Executive Director of Organizational Development

Executive Director of Organizational Development

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Number: 0603897

Position Title:

Executive Director of Organizational Development

• An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
• Generous Paid Time Off on top of 12 Paid Holidays
• 4:1 Employer Match for Retirement
• Tuition reimbursement for colleges outside WCC

The Executive Director of Organizational Development provides strategic leadership for college-wide organizational effectiveness, leadership development, succession planning, change management, and professional learning initiatives that advance Washtenaw Community College’s mission and strategic priorities. This position serves as a senior advisor to the President, Chief Human Resource Officer, and executive leadership team on organizational design, leadership capability, talent readiness, employee engagement, and institutional change.

The Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive organizational development strategy that strengthens leadership pipelines, supports employee growth, improves team effectiveness, and promotes a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role also provides executive oversight for the college-wide implementation of WCC’s AI strategy, working collaboratively with the CIO on administrative AI initiatives and the EVP for Instruction on academic AI initiatives.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a college-wide organizational development strategy aligned with WCC’s strategic plan, mission, values, and institutional priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, change readiness, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development.
• Assess institutional needs and recommend organizational development interventions that support student success, equity, workforce readiness, operational effectiveness, and community engagement.
• Develop annual operational plans, goals, timelines, and metrics for organizational development initiatives.
• Design, implement, and evaluate leadership development programs for executives, senior leaders, mid-level managers, emerging leaders, and key institutional talent.
• Facilitate executive-level learning experiences, leadership retreats, team development sessions, and strategic planning workshops.
• Work collaboratively with the Deans on faculty professional development initiatives.

• Create opportunities for leadership and team effectiveness, and facilitate workshops, retreats, and team development sessions.

• Lead the development and implementation of succession planning processes that identify critical roles, high-potential talent, readiness gaps, and future leadership needs.
• Create leadership pipeline strategies that support employee retention, internal mobility, career progression, and workforce continuity.
• Partner with Human Resources and executive leadership to align talent development strategies with institutional priorities and long-term workforce needs.

• Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation through leadership programs and engagement strategies.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of scalable learning solutions to enhance management skills, emotional intelligence, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with senior leadership to align leadership initiatives with WCC’s strategic priorities: student success, equity, workforce readiness, and community engagement.
• Conduct targeted organizational assessments to identify…