Learning and Development Manager Davis, CA,

Position: Learning and Development Manager  Davis, CA, Job ID 76768
Learning and Development Manager Davis, CA, Job

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

Our Human Resources team is at the heart of supporting a talented workforce across the State of California. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring that all staff and academic employees have the resources, support, and guidance they need to thrive.

Our team works closely with leaders and departments to build a high-performing workforce and a supportive work environment. We prioritize open communication and collaboration to ensure that each employee's needs are met with efficiency and care. Whether you're a current, former, or prospective employee, our HR staff is here to provide support and guidance, ensuring that UC ANR system remains a great place to work, grow, and succeed.

Position Summary:
The Learning and Development (L&D) Manager will manage and lead the talent development team at UC ANR, implementing a comprehensive training and development program for academic and staff employees. Reporting to the Director of Academic Human Resources, this position is central to implementing organizational L&D strategies and working closely with senior leadership to align resources with goals and schedules. This position plays a key role in fostering collaboration across the organization, curating relevant content and resources, and managing the UC ANR Learning Management System (LMS).

This position will focus on designing, developing, implementing, and assessing various talent initiatives and programs.
The primary areas of focus include the management of the L&D Committee, organizational L&D needs assessments, creation and execution of leadership and management programs such as career pathways, succession planning, curation of curriculum and leadership development.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed

The home department for this position is IMM Office of Human Resources. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $93,200/year to $133,700/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 4/1/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

100%

• Collaborates closely with Academic and Staff Leadership to create appropriate Learning and Development resources and tools. Partners with managers across services to assess and identify training needs.
• Anticipates department needs, challenges and opportunities, provides input on short- and long-range training goals.
• Leads L&D Committee meetings. Represents the L&D program in interactions with external organizations, cultivating partnerships that support the organization's learning and development needs. Actively participates as a member or advisor on interdisciplinary committees.
• Partners with senior leadership to align L&D strategies with broader organizational objectives and make resource-driven recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
• Collaborates across Staff and Academic HR to develop the organization from a performance and culture perspective by implementing and overseeing initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen employee knowledge and abilities, develop effective people managers, and grow leaders.
• Coordinates with the Associate Vice President of Business Operations, the Executive Director of Human Resources, the Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension and Vice Provost of Academic Personnel and Development to provide L&D resources and support for staff and academics and to prioritize tasks related to employee development.
• Manages department fiscal, material and human resources within department budget. Identifies and suggests ways to increase efficiency and resources.
• Recommends changes in staffing, executes recruiting verifying new hires meet standards. Updates job descriptions to maintain accuracy. Conducts performance evaluations and defines department goals.
• Responsibilities include assessing and diagnosing organizational development needs, creating change initiatives, providing leadership and management coaching or consultation, and delivering solutions that support UC ANR's goals and priorities.
• Mentors staff and promotes professional growth and advancement. Implements professional development, continuing education, and training initiatives.
• Oversees daily operations of the Learning and Development unit. Independently resolves administrative and operational issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, organizational behavior or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in organizational and/or talent development, talent management programming, management development and coaching, and organizational process review.
• Proven skills to collaborate within and across departments to coordinate…