Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 11 hours ago
Leadership & Organizational Development Specialist
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSouthwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. The Leadership & Organizational Development Specialist leads the delivery and operational support of leadership development and organizational effectiveness initiatives across the College, facilitating programs and partnering with leaders to enhance workforce development efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the facilitation and ongoing execution of institution-wide leadership programs, including the Southwest Leadership Academy and the President’s Leadership Academy
Facilitate training for emerging, new, and experienced managers focused on effective supervision, performance management, employee engagement, and alignment with the employee lifecycle
Deliver workshops, seminars, and learning sessions using established curricula and frameworks
Ensure consistent delivery, quality, and alignment across leadership programs
Train managers to carry out supervisory responsibilities across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance evaluation, coaching, development, and retention
Support managers in applying People & Culture policies, tools, and leadership practices in day-to-day operations
Provide group coaching, facilitation, and practical guidance to supervisors and leadership cohorts
Reinforce expectations and accountability for people management practices in partnership with People & Culture Operations
Partner with People & Culture Operations and institutional leaders to support succession planning and workforce development initiatives
Facilitate working sessions that support talent identification, readiness, and development planning
Support departments in aligning leadership practices with operational goals and institutional priorities
Assist with team development and effectiveness initiatives, including retreats and facilitated planning sessions
Lead CliftonStrengths-based workshops, team sessions, and retreats for departments and leadership teams
Facilitate strengths-based conversations to improve collaboration, communication, and team effectiveness
Support leaders and teams in applying strengths-based insights to supervision, team dynamics, and development planning
Support the facilitation of leadership assessments and feedback processes, including 360-degree feedback initiatives
Collect and summarize participant feedback and observations to inform program improvement
Collaborate with Learning & Organizational Development colleagues to ensure programs remain responsive to institutional needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in organizational development, human resources, leadership, education, psychology, business, or a related field
Three or more years of professional experience supporting leadership development, organizational development, or manager training
Demonstrated experience facilitating leadership or management training and working directly with supervisors or leadership cohorts
Experience supporting workforce development, succession planning, or employee engagement initiatives
Preferred
Master's degree in organizational development, human resources, leadership, or a related field
CliftonStrengths certification or experience facilitating strengths-based development
Experience in higher education, public-sector, or complex organizational environments
Training or experience in coaching, change management, or leadership assessment tools
Company
Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diane Bonner, CAP
Administrative Professional to the CIO
Jon Calisi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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