Kean University

Director of Learning and Development, Office of Human Resources

Kean University$110K — $120K *
Union, NJ 07083In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience in Human Resources, with a preference for five years.
  • Experience in training-related responsibilities required; higher education HR experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 is necessary; familiarity with Workday HCM is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operations and strategic planning for learning and development initiatives.
  • Develop, implement, and assess various learning pathways and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with university stakeholders to identify organizational learning needs.
  • Shape strategies that support employee engagement and effective change management.
  • Lead efforts in promoting positive performance management and teamwork.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Support for work-life balance.
Full Job Description

External Applicant Instructions

  • Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
  • Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate.
  • In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Office of Human Resources

Director of Learning and Development

Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, the Director of Learning and Development (Director 4) is responsible for the daily operations and strategic planning for university-wide learning and development initiatives delivered by HR.  This includes the development, implementation and assessment of various learning pathways, professional development opportunities, and leadership empowerment efforts. 

The primary focus of this position will be to coordinate all aspects of strategic learning programming delivered by HR. In this dynamic role, the Director will work collaboratively with a variety of university stakeholders to identify organizational needs and shape strategies that support learning, effective change management, increased employee engagement, positive performance management and teamwork. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in Human Resources field(s), including training-related work responsibilities is required. At least five years of this experience is preferred. A Master’s degree in a related field and previous experience in higher education human resources or business operations is also preferred. Candidate must have excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations; and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Experience with Workday HCM is a plus.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $110,000 to $120,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our .

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton.  Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the  (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.


About Kean University

Kean University is a public research university located in Union and Hillside, New Jersey. It was founded in 1855 and is the third largest public university in the state. The university offers over 50 undergraduate and 35 graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in psychology and education. Kean University is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution. The university has a strong focus on community engagement and offers a variety of programs and services to support local residents and businesses.
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