Organizational Development Manager jobs in Iowa

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is seeking an Organizational Development Program Manager to join the Talent Management team. This individual is responsible for creating, leading, supporting and measuring organizational development programs including career coaching and development, leadership development and consulting, inclusion and belonging, team effectiveness and performance. Reports to the Vice President, Talent Management.

• Leads the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of programs, and strategies tailored to meet organizational development needs and program goals.

• Sponsors and collaborates with the internal inclusion committee. 

• Develops proactive strategies and relationships to attract, retain, and develop a pipeline of qualified, diverse talent.

• Manages financial expenditures for organizational development.

• Establishes and reports on achievement of established goals.

• Manages and facilitates the career development process.

• Provides consultative services and resources to business units and colleagues as needed.

• Consults & partners with the business to conduct needs analyses that accurately diagnoses situations, identifies desired business impacts and performance/skill gaps, gain relevant insights, and collaboratively develop appropriate solutions that address the challenge or opportunity.

• Designs and develops holistic learning solutions that achieve agreed upon results and expectations from the business, which may include formal learning content, performance supports tools/job aids, training materials, skill development activities, relevant process improvements, or other items that help achieve desired results.

• Plans and leads strategic planning and annual goal setting for organizational development and inclusion programs.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Creating and delivering leadership, management, and inclusion programs with demonstrated results

• Consulting skills

• Superior verbal and written communication skills 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Excellent presentation and facilitator skills

• Strategic planning

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in organizational development/organizational behavior or related Human Resources field required. Five years of experience creating and leading with demonstrated results organizational/leadership development and inclusion programs. Master’s degree preferred.

*Position allows for some telecommuting/work from home depending upon business need and leader approval. Candidate must be within driving distance of office located in Iowa City, IA.