Manager, Learning & Development

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Manager, Learning & Development
Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department Institute for Families
Overview
The Institute for Families (IFF) at the Rutgers University School of Social Work exists to advance the professional practices and knowledge base of individuals and organizations dedicated to creating brighter futures for children, their families, and their caregivers. IFF leads a portfolio of $26M in training, technical assistance, and applied research services that increase the capacity of child welfare and human service systems to improve childhood outcomes.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Manager of Learning and Development for the Institute for Families (IFF) at the Rutgers University School of Social Work.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:
  • Aligns the Institute’s instructional design initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Creates engaging, effective learning experiences that enhance the knowledge and skills of child- and family-serving professionals.
  • Oversees assignments and monitors performance in alignment with contract deliverables and available resources.
  • Establishes quality and branding standards for instructional development.
  • Leads a large team of learning professionals and supervisors, providing strengths-based coaching that recognizes contributions while fostering professional growth.
  • Engages with stakeholders, sponsors, and Institute leaders, requiring strong influencing and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 104490.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 132183.00
Annual Maximum Salary 159875.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Ten (10) years of progressive leadership in instructional services or training design, especially as it relates to education for child- and family-service professionals.
Certifications/Licenses
  • A valid driver’s license would be required for this position; Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Exceptional managerial skills.
  • Strong experience in project management.
  • Knowledge of learning and instructional theories and exposure to technologies supporting the design and development of learning products.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong diplomacy in interpersonal communications.
  • Ability to negotiate with stakeholders holding varied backgrounds and perspectives.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with adult learning theories, processes for curriculum development, and with technologies used to design and launch learning products.
Equipment Utilized
  • Must possess a high level of technological literacy and will benefit from a familiarity with rapid authoring tools.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • General office environment with light lifting.
  • Occasional observation of coursework held outside normal business hours may require availability on evenings or weekends.
Special Conditions
  • Clean Driving Record.
  • Multiple Vacancies.
Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST0466
Posting Open Date 02/28/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have at least ten (10) years of progressive leadership in instructional services or training design, especially as it relates to education for child- and family-service professionals?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please share a bulleted list of outcomes related to this position’s responsibilities in learning and development.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. List of Professional References (contact Info)
Optional Documents