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Riggs Cat · 21 hours ago

Director of Riggs University (Learning and Development)

Little Rock, Arkansas

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Riggs Cat is focused on creating a robust organizational learning system through their Riggs University initiative. The Director of Riggs University will be responsible for designing, building, and operating training programs that align with company goals and promote employee competency development.

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Responsibilities

Design, launch, and operate the Riggs University structure, including governance, learning architecture, pathways, and certification frameworks

Define and execute the continuous learning strategy aligned with company goals and workforce needs

Establish Riggs Way standards for curriculum design, delivery, assessment, and certification

Build and support a dedicated team to support Riggs University initiatives

Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop technical, operational, leadership and Riggs Way aligned curriculum

Create and manage blended learning solutions (instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, on-the-job training, and assessments)

Ensure curriculum remains current, standardized, scalable, and role-aligned

Establish role-based learning paths and career progression curricula

Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions as needed

Coordinate internal facilitators and external training partners

Ensure consistent training quality, learner engagement, and instructional effectiveness

Design, establish and manage internal certification programs aligned to job roles, skills, and performance standards

Develop and administer assessments (knowledge tests, practical evaluations, competency validation)

Maintain certification requirements, renewals, and compliance tracking

Plan, schedule, and coordinate training across departments and locations

Manage logistics including facilities, materials, instructors, and learning technology

Manage training calendars and communicate schedules clearly to employees and managers

Develop and maintain processes to track training completion, certifications, and skill progression

Implement and manage a Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent tools

Provide leadership dashboards highlighting readiness, gaps, completion rates, and trends

Establish and maintain a learning resource center that houses curriculum assets, tools, and supporting materials

Define and ensure content governance, access control, and update processes are followed

Maintain documentation and archiving practices to ensure accuracy and continuity

Measure training effectiveness using completion data, assessment results, performance outcomes, and feedback

Continuously refining curriculum and delivery based on business needs, learner feedback, and operational changes

Stay current on best practices in corporate learning, instructional design, and adult education

Qualification

Curriculum designLearning Management System (LMS)Training deliveryCertification programsContinuous learning strategyTeam buildingStakeholder collaborationContent governance

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