Manager, Workforce Training and Development

Manager, Workforce Training and Development

The target hiring range for this position is $80k-$85k.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Workforce Training and Development supports the function by assessing, planning, applying, and implementing professional development and continuing education programs. The Manager, Workforce Training and Development assures learning activities align and support the course and program outcomes to successfully contribute to strategic initiatives within the Innovations branch of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in people leading, professional development and continuing education program development. In addition to a strong background in the learning management systems (LMS) - Absorb and Canvas.
Role and Responsibilities:

• Manages time divided between leadership tasks at 80% and instructional design tasks at 20%:

Participates and facilitates in weekly Instructional Design meetings including 1:1s, coaching/mentoring meetings, and team meetings.

Manages schedules including time off approvals and necessary adjustments to ensure coverage of projects and meetings when appropriate.

Provides orientation for new Instructional Designers.

• Determines the suitable instructional design method, media selection, and facilitation style for the implementation of organizational interventions and solutions.
• Performs cause, knowledge, or gap analyses to help determine appropriate learning delivery options.
• Partner with functions across the organization to align training initiatives with strategic business goals.
• Measure success through post-training assessments, performance metrics, and real-time feedback to ensure programs deliver results.
• Use data-driven insights to identify training needs and measure the effectiveness of programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure training content remains current and aligned with industry best practices.
• Manages the development of educational materials for instructor led delivery platforms and updates of existing course materials to reflect changes in law, regulation, philosophy, or practice.
• Participates in professional development and continuing education sessions with nursing faculty and SMEs.
• Assists in the development of short-term training programs including vendor and partner training.
• Assists in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic plans for the assessment and evaluation of professional development and continuing education courses.
• Maintain curriculum/continuing education development schedules.
• Ensures the Innovations projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Business, Learning, and Development, Curriculum Development, Nursing, Human Resources, or Organizational Development.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a people leader is required.
• A minimum of three years of participating in the design of learning technology, software, or learning environments is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience developing courses in LMS and authoring tools is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of concept-based, competency-based, project-based, and other learning design models is required.
• Demonstrated mastery of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Demonstrated strength in administrative and organizational skills is required.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders is required.

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will pay for travel and lodging accommodations.

Nightingale's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale College contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 3,400 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company's foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We're so happy that you've found us!