Manager of Learning & Organizational Development

Manager of Learning & Organizational Development

Requisition Number: MANAG
001328

• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Salary : $85,000 USD per year

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Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Basic Function: Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Manager of Learning & Organizational Development is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating organizational training and leadership development initiatives across Ada S. McKinley Community Services.

The Manager of Learning & Organizational Development will provide operational oversight of the Ada U Leadership Academy
, support the development of a consistent leadership culture and strengthen leadership capacity across the organization. The position will coordinate leadership development activities, assessments, learning pathways, cohort implementation, progress tracking, and applied learning opportunities in alignment with Ada's organizational priorities.

The Manager of Learning & Organizational Development will also oversee the organization's research internship structure, including the Lead Research Intern and Public Health Research Interns, ensuring that interns receive appropriate guidance, meaningful learning opportunities, and structured experiences that contribute to Ada's research, program evaluation, and organizational initiatives.

This position works collaboratively with leadership, program departments, Human Resources, research interns, external consultants, community partners, and other stakeholders to support employee development, organizational learning, and continuous improvement.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to
:
Jamal Malone

Supervises (Position Title):
Lead Research Intern, Public Health Interns

• Coordinate the implementation and ongoing administration of the Ada U Leadership Academy.
• Support the development and implementation of shared Ada leadership competencies and expectations that define what effective leadership looks like across the organization.
• Coordinate the implementation of individualized Ada U assessments and development plans.
• Support the use of assessment tools, including DiSC, as incorporated into the Ada U assessment and development process.
• Maintain standardized assessment, development planning, progress tracking, and reassessment tools.
• Coordinate staff placement into Ada U's tiered leadership development pathways, including:
• Basic Management
• Advanced Management
• Advanced Leadership
• Coordinate internal and external learning requirements associated with each development tier.
• Support the development and implementation of learning objectives and curriculum for each leadership tier.
• Coordinate cohort schedules, communications, learning activities, and participant requirements.
• Monitor participant progress toward individualized leadership development goals.
• Coordinate annual reassessments and support the development of subsequent-year leadership development plans.
• Track participant progression through Ada U tiers and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate the Ada U Capstone Project process, including participant communication, timelines, documentation, and completion requirements.
• Support the connection of capstone projects to organizational priorities, leadership competencies, and real-world organizational challenges.
• Coordinate communications regarding Ada U expectations, requirements, timelines, and milestones.
• Support the continuous evaluation and improvement of Ada U based on participant and organizational feedback.

Training & Professional Development

• Assess organizational training and development needs in collaboration with leadership and department managers.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate internal training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Assist in identifying appropriate external training resources and learning opportunities.
• Develop training materials, presentations, facilitator guides, participant resources, and other learning materials.
• Coordinate training schedules, registrations, attendance, completion tracking, and required documentation.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, knowledge assessment, application of learning, and other appropriate measures.
• Maintain training records and provide reports regarding participation, completion, and outcomes.
• Support managers in identifying development opportunities for employees.
• Promote the application of training and leadership development concepts to employees' day-to-day work.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen organizational learning and professional development practices.

Research Internship Oversight

• Provide operational oversight and direction for the Lead Research Intern and Public Health Research Interns.
• Establish clear expectations, assignments, timelines, and deliverables for research interns.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to the Lead Research Intern.
• Support the Lead Research Intern in providing guidance and mentorship to Public Health Research Interns.
• Coordinate research internship assignments with…