Vice President & Chief Learning Officer -Hr Learning & Leadership Development

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Vice President and Chief Learning Officer is responsible for formulating the strategy to drive system-wide learning direction, goals, and policies. This role will plan, design, and implement the overall strategy of learning and development programs, and will possess up-to-date knowledge of best practices in organizational learning and a strong understanding of business practices alongside leadership ability. This individual will lead the team that has responsibility to drive employee learning for programs delivered by human resources, clinical teams, and technology areas, as well as design and build the learning function for the future.

In coordination with the Dean and Vice Dean for Educational Affairs, this will be done through an accessible, “learn anywhere,” prescriptive and micro-learning framework utilizing responsive e-learning, responsive LMSs, and learning apps, all of which support multi-device access. Learning initiatives will all be conducted while ensuring the mobile experience is seamless.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Promotes and demonstrates the PSH Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Identifies key organizational capability requirements and integrates them into short and long-term learning strategies that are aligned with overall organizational strategies.
• Ensures regulation and governance of all learning programs and initiatives by leading and overseeing the design of all learning infrastructure and ensuring the vision of learning is communicated effectively across the organization.
• Develops the budget for learning programs and initiatives and leads cost-benefit analyses of programs and initiatives. Collaborates with the executive team on developing learning strategies and liaises with them as well as senior management on the progression of L&D across the organization.
• Collaborates with functional areas to develop ways for operations to support learning and Leadership Development, as well as collaborates with organizational development teams on how learning can support change and performance management, as well as achieve business goals.
• Directs the implementation of technology to support learning throughout the organization. Works with IT leadership to select appropriate tools that support learning for the health system.
• Supports the identification of leadership potential within the organization and collaborates with the organizational development and HR strategy teams and leaders on succession planning development.
• Manages the learning team, overseeing the allocation of work and performance against goals. Provides feedback, coaching, and mentoring, drives employee development, and performs additional people management activities. Works with the Talent Acquisition team on hiring efforts.
• Oversees PSH Leadership Development programs including curriculum planning and content, nomination process, strategy, delivery/facilitation, success tracking, and associated event planning. Create new programs to support business strategy.
• Drives strategy, use, training, structure, and contract management associated with PSH’s LMS programs across all areas of PSH.
• Oversees relevant contracts associated with PSH learning tools, programs, and resources. Guides and facilitates faculty in the effective integration of technology in courses/clerkships for the delivery of the curriculum (related to educational support and development, not technical training).
• Evaluates the current instructional approaches related to technology and research and evaluate emerging technologies for recommendations for use within the curriculum.
Supports the culture of teaching excellence and educational scholarship through the dissemination of pedagogical information and methods specifically related to technology applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Educational Leadership or related field required.
• Ten (10) years of experience in progressively senior learning and development roles or a related field required.
• Seven (7) years of management experience required.
• Extensive experience in learning and development program design and implementation required.
• Experience with learning management systems required.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained