity to make a lasting impact. At DP, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We want to give you the ability to grow and do what you love. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that values integrity, innovation, partnership, and stewardship, you’ve come to the right place!
To learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity, visit our website: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility – Developmental Pathways (dpcolo.org)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, education, organizational development, or appropriate related field
- Minimum of six to eight years’ experience in a relevant field of training, adult education and or learning and organizational development
- Minimum of six (6) years of managerial, including supervisory experience
- Must have strong facilitation skills, including knowledge expert, instructor, motivator, questioner, moderator, discussion manager, group dynamics manager
- Strong project management skills to drive projects to completion, including the ability to lead complex projects, establish and manage work plans, oversee and delegate to team members, and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to build positive relationships with multiple stakeholder groups and identities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to translate organizational needs into integrated learning and development solutions
- Ability to establish credibility and influence at all levels in the organization while building relationships and trust during times of change and transition
- Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate
- Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and proof of motor vehicle insurance
- Ability to meet our driving requirements – no suspensions/ no more than two tickets in the past three years
Upon request, qualifying need, and approval, driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.
Preferred
- A master’s degree in organizational leadership/development/learning
- Any combination of CPTM, APTD, CPTD, CLDP certifications
Key Responsibilities
Vision, Strategy, Program Design:
- Develop and implement a forward-thinking, data-driven LOD strategy fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
- Development, and execution of scalable solutions designed to serve the needs of the organization
- Collaborate with business leaders to design and deliver dynamic development programs that equip managers with critical people management skills, promote career growth for high-performing talent, and cultivate a culture of ownership and collaboration
- Responsible for designing departmental goals and measurement strategies to analyze the effectiveness and impact of the LOD programs on key people metrics and use data-driven insights to continually improve and refine solutions
- Manage the LOD budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximize the impact of learning initiatives
- Apply change management methodology to business processes, systems, and technology by creating, communicating, and implementing change management plans that minimize associate resistance and maximize engagement
- Collaborate with leadership across the organization to address specific requirements and contract deliverables, identify and create action plans to address gaps in learning, and to strategize and communicate procedure/process changes that impact our onboarding programs
- Maintain and leverage industry knowledge and networks to provide best practices in the areas of training and organizational development
Leadership
- Provide timely and effective feedback and mentorship to direct reports, with a high degree of instilling encouragement and accountability
- Complete performance evaluations for direct reports, as well as actively identify opportunities for staff development through ongoing supervision and frequent one-on-ones
- Leverage the knowledge and experience of subject matter experts allocating resources and staff to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness
- Serve as a strategic partner with an ability to flex between strategic and tactical work.
- Provide thought leadership in business and project planning, with a focus on optimization
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in LOD; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to leadership
- Support the entire People team as needed with strategy & project development, talent analytics, and change/project management
- Ensure DEIA efforts are woven into LOD activities
About Us
Started in 1964, Developmental Pathways (DP) is a nonprofit agency serving more than 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. We are a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and are one of Colorado’s Community Centered Boards (CCB), connecting people to federal, state, county, and private funding. We are also Colorado’s largest Early Intervention (EI) provider and help connect young children to essential resources, serving the City of Aurora in addition. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise, support, and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
If you need an accommodation with this application process, please contact Support-HR@dpcolo.org
