This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11829095 Associate Director of Learning and Development

Office of Workforce Development, School of Social Work

Located Statewide in Illinois

Job Summary

Provides leadership and managerial oversight for the Learning and Development Unit. This includes but is not limited to: administrative and technical oversight for design, development, delivery and maintenance of core and other curricula, administrative leadership that supports key departmental programs and activities related to Learning Management Systems, and administrative oversight for testing and evaluation that drive learning and development activities for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs and prioritizes workflow and all aspects of instructional design and development, inclusive of project management, learning and development support; overseeing curriculum compatibility and functionality within the selected Learning Management System (LMS), and limited training related IT operations and support inclusive of supervising and managing the Online Training Systems Coordinator. Oversees testing and evaluation operations, inclusive of supervising the Testing and Tracking Coordinator; also supervising and managing the Data Governance Analyst. Oversees curriculum development operations, inclusive of supervising and managing the Learning and Development Program Manager.
• Prepares budgets and provides assistance with strategic planning and metrics data; manages and monitors contracts as needed related to the Learning and Development Unit as well as related to vendors or subcontracts utilized for curriculum development or training related activities. Develops, recommends and implements standards of operating procedures to meet the needs of the department to ensure integrity in implementing learning and development programs. Directs and manages multiple learning projects in size and complexity. Assists project sponsors with defining project scope and throughout the design and development process for content validation. Directs limited IT support for LMS users. Attends regular management and project team meetings, providing regular status updates on activities and identifying any issues or challenges; develops and prepares required reports. Analyzes and regularly reviews current active DCFS curriculums to ensure updates are scheduled and completed as needed and to ensure alignment of content across Department trainings. Provides recommendations and solutions as needed to DCFS and university leadership for curriculum revisions, enhancements, and/or tools for unit staff to accomplish their assigned tasks.
• Maintain accurate archives of course documentation and departmental tracking documents and provide timely updates/reports for institutional assessment; researches and recommends software to implement workforce learning activities; participate as needed with strategic planning meetings related to learning management system(s) necessary for the smooth operation of delivery and tracking of professional development courses to child welfare staff.
• Assists in staff development on instructional applications of technologies and Instructional methods; oversees the implementation of instructional innovations; oversees development and facilitation of Train-the-Trainer sessions for staff trainers during new curricula roll out, and serves as an administrative and technical resource for issues/questions related to curriculum and instruction strategies and processes;
• Other duties as assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Statewide travel required.

Travel Requirements

Statewide travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master\'s degree in social work, human services, education/administration, business administration, organizational development, human resources, instructional design, or a related field. Demonstrated experience with training including facilitating live/face-to-face and online training for adult learners. Professional experience designing and creating curriculum for adult learning. A minimum of five years of supervisory and administrative management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Illinois child welfare professional experience. Supervisory experience of multi-layer or multi-site team(s). Management and administration of training, education, and/or professional development programs. Professional experience designing and developing within Articulate Storyline. Demonstrated Project Management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Management and administration of education programs, including curriculum development, and advanced knowledge of the continuing education essentials and standards. Proficient with technology-based tools that support design and/or delivery of professional development curriculum; and with design and development of instructor-led learning workshops and online training; Computer proficiency in Windows environment appropriate to the position; proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,