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Talent Management

The Talent Management Specialist designs and delivers programs to support the continuing education and development of the University employee population. This position is also responsible for the full life-cycle design and delivery of talent management’s business skills training and new employee onboarding programs.

• Design, develop, and deliver educational and professional development programs to the University employee population; programs are developed in a variety of formats to reach various audiences
• Establish curriculum and learning objectives; establish program structure and determine the appropriate delivery method
• Lead all aspects of program logistics including the development of program calendars, development of program communications, and learning management system use
• Partner with marketing and communications teams to develop marketing strategies to promote and support programs, including web content, emails, job aids, forms, and templates.
• Conduct training/professional development needs assessments with stakeholders and work with subject matter experts to build content
• Determine which systems and technologies will be used to support programs and the specific functionality required
• Build a network of contractors to ensure Talent Management has subject matter experts to support program design and delivery
• Partner with the Talent Management Director to develop and oversee budgets that support programs
• Establish and execute program evaluation techniques
• Establish and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor program activity; monitor evaluation data and make program adjustments as needed to ensure quality
• Respond to inquiries from University stakeholders regarding leadership and management program opportunities
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00