Director of Strategic Talent Management
Deadline: 03-28-2024
Job No.: 932578
Department: University Advancement
Type: Administrative Professional
Salary Range: Negotiable
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Description
Director of Strategic Talent Management, University Advancement
As a key member of University Advancement’s (UA) Operations Team, the responsibilities of the Director of Strategic Talent Management include the development, implementation, and coordination of short- and long-term strategic programs and initiatives for staff development and retention. The Director of Strategic Talent will provide direction on best practices in employee retention, leadership and professional development, succession planning, training, and performance management to meet UA’s strategic goals. Additionally, the director will lead the establishment and implementation of programs aimed at improving employee acquisition, retention, development, morale, and productivity. Such programs include workforce and organization planning initiatives, performance management, learning, and development.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Learning and Development:
- Collaborates with UA leadership in identifying and assessing staff core competencies, skills gap analysis, and growth plans to inform and develop training for staff development aligned with improving organizational performance (i.e., leadership development, tracks for high performers)
- Oversight of learning and development opportunities and programs for University Advancement team members
- Collect, analyze, and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development
- Maintains currency in the field through continuous learning
Performance Management:
- In alignment with UA core values and performance metrics, provides direction to supervisors in employee performance management and development plans
- Prepares metrics, collects, and interprets data on employee retention, leadership, professional development, succession planning, training, and performance management efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts and identify and evaluate trends
Retention:
- Works with the Operations HR team in the assessment, development, and implementation of strategies pertaining to new employee/onboarding, off-boarding, and exit interviews
- Designs and administers employee surveys to identify areas for improvement to assist UA leadership in strategic planning for employee engagement and retention
- Leads the talent management program in the development and management of retention strategies, succession planning, career path planning process, and employee engagement activities
Workforce Planning:
- Assists UA leadership with workforce planning and implementation of restructuring initiatives to include the creation of new roles and assessment of current employees for roles and compensation review
Qualifications
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a human resources area or a related degree; 3 to 5 years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting, management, budget preparation and data base system analysis and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or advancement degree; HRCI or SHRM certification desired
- Knowledge of and experience in the area of integrated strategic talent management - designing, developing, and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, and relationship management
- Experience in Advancement preferred
How to apply
If you review this job description and, have done many of the responsibilities or have transferable skills, we want to hear from you and, welcome your application! We are seeking successful, ambitious fundraisers who want to become part of our team and, help us help us in our ambitious campaign!
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment, at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application resume and cover letter through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system, the URL for this website is careers.msu.edu. Please indicate the position number 932578. when submitting your application.
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.