Director, Employee Development

Position Number : SE1392.00000

Position Title :

Director, Employee Development

Job Type : Staff

FT / PT : Full-Time

Employee Class Description :

P1-Staff exempt

General Position Description :

Provides college-wide leadership to develop and implement comprehensive professional development programs and initiatives for staff. Oversees training programs for employees, including the college’s staff evaluation process. Collaborates with Organizational Development & Human Resources (ODHR) leadership to ensure professional development programs are aligned with the college’s strategic goals and in compliance with all applicable policies, rules and regulations. Exercises considerable initiative, discretion and independent judgement.

Flexible Work Arrangement :

Primarily Remote : Employee performs the majority of job duties remotely and may occasionally work on site, based on operational needs with advance notice, when possible.

Grade : 2036

Exemption Status : Exempt

Posting Number : S3574P

Location(s) :

Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) :

Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM

Subject to change based on business needs

Number of Vacancies :

Posting Start Date :

10 / 15 / 2025

Posting End Date : 11 / 03 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com / postings / 40743

Salary Range : $70,956 - $80,180

Description of Job Function :

1. Directs and implements college-wide employee training programs in alignment with established employee competencies, the college’s mission, vision, values, and operational needs.

Description of Job Function :

2. Leads the coordination of curriculum, programming, delivery, and evaluation of identified employee development programs. Collaborates with college leaders and colleagues to identify, define, and shape emerging trends and topics to incorporate into assigned programmatic efforts.

Description of Job Function :

3. Oversees the college’s Employee Development Learning Management System and ensures accurate and timely record keeping. Collaborates with college partners to provide additional learning opportunities for employees for continuous improvement and development.

Description of Job Function :

4. Leads the implementation and management of the annual employee evaluation process. Partners with employees and supervisors to ensure timely completion of the annual evaluation process.

Description of Job Function :

5. Partners with college leadership and supervisors to identify performance gaps and design appropriate and effective solutions such as training and development programs, coaching, mentoring, training, and team effectiveness solutions.

Description of Job Function :

6. Organizes and implements evaluation strategies to assess employee performance expectations and gaps. Collaborates with other ODHR teams and supervisors to provide training and development to employees.

Description of Job Function :

7. Oversees the review of the College’s employee and dependent tuition funds process and associated record keeping.

Description of Job Function :

8. Leads ongoing, continuous assessments of effectiveness of training programs. Uses data to identify areas of improvement.

Description of Job Function :

9. Develops record-keeping procedures and manages appropriate department records in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards.

Description of Job Function :

10. Directs assigned staff including conducting performance reviews and providing guidance and support.

Description of Job Function :

11. Develops collaborative relationships with college partners to address existing training and development needs and strategize future development plans.

Description of Job Function :

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Drivers License Requirement :

Not Applicable

Required Minimum Education :

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and / or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Required Qualifications :

Four (4) years of experience related to the essential job functions.

Preferred Education & Field of Study :

Master’s degree

Preferred Type of Experience :

Experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of faculty and / or employee development.

Supervisory or team leader experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

1. Knowledge of organizational and / or employee development and planning as it relates to federal, state and local laws, college policies, procedures and / or guidelines.

2. Skilled in critical thinking, strategic planning, organizational, and communication abilities.

3. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of Organizational Development and Human Resources Management.

4. Skilled in relationship management including conflict engagement, facilitation skills, consulting skills, constructive inquiry, and collaboration.

5. Ability to communicate effectively interpersonally, orally, and in writing.

6. Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software, as well as technology tools used in Human Resources, Instructional Design, and Project Management.

7. Ability to handle multiple priorities and confidential assignments, organize work, and function independently.

8. Ability to document and research information, and analyze data.

9. Ability to lead, coach, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.

General Working Conditions :

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending / descending, lifting / moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions :

The College anticipates that the person filling this position will need to be available throughout the

workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Organizational Development and Human Resources Department and to their immediate supervisor.

This position has a reasonably medium to high access to other privileged and private College information and regarded to a higher level of confidentiality.