Director, Technology Training Institute (TTI)

This position provides leadership for Central Piedmont's Technology Training Institute (TTI), which supports all employees in collaborative professional learning and growth to support job performance, efficiencies, and Central Piedmont students in achieving their goals. The TTI's programming and services are designed to support both faculty and staff across all units and employee classifications. The Director will oversee the work of professional staff members, including technology trainers, who will be focused on innovative approaches to training and development, project management, and creating quality learning experiences. The Director will maintain constant awareness of trends in technology innovation, adult learning theory, and the facilitation of professional learning to diverse audiences. This position is responsible for supporting the Institute's strategic planning, in partnership with the Associate Vice President of Organizational Learning and Development, providing coordination and oversight of face-to-face and asynchronous programming to support 24/7 employee training and development. The Director will work to develop strong relationships between the Institute professional staff and partners in Information Technology Services (ITS), in the interest of providing the strongest possible outcomes for Central Piedmont faculty and staff 1. Responsible for the design and development, and delivery of face-to-face and online programming and resources that support employee performance and efficiency with technology. 2. Develops assessment reports reflective of Institute outcomes and collaborates with training staff and to make improvements based on this assessment. 3. Builds relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators across the college; creates mechanisms to assess their needs and interests related to professional learning and understanding of technology and tools. 4. Directs and coordinates the activities of the Technology Training Institute staff; implements strategies to ensure face to face and asynchronous programming, supports, and resources. 5. Works collaboratively with partners in Information Technology Services and external vendors to ensure successful and timely program development to support employee development. 6. Builds consensus across diverse stakeholder groups - including college administration - setting a strategic direction for the Technology Training Institute. 7. Makes presentations to internal and external audiences. 8. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in facilitating training and development, professional learning
• Project management experience including data analysis and reporting
• Minimum of 3 years of direct supervision of professional staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education, Business, Technology, Training, Leadership, or closely related field
• Documented management and/or supervisory experience
• Teaching or training experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of learning theories in development and application of instruction
• Knowledge of the field of educational development, interest in staying abreast of developments in this field
• Knowledge of technology applications and systems frequently used in education (learning management system, work productivity tools, classroom tools/technologies, etc)
• Ability to apply and leverage technology to further the training and development process
• Knowledge and application of emerging technologies and related software
• Competency in applying and using computer and emerging technologies
• Ability to interact with and provide information to individuals or groups representing a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
• Well-developed listening and communication (i.e., oral and written) skills
• Knowledge of alternative electronic delivery methods with attention to curriculum alignment and quality assessment
• Problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable to innovation and new methodologies
• Creativity
• Excellent communication skills
• Supervisory and leadership skills