Education & Development Manager

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location : New Castle, DE

$86,900 to $106,500 annualized (Grade 109)

(Salary commensurate with experience and skills)

Opening Date : October 27, 2025 Closing Date : November 25, 2025

I. POSITION SUMMARY

The Education and Development Manager is primarily accountable for providing overall guidance

to the strategic training and development activities throughout the Authority. This function supports

the overall business strategies and help the businesses grow through educational and development

initiatives. This includes developing and enhancing the business's talent and evolving Delaware

River and Bay Authority's future leaders. This position is responsible for end-to-end provision of

educational services and products to enable and inspire the Authority management and employees.

The incumbent in this position diagnoses the Authority's needs, recommends the appropriate mix

and emphasis to improve Authority effectiveness, and implements the proper programs. This

position also develops and approves the content, methods and materials for training and may also

conduct training courses. Typical program development includes but is not limited to personal and

career development, supervisory / management / leadership development, implementation of mentor

programs, community giving programs, etc. The Education and Development Manager position

works under the direction and support of the Chief Human Resources Officer but also from the

business and functional leadership teams.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, promotes, and implements training and educational opportunities to meet the needs

of the Authority and support the development of Authority employees.

addressing the needs of the Authority, completed prior to budget cycle; plans

departmental / functional training budgets, forecast costs and delegate numbers as required by

Authority planning and budgeting systems.

employee skills and impart organization policies and practices. Works with outside vendors for

special training services or needs.

approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement in employee training,

development and career paths.

sources that will assist in the Authority's meeting ongoing professional development needs.

and provides an annual learning plan that supports strategic plans.

of the education and development program.

generating significant revenue to the Authority and a return on investment.

effectively and meet their business goals and objectives.

police, safety, administration), different locations, and methods.

appropriate training in performance appraisals (conducted by internal or external sources).

necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards; plan and deliver training courses

personally where necessary to compliment that provided externally or internally by others.

where possible are delivered via an on-line learning system.

information to develop relevant and contemporary content.

the businesses and HR team and when connecting with the broader Authority.

create their own e-learning packages.

documentation when relevant.

departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed.

performance and circulate requirements and relevant information to the Authority as

appropriate.

and participation.

efficient manner

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

learning needs analysis in the creation of learning programs

(SMEs) to attain proven results

operations

and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities to achieve high quality outcomes

results including the ability to motivate with a positive attitude at all times

techniques for obtaining solutions

within the mission, vision, and values of the Authority

confident, articulate and clear with all levels of management and employees

projects simultaneously to completion; attention to detail a must

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IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills

and abilities

training and assessment), five (5) years preferred

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND / OR CERTIFICATES

SPHR / PHR)

VI . SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

institution to receive their bi-weekly pay

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the on-line application

at www.drba.net. In addition to the online application, please attach a current resume.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer