Director of Training and Development

Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas is looking to hire a full-time Director of Training and Development who is passionate about providing others with the tools to be successful in their positions as they work alongside students to promote long-term student success. Do you enjoy developing and implementing training programs? Do you enjoy providing others with tools for success? Would you like to work in Kansas in a flexible, full-time remote training role? If so, please read on!

The Director of Training and Development position earns a competitive wage of $59,000 annually. We provide excellent benefits, including health insurance, a generous amount of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, dental and vision insurance a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, and long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to the employee. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

Work Schedule for a Full-Time Director of Training and Development

This position typically works in a remote format forty hours a week Monday through Friday. Although primarily remote, this position may be required to travel to provide training or for meetings throughout the year.

About Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas (JAG-K)

With our headquarters in Topeka, Kansas, JAG-K partners with Kansas schools to help students who are facing various challenges to be successful. We are a non-profit organization that offers an elective class to provide academic and other positive supports to ensure students earn their high school diploma. We have 104 programs located in 49 Kansas school districts and currently serve more than 5,500 students in Kansas and by educating students through career exploration opportunities and teaching soft skills, students are prepared to successfully transition to post-secondary education, military service, or into the workforce.

We believe our strength comes from the relationships we build with students to assist them towards a path of success. We strive for a culture of Humble, Hungry, and Smart and do this by hiring ideal team players. Individuals that enjoy working at JAG-K and fit our cultural framework share credit, emphasize team over self, define success collectively rather than individually, are hungry for more opportunities, constantly think about the next step or way to improve, and are emotionally intelligent. In addition to great pay and benefits, we strive to create a positive environment made up of ideal team players.

A Day in the Life of the Director of Training and Development

The Director of Training and Development designs and oversees all training and development programs within the JAG-K organization. Responsibilities include identifying training needs based on skills gap analyses and developing group and individual training courses to ensure practices are in adherence to JAG-K policies and procedures. Provides enterprise-wide instruction and technical consultation to staff on JAG systems and technology to ultimately develop our employees' skills to improve quality of work, productivity, and retention.

Qualifications for the Director of Training and Development

Do you have a bachelor's degree in human resources, education, business, or a related discipline? Do you have 3 years of experience as a Training Director, Training Manager, or similar role in education or work skills instruction? Do you live in Kansas or are willing to relocate? Do you have a valid driver's license? Are you proficient with technology? If yes, you might just be the perfect fit for the Director of Training and Development position!

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you would be right for this opening, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. Please be sure to submit both your resume and cover letter as both are required. We look forward to meeting you!

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