Illinois State Board of Education · 1 week ago
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LEAD (ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD #1959)
The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Learning and Development Lead to design, implement, and evaluate training and career development programs that support employee growth and organizational success. This role involves collaborating with department leaders to align learning initiatives with strategic goals and ensuring employees possess the necessary skills and knowledge for success.
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Responsibilities
Organizes and facilitates workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance employee skills
Assesses staff competencies and identifies training needs to tailor development programs effectively
Facilitates structured onboarding and orientation programs for new employees
Develops and manages mentorship initiatives to support new staff integration
Provides career pathing support to help employees plan and pursue advancement opportunities within the Agency
Leads succession planning efforts to identify and prepare future organizational leaders
Manages budgets for training and development initiatives
Evaluates the effectiveness of programs to ensure strong return on investment and continuous improvement
Collaborates with department heads to align learning initiatives with organizational objectives
Communicates available training and development opportunities to staff clearly and consistently
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
At least two (2) years experience in Learning and Development, Talent Management, or Human Resources
Experience with Learning Management Systems and Instructional Design
Ability to work with others in a collaborative approach
Ability to create, organize, and maintain detailed, accurate, and complete records
Strong time management and organizational skills
Strong reconciliation skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Education
Experience in Project Management
Company
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois State Board of Education oversees public schools in the state of Illinois.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.9MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-12-19Grant· $19.9M
Leadership Team
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