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George Mason University · 1 day ago

Director of Organizational Development and Learning

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

George Mason University is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and enhancing organizational effectiveness. The Director of Organizational Development and Learning will lead initiatives to develop and implement training programs and strategies that align with the university's mission and strategic goals.

Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

In partnership with the AVP for Talent Development and Chief Learning Officer, develops and leads George Mason’s organizational development (OD) strategy, aligning talent development, culture, and workforce planning with the university’s mission and strategic plan

Serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, advising on organizational effectiveness, change readiness, and long-term talent development needs

Partners with HR leadership team on succession planning, retention, and employee engagement initiatives to enhance George Mason’s employee value proposition; and

Serves as a key partner in university-wide change management initiatives

Leads a high-performing team of OD Consultants who conduct assessments, diagnose organizational challenges, and design interventions to build stronger cultures and improve the employee experience across George Mason

Leads a proactive and data-driven approach to OD diagnoses and interventions

Serves as an OD partner and consultant to senior leaders, using innovative OD tools and methodologies

Partners with the Talent Development leadership team on strategies to enhance the employee experience; and

Ensures ROI is measured and reported through program evaluation

In partnership with the Chief Learning Officer, designs, implements, and assesses comprehensive professional learning programs for faculty, staff, and senior leaders

Oversees leadership development programs

Supervises and partners with the Assistant Director on a multi-year strategy to evolve George Mason’s leadership development competency modeling and programming

Oversees and drives strategy for MasonLEAPS, the employee learning management system

Directs onboarding programs for faculty and staff that support strong alignment with George Mason’s culture, values, and strategic priorities

Partners with HR leadership team to create strong employee retention programming

Responsible for the ADDIE process and ensuring program evaluation and continuous improvement

Responsible for ensuring all employee learning is data-informed, aligned with strategy, and compliant with internal policies, Commonwealth, and federal law

Responsible for accessibility in all L&D offerings

Leads a Strengths-based development approach for faculty/staff; and

Serves as a key stakeholder for Mason’s Gallup Strengths budget and partnership

Provides consultation to leaders

Directs OD consultants and partner with HR Business Partners and unit HR leaders in strategic planning, team and organization development, conflict resolution, and organizational effectiveness strategies

Facilitates retreats and strategic planning for leadership teams, committees, and other university clients; and

Serves as a workplace coach and, with the AVP and Coaching Manager, drives strategy toward a university coaching culture

Manages OD and learning portfolios, including prioritization, timeline management, and resource allocation

Responsible for planning, execution, evaluation, budget management, and continuous evolution of professional development opportunities for Mason faculty and staff, including conference-style learning and engagement events

Collaborates with vendors and consultants to optimize professional development offerings across the university

Develops metrics and direct the ODL Dashboard to track meaningful outcomes and drives alignment with HR’s and university's strategy; and

Partners on working groups and committees on university-wide initiatives

Qualification

Organizational DevelopmentEmployee LearningDevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentAdult Learning TheoryCoaching ExperienceInstructional DesignData-Driven Decision MakingProfessional DiscretionSupervisory SkillsStrategic PlanningEmployee EngagementProgram EvaluationBudget ManagementVendor CollaborationCultural CompetenceCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationConflict ResolutionConfidentialityProject Management

Required

Master's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience

Extensive progressively responsible experience (typically ten or more years) in employee learning and development, organization development, human resources, or a related area, with a demonstrated record of success in a large and complex organizational environment

Significant supervisory and leadership experience, including managing professional staff and leading cross-functional initiatives

Demonstrated expertise in adult learning and organization development, with workplace coaching experience preferred

Significant experience in classroom facilitation

Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and to develop and implement enterprise-level strategies related to organizational development and learning

Advanced knowledge of human resources practices and principles in the areas of employee learning, coaching, and organization development

Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design systems

Knowledge and experience developing traditional, online and blended learning methods for adults

Knowledge of a variety of employee learning and development theories and best practices in the areas such as leadership, coaching, employee development and career development

Knowledgeable of different learning and OD tools/applications

Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, work effectively in a team environment, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and prioritize work and meet deadlines

Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with other areas in HR and on campus to increase employee engagement and productivity

Ability to advise a diverse workforce in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality

Ability to regularly exercise discretionary actions, professional discretion and judgement