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Tarleton State University · 2 weeks ago

Director, Leadership & Talent Development

Stephenville, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Tarleton State University is a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University seeking a Director of Leadership and Talent Development within its Division of Human Resources. This role focuses on enhancing employee engagement and leadership capacity by managing special projects and developing programs that support faculty and staff growth, all while aligning with the university's mission of academic excellence and community impact.

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Responsibilities

Develop departmental goals and objectives that directly support Tarleton’s vision for student success, innovation, and inclusive excellence

Collaborate with colleges and administrative units to identify professional development opportunities that enhance teaching, research, and service

Lead change management efforts to embed continuous learning and leadership development into Tarleton’s organizational culture

Create training and leadership development initiatives tailored to Tarleton’s academic and administrative environment, including programs for emerging leaders and faculty chairs

Provide opportunities for faculty and staff to grow professionally, reinforcing Tarleton’s commitment to being a great place to work and learn

Manage learning platforms and tools to deliver high-quality training experiences across Tarleton’s campuses and online environments

Ensure all development programs reflect best practices in higher education leadership and are regularly updated to meet evolving institutional needs

Qualification

Leadership developmentOrganizational developmentStrategic planningHuman resources modelingCustomer service principlesAnalytical skillsMultitaskingWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ten years of related experience, including three years in a supervisory role

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in leadership, organizational development, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services to include customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards of services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills