LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Library 21c | 40 hours per week | position #400000491 | Exempt open to all qualified current staff and external applicants

Location:

1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Starting Wage:

$28.26 per hour

•$35.29 per hour + full benefits

Position Hours:

40 hours per week per the following schedule: Monday

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Friday:

8 a.m.

•5 p.m. Some early mornings if required

Note:

Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Also, management may require modifications to a position's schedule, days, times and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change.

Application Procedure:

1. Complete a PPLD online application located at https://ppld.org/careers at the Application Tab. If It is an internal only job posting, please log In to ESS to fill the application. 2. Attachments should be submitted online in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm 3. Requires resume and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter. 4. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531

•6333, ext. 6380

Closing Date:

This position is open until October 26, 2026, 9:59 p.m.

MST EOE:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pikes Peak Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender expression, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. The library reserves the right to hire more than one person per advertised vacancy. Position Summary Operates in a diverse environment to fulfill the Library's mission by managing employees and providing leadership for Districtwide learning and development by establishing priorities, standards, and initiatives that build employee knowledge, skills, and organizational capacity. Essential Functions Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. § Provides leadership, supervision, and workflow direction for direct reports. Hires, supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates employees; establishes work priorities. § Leads and oversees the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development programs, and designs, develops, and delivers training in multiple formats, including in-person workshops, webinars, self-directed learning, and on-the-job training. § Coordinates and provides guidance to subject matter experts (SMEs) and internal trainers to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with Learning & Development standards. § Leads the development and implementation of the Library's learning and development strategy, priorities, standards, and practices in alignment with organizational goals. § Establishes processes and standards for the development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning programs and resources. § Updates training materials and methods to keep current with new techniques and evaluates and modifies training programs as needed. § Leads assessments in partnership with department leaders and SMEs; identifies organizational capability gaps and establishes priorities. § Researches and coordinates vendors and consultants for knowledge/skills acquisition. § Responsible for the Districtwide training budget. § Provides consultation to leaders and SMEs regarding learning strategy, instructional design, program development, and appropriate learning solutions. § Leads partnerships with organizational leaders to develop and maintain career pathways, development opportunities, and talent development strategies that support internal mobility and organizational capacity. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Duties are considered non-essential and include the following: § Pursues independent learning through research, workshops, conferences, and online learning; makes recommendations for new or enhanced initiatives. § Networks with other local training professionals to share ideas and resources. § Keeps informed about Library and department information. § Participates in special projects as assigned. May include projects for the public. § Serves on Districtwide teams. § Represents the Library District to community agencies and professional organizations; speaks to interested groups as requested. § May serve on local, state, and national committees; takes an active role in Library or other related professional organizations. § Attends regular department meetings and scheduled all-staff meetings. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The employee is expected to perform or possess the following: § Thorough knowledge of the Pikes Peak Library District's policies and procedures and ability to follow them. § Ability to act as an ambassador of Pikes Peak Library District by promoting its mission and vision. § Demonstrates advanced knowledge of organizational training best practices, methods, and innovations. § Ability to exhibit leadership, sound judgment and professional demeanor in all situations; thinks and acts appropriately under pressure. § Demonstrates strong project and program management skills, including the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, monitor progress, and meet deadlines. § Demonstrates excellent facilitation, presentation, consultation, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization. § Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; maintains effective relationships within the department and with staff at all levels. § Demonstrates exceptional ability to use applications software, including eLearning authoring software, human resources management products, learning management systems, Microsoft 365 applications, along with standard office equipment. § Ability to work effectively as a team member, organize daily work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment. § Has regular on-time attendance. § Exercise professionalism and good judgement in interpersonal interactions.

Education and Experience:

§ Requires a bachelor's degree in instructional design, organizational development, human resources, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. § Requires a minimum of five years of experience in a government, non-profit, education, or related environment. § Requires a minimum of two years of supervisor experience. § Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Organizational Development and Change Operational Excellence (ODCOE) preferred. § Must have access to reliable transportation to travel among locations.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work is primarily conducted in an office setting that provides comfortable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Position requires the ability to sit and use a computer or standard office equipment for extended periods. Position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to occasionally reach, bend, climb, twist, and squat. Position requires the ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations. This position is eligible for telecommuting with supervisor approval and based on employee performance. Employees will be required to attend in-person meetings, trainings, or events at the Library as directed by their supervisor or as necessary for the performance of their job duties. The regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Management may require changes to a position's schedule, days, times, and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change. The above position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Conditions of Employment:

All selected candidates… § are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Pikes Peak Library District participates in E-Verify. § are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-Verify), education, former employment, and criminal history. § may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities. § may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job's physical requirements are met. § must understand and comply with PPLD's drug-free workplace policy. § understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law.

Pay:

$28.26

•$35.29 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Colorado Springs, CO 80920