Professional Development & Learning Specialist.

Department Information

To apply: https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice

Description Of Job

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Professional Development & Learning Specialist to join our Human Resources team at System Office. The Professional Development & Learning Specialist will be responsible forsupporting and cultivating apositiveculture that encourages ongoing learning and professional development and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation across teams with an aim to attract, engage, and develop a diverse staff. This role is more than simply facilitating trainings, however; it requires someone to have a human-centered approach, a growth mindset and a strong orientation as a collaborative team player. We are looking for someone who is communicative and responsive to their stakeholders and constituents. We want someone who can see the strengths, knowledge, and talents in a colleague and reach out to partner with them to train others. If you are energized by the opportunity to be innovative in your approach to fostering lifelong learning with colleagues from across Colorado, this position may be for you.

CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

As the Professional Development & Learning Specialist, you will facilitate and coordinate professional learning and development opportunities across CCCS by identifying, leveraging, and aligning subject matter expertise systemwide to deliver relevant, high-quality, and impactful professional development. This role plans, develops, and evaluates learning initiatives delivered through the CCCS systemwide learning management platform and establishes a coordinated approach to facilitation that maximizes internal talent, expands access to high-quality training, ensures quality and consistency, and promotes alignment across the system.

Duties Include

• Design, develop, deliver, and pilot learning and development solutions to support CCCS objectives and goals using a variety of delivery systems including traditional and non-traditional delivery modes.
• Support and collaborate with HR personnel and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in developing training that advances HR initiatives and system-wide programs and processes. Use applicable adult learning and organizational behavior theories and models to assess, design, develop, and implement presentations and training materials that are clear, user friendly, professional, and accommodate various adult learning styles.
• Plan, develop, and provide learning and development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• In collaboration with the HR Operations Manager and system stakeholders, design, implement, revise, coordinate the facilitation of, and facilitate leadership programs for CCCS that develop current and emerging leaders, incorporate evidence-based research and trends, align with CCCS succession planning and competency tools, and support the goals of the strategic plan.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Learning Management System (LMS), providing guidance on system functionality and best practices.
• Continually evaluate and strengthen the System Office learning and development strategy for CCCS by conducting ongoing needs assessments to identify opportunities to create, modify, or enhance programs. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to monitor trends and inform decision-making.
• Support and, where appropriate, share responsibility for scheduling and coordinating of events, programs, and activities including establishing dates, times, logistics, and locations.
• Serve as an advisor and coordinator for the systemwide Professional Development Working Group, facilitating collaboration, alignment, and shared practices across colleges and the System Office.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Management, Training, Organization Development, Adult Education, or related. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with an associate’s and two additional years of experience, or four years of relevant professional experience, with experience evaluated on a year-for-year basis.
• An additional two years of professional experience in teaching, organizational development, training, or adult education that includes experience designing, developing, and/or delivering a variety of learning and development activities.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and/or technology applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, Articulate 360, on-demand training platforms, or similar tools) to support the design, development, delivery, evaluation, and data tracking and synthesis of high-quality training content.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Attributes That Will Contribute To Success In This Position

• Knowledge of adult learning theory.
• HR knowledge.
• Higher Education experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in designing e-learning, animated and on-demand training content to strengthen training library resources.
• Ability to adapt and learn new technology.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and evidence-based learning tools.
• Proficiency in using virtual platforms for learning delivery.
• Ability to develop training evaluations analyzing and interpreting data using data analysis spreadsheet software.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback to enhance the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of training materials.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative, strategic, critical, systems-thinking orientation.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traditional and modern job training methods and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including marketing to attract diverse learning audiences.
• Independence with a high degree of autonomy.
• Displays innovation when presenting ideas and solutions to problems.
• Leadership.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage project workflows, including establishing deadlines, tracking follow-up actions, documenting decisions, and ensuring completion of deliverables.
  
  

Work Location/Travel Expectations:

• This position is located at CCCS System Office: 9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230.
• Occasional travel to system colleges for training may be required.
• Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and hybrid-remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.
  
  

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 130,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note: per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act , an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.