Director, Organizational Development

Reynolds Community College • Richmond, VA

402d • $80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Director of Organizational Development at Reynolds Community College serves as a strategic partner to the President, focusing on enhancing institutional excellence through innovative organizational development strategies. This role involves designing and implementing programs that improve employee capabilities, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and align with the college's mission and strategic goals. The position is pivotal in promoting employee engagement and translating strategic priorities into actionable plans that drive student achievement and institutional success.

Requirements

• Proven experience in organizational development, employee engagement, and strategic leadership within higher education or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of best practices in professional development and employee recognition programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex projects and initiatives effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of inclusive excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technology integration in organizational development processes.
• Familiarity with trends in higher education and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement professional development programs for employees, including leadership development programs.
• Design and oversee comprehensive programs to enhance employee capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage with executive leadership and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of organizational development strategies.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Infuse a strengths-based positive leadership model to nurture a high-performing organizational culture.
• Design strategies to enhance the college culture and promote employee engagement aligned with the college's values.
• Lead efforts to enhance a culture of inclusive excellence.
• Remain current with trends and best practices in organizational development and higher education.
• Introduce innovative approaches to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Champion the use of technology to enhance organizational development, including virtual support and artificial intelligence.
• Work closely with the President to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with the college's mission and goals.
• Manage highly visible, complex projects and activities on behalf of the President.
• Provide direction for organizational development strategies and programs.
• Spearhead special projects critical to the President's vision for the institution.
• Provide regular updates to the President about organizational development initiatives and their impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000-$115,000.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees