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Title: Assistant Director for Learning and Professional Development
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Human Resources

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to help plan and manage the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive professional development program for campus staff. This position will provide assistance to but not limited to a wide range of programming and organizational initiatives. These initiatives include program, policy, workforce, and leadership development.

This position works with cross-functional stakeholders to define and implement a campus-wide strategic initiatives and focus on delivery that supports a diverse campus in terms of audience, service, and delivery.

There is considerable responsibility for individual initiative on the part of the incumbent filling this position in assuring that both departmental and campus-wide objectives and priorities are met.

Additional Information

This position is the point for Human Resources learning, which will coordinate with other learning and development managers across all other University divisions. Human Resources is the strategic partner for personnel and staff policy.

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$4,580/month

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors or equivalent degree (transcript required - may be unofficial) in a Human Resources, Business, Communication or Organizational/Management field.

2. At least 1.5 years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) professional level work experience in learning & development or human resources experience.

3. Demonstrated experience leading and assessing training in a professional workplace.

4. Proficient in technology applications and web-based training applications and platforms (e.g., Zoom, MSTeams, Web-ex, etc.)

5. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

6. Ability to multi-task problem solve effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with a range of training and dissemination approaches and evaluation of training activities and platforms.
2.Certification in training across an emotional intelligence, personality, or highly regarded training/learning platform

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with opportunity for flexible and hybrid work in the future

Functional Expectations

Must be able to perform the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.

2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis through multiple channels.

4. Ability to transport items weighing up to 20 pounds with a cart for special events.

Proposed Starting Date

February 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

In order to be eligible for Veteran’s Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.