Assistant Director of Organizational Development at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Logo:

Posting Number:

STA00326PO24

Job Family:

Academic and Professional Training and Development

Job Function:

Organizational and Employee Development

USC Market Title:

Organizational Development Consultant

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131848

Job Level:

P4 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):

Assistant Director of Organizational Development

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Human Resources

Department:

DHR Org and Professional Dev

State Pay Band:

9

Advertised Salary Range:

$87,231 - $97,231

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch.


Must be willing to work flexible schedule as needed in support of office function.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Human Resources/Legal

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary:

The Division of Human Resources is accepting applications to fill the role of Assistant Director of Organizational Development. This strategic role within the Division of HR helps employees build capacity to change, achieves greater effectiveness in individuals and teams and increases the organization's competitiveness by developing, improving, and reinforcing strategies, structures and processes. Areas of responsibility: individual and team effectiveness, interpersonal and group process approaches, coaching, culture change, personal, professional and leadership development, employee engagement, rewards and recognition programming, succession planning, employee listening strategy, data analytics and organizational transformation.Learn more about this important role:
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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree and 2 years training and development experience, or bachelor's degree and 4 years training and development experience. Relevant certifications related to Training and Development and Organizational Development

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience in either organizational or professional development in a business, educational, or governmental organization.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of adult learning principles and practices. Knowledge of the theory and execution of organizational development practices in a professional setting. Ability to effectively present supervisory and management training to a variety of individuals demonstrating both mastery of the material and authority with the topic. Expertise in diagnosing organizational, group, and individual performance issues and designing appropriate interventions. Professional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. Experience in designing professional development materials. Knowledge and experience with instructional and collaborative meeting technology that enhances learning and communication among participants. Ability to work collaboratively with other trainers, OD professionals, administrative staff and university clients. Ability to manage subordinate employees.

Job Duty:

Supervises organizational and professional development employees and/or student employees to ensure that services are carried out in a professional and efficient manner.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Job Duty:

Supports the daily functions of the Organizational and Professional Development Office to include providing information about training programs, promoting the services of the Office, assisting customers, readying facilities for training, and answering telephone and e-mail inquiries as needed.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Provides executive and managerial coaching to university leaders and managers upon request. Assists coaching recipients with identifying developmental goals. Uses appropriate techniques and methods to identify the current nature of the situation to be addressed. Helps the recipient identify options to consider for improving their performance. Provides an approach to move forward with the chosen options.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Manages organizational development projects. Consults with university clients to identify appropriate interventions, designs methodologies and delivers services independently to the client. Provides follow-up services independently to ensure that the projects were effective in obtaining the desired results. Provides organizational development services including, but not limited to, engagement and climate surveys, group facilitation, strategic and operational planning assistance, conflict resolution, and targeted interventions. Provides executive and managerial coaching to university leaders, managers and teams upon request. Assists coaching recipients with identifying developmental goals. Uses appropriate techniques and methods to identify current situation.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Manages the LEAD supervisory training program and the High Performing Teams (HPT) certificate program for the university. Monitors employee feedback, makes modifications to course content and oversees level 2 and level 3 value of the programs. Redesigns programs to meet new instructional formats. Provides instruction for all core supervisory courses and all modules of the HPT program. Designs customized training solutions in response to requests for assistance from departments and colleges.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Manages the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) for university administrative managers. Develops curriculum, provides instruction, coordinates events, and identifies potential participants. Establishes and maintains all aspects of the program, including marketing, the application and review process, and scheduling of the 60 hours of leadership development activities.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

20

Job Duty:

Provides leadership to employee life cycle projects designed to improve the experience of new employees as they join the university and to improve retention and engagement of those employees. Works with other HR professionals to examine and redesign significant HR systems and processes including onboarding, recruitment and talent management.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Facilitates the succession planning efforts for the university by working with departments to identity key roles and develop strategies for creating a pool of talent to be able to move into the pivotal roles. Creates and maintains the infrastructure for the succession planning process.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

No

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

04/22/2024

Job Close Date:

06/07/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.


We are only accepting applications submitted by June 6, 2024.


The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance


• Retirement Programs


• Paid Tuition


• Dependent Scholarships


• Annual Leave


• Sick Leave


• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)


• Paid Parental Leave


• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167158

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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