Manager-Organizational Development

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Full-Time Officials / Admin WRMC, Batesville, AR, US

Position Summary

The Organizational Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating organizational development initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, organizational culture, and workforce sustainability. This position provides leadership for the White River Health Leadership & Governance Academy and supports organizational goals through leadership development, succession planning, Board governance education, and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the White River Health Leadership & Governance Academy.
• Designs and facilitates leadership development programs for emerging, frontline, and executive leaders.
• Develops and supports leadership competency frameworks, mentorship programs, and succession planning initiatives.
• Designs, coordinates, and facilitates Board of Directors orientation, continuing education, and governance development programs in collaboration with executive leadership and appropriate Board representatives.
• Partners with organizational leaders to assess development needs, provide guidance, and improve leadership effectiveness.
• Develops and implements initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organizational culture, and retention.
• Coordinates internal and external development resources, including educational programs, facilitators, and consultants.
• Establishes measures to evaluate program effectiveness, monitors outcomes, and recommends improvements.
• Ensures organizational development initiatives align with White River Health's strategic priorities, mission, and CARES Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development, Human Resources, leadership development, training, or a related field, including experience in program development, facilitation, or project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs.
• Experience in healthcare.
• Experience with succession planning, employee engagement, or organizational improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Board governance education, nonprofit governance, or Board development initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to design and facilitate effective educational programs.
• Knowledge of organizational development and leadership development principles.
• Understanding of Board governance principles and the educational needs of nonprofit healthcare governing boards.
• Strong planning, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to advise and collaborate with leaders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free from impairment that could adversely affect safe and effective job performance, consistent with WRH's Substance Use and Impairment Policy.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex information in easily understood terms.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective leadership and Board…