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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:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00