Job Summary

Position Title: Director, Training and Development

Location: 2626 Halperin AvenueReports To: Senior Director, Training & DevelopmentEmployment Type: Full-Time

 

Job Summary: The Director of Training and Development will assist in partnership with the Senior Director of Training and Development with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Essen’s enterprise-wide learning strategy, which will include enhancing staff engagement, onboarding, and professional growth.

 

Reporting to the Senior Director, this leader will partner closely with operations, People & Culture, and clinical leadership to ensure training programs align with organizational goals, compliance standards, and workforce development priorities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute the training and development strategy across clinical, administrative, and leadership functions.
• Partner with department heads to identify skill gaps and create targeted learning pathways.
• Manage the Learning Management System and ensure consistent content quality, tracking, and reporting.
• Execute measurable learning outcomes and performance metrics to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director and P&C leaders to align training programs with talent management, succession planning, and organizational goals.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, compliance requirements, and healthcare education trends.
• Ensure all programs meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Utilize the ADDIE methodology in the design and development of training programs
• Utilize the Kirkpatrick methodology for evaluation development

Qualifications

Technical proficiencies to include:

• Microsoft Office:
  • Advanced Excel
• EPIC/ eClinical Works (mandatory)

Preferred systems experience:

• UKG
• Twilio Flex

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Organizational Development, HR, or Education preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, talent management, or organizational effectiveness.
• Strong background in instructional design, adult learning theory, and learning measurement frameworks
• Experience working in healthcare or a regulated industry preferred.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and data analytics tools.

Location: Required to be in Bronx-based office location 5 days a week