Vice President of Learning and Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the enterprise learning and development strategy for CSD.

• Create a strategic vision for employee advancement, skill enhancement, career development, and leadership readiness.

• Supervise the design, execution, and ongoing improvement of onboarding and training programs for new hires.

• Design scalable, competency-focused onboarding pathways.

• Provide strategic governance of CSD University and employee career learning pathways.

• Create career advancement frameworks linked to competencies, professional growth, and internal promotions.

• Manage clinician learning systems, academies, continuing education, workshops, leadership development, and specialized clinical training.

• Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure training aligns with current best practices and evolving clinical models.

• Offer executive oversight for leadership development programs and academy coursework.

• Develop leadership pipelines and systems for succession planning.

• Establish competency frameworks, role-specific competency maps, and systems for readiness and performance assessment.

• Oversee competency validation and remediation processes.

• Champion the adoption of innovative learning technologies and instructional methodologies, including microlearning, AI-driven learning systems, simulation-based learning, and virtual learning environments.

• Ensure that learning experiences are engaging, measurable, learner-centered, and scalable.

• Set learning KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems.

• Utilize learning analytics, employee feedback, and organizational data to assess effectiveness and inform workforce development investments.

• Promote continuous learning and professional growth.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Operations, Clinical Services, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Research, Technology, and Executive Leadership.

• Act as a thought leader within the organization on workforce development, adult learning, instructional design, and leadership development.

• Represent CSD at conferences, industry events, educational partnerships, and other external opportunities.

• Stay updated on trends in behavioral healthcare, autism services, adult learning, professional education, leadership development, and workforce training.

• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related discipline is required; a doctoral degree is preferred.

• BCBA certification is preferred; equivalent experience in leadership and workforce development will be evaluated.

• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in learning and development, training, organizational development, or workforce development.

• Proven track record of building and scaling learning programs, professional development initiatives, and leadership pipelines.

• Experience in managing enterprise-level onboarding, training, competency management, and professional development programs.

• Strong understanding of instructional design, adult learning theory, organizational psychology, and change management.

• Experience in managing learning management systems and other training technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to use data and learning analytics for assessing program effectiveness and fostering continuous improvement.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, coaching, communication, and executive leadership abilities.

• Proven capability to enhance employee engagement, retention, performance, and professional growth through learning initiatives.

• Strong judgment, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all job functions.

• Competence in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations appropriately.

• Proficient in computer and word-processing software.

• Capability to obtain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice.

• Willingness to travel to multiple work sites as necessary.

• Reliable transportation is required, including a valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record per NIAC standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive, market-driven compensation.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Devices issued by CSD.

• Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.