Director of Learning and Organizational Development - Center Leadership & Learning

Director of Learning and Organizational Development - Center for Leadership & Learning

POSITION:
Director of Learning & Organizational Development - Center for Leadership & Learning

LOCATION:

East Lansing

SALARY RANGE: $140,302 - $194,744

SCHEDULE:

245 Workdays

Paid holidays and a comprehensive benefits package (please see below)

The Michigan Education Association (MEA) is committed to advancing public education professions, building a fully engaged membership, securing a pro-public education legislative agenda, advancing educational equity regardless of where a child lives, and prioritizing high-quality public education as a fundamental right. MEA’s mission is to protect, advocate, and advance the rights of all education professionals, which promotes a quality education for all students.

MEA represents about 120,000 educators, including teachers, counselors, social workers, school nurses, education support professionals in our P/K-12 through our colleges and universities, higher-education faculty, retired members, as well as aspiring educators at the high school and collegiate level throughout the state.

MEA is part of a family of companies, which also includes the Michigan Education Special Services Association (MESSA), MEA Financial Services (MEAFS) and our Staff Retirement Plan Board (SRP). In addition, a majority of employees of MEA, MESSA and MEAFS are unionized and members of seven internal staff unions.

The Director of Learning & Organizational Development is a dynamic, multi-faceted leadership role responsible for designing, overseeing, and managing MEA’s statewide conferences, training programs, and organizational development. The director ensures that all programs are strategically aligned with MEA’s organizational goals, responsive to member needs, and grounded in best practices for adult learning.

This individual plays a key role in representing MEA on statewide committees, actively participating in decision-making, program design, and developing new partnership opportunities, from concept to implementation. Working closely with internal departments, external partners, and member leaders, the Director delivers innovative, high-impact training experiences that support members’ professional growth and strengthen MEA’s overall effectiveness.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Center for Leadership and Learning. It collaborates closely with MEA officers and helps support governance committees and task forces as appropriate.

• Master’s degree in educational leadership, curriculum design, or another related field - MI Administration Certificate preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in education and must hold at least one certification in special education, and a valid teaching certificate
• Minimum of 10 years in a K-12 public school with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience
• Minimum of 5 successful years of administration with leadership of people, teams, budgets, evaluating staff, design, and implementation of various initiatives
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in training program development, conference planning, or professional development coordination, preferably within a union, education, or nonprofit setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and program evaluation methods
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the values of public education, union advocacy, and member engagement
• Experience with conference logistics, budget management, and vendor coordination preferred

The Director of Statewide Training Development will be a strategic thinker with a passion for education and leadership development. They will have a collaborative spirit, strong organizational skills, and the ability to connect broad organizational goals with practical, scalable training initiatives. They should bring a member-first mindset, innovative thinking, and a demonstrated ability to adapt training programs to meet evolving member needs.

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