Assistant Director, Organizational and Leadership Development
The University of Iowa is seeking a creative and motivated professional to join our Organizational Effectiveness team within University Human Resources. At Iowa, we are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment where employees are empowered and engaged - bringing their best and full self to the work they do.
As the Assistant Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and providing professional human resource services and programs related to Leadership Development and Organizational Development to faculty administrators, directors, managers, supervisors, HR professionals and other University employees. You will develop and implement leadership development programming, coordinate leadership coaching and provide organizational development consulting services.
We are looking for someone who is creative, adaptable, highly collaborative and with a record of delivering exceptional results. If this is you, we invite you to apply! For a detailed job description, please email Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.
This position is eligible for hybrid work (60% on campus and 40% remote) within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Specific Job Duties and Tasks:
- Provide leadership and vision for organizational development and leadership development initiatives, including strategic partnerships with UI colleges and divisions
- Participate in initiatives to advance UI and University HR strategic priorities, driving faculty and staff success, wellbeing and diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Deliver consulting services across a range of organizational development (OD) focus areas, e.g. organizational change, team dynamics, culture, diagnostics/assessments.
- Provide development, execution and oversight of campus-wide leadership development programming.
- Manage leadership coaching services provided through leadership programs for faculty and staff.
- Provide reports on implementation and impact of leadership development initiatives for use in marketing, direction-setting, and recommendations for ongoing implementation.
- Conduct needs assessments and analyze data to determine future programs and services and improve existing programs and services.
- Support strategic plan implementation efforts as a partner to colleges, departments, and units for UI and UI Health Care.
- Develop and implement communication plans for leadership development programs in accordance and in partnership with university HR guidelines and communication strategy.
About University Human Resources
University Human Resources is responsible primarily for programs and policies that attract, develop, and retain qualified staff, and for providing programming which enhances the well-being and effectiveness of the University community. To consistently meet the changing needs of our many customers, University Human Resources is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in organizational development, business administration, psychology, instructional design, human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to design and manage complex projects and programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to produce documents that are clear and well-presented and able to adapt communication to different audiences.
- Strong collaboration skills; demonstrated ability to work with others outside of chain of command to produce results.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment
- Ability to gather, interpret, and present data clearly, and to utilize data to inform decisions.
- Experience with computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, and video conferencing (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
Position specific required qualifications:
- Experience, typically 3-5 years, in organizational development/change management and/or leadership development.
- Demonstrated experience in advising managers and leaders on talent development, leadership development, team building/culture, and change management.
- Experience facilitating workshops and programs in person and virtually.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Leadership experience, such as supervision of professionals, project/initiative leadership, serving as a member of a leadership team.
- Experience working in a large, complex organization such as a university.
- Certification/training in one or more of the following:
- project management
- change management
- coaching
- PHR or SPHR
- Other related certificates
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 5A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
