Director of Learning & Development

JOB DESCRIPTION Now Hiring a Director of Learning & Development The Director of Learning & Development ensures Farm Credit of Florida is a learning organization, supporting employee development and growth for career success and progression. This role leads Training Specialists and oversees the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning initiatives across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities and scalability for the association. Position may be remote or hybrid and must reside in Florida. Travel is approximately 30% of the time. Responsibilities: • Represents the Association in a professional and enthusiastic manner by providing an exceptional level of customer service in all interactions with internal and external customers. • Translates organizational goals into learning priorities that support employee development, leader effectiveness, and culture-building. • Cascades the vision of the L&D function across the organization, establishing its role as a strategic business partner. • Regularly review training content and delivery methods to ensure relevance, scalability, and alignment with organizational needs. • Creates framework to build skill proficiency and progression across core positions in the organization. • Develops team of training specialists to implement effective training programs across the organization. • Collaborates with leaders and HR to identify gaps, needs, and opportunities for employee growth and development. • Leverages LMS to track and deliver trainings. • Works with subject matter experts to create internal courses to build proficiency in topical areas. • Leads large-scale learning initiatives and organizational projects with strong project management and time management skills. • Develops and maintains processes for ongoing content review and knowledge management. • Navigates resistance and facilitate organizational change through thoughtful communication and structured implementation planning. • Ensures effective onboarding program and role transition planning. • Establishes and implements a comprehensive learning evaluation framework, including Kirkpatrick Levels 1-4, to assess training impact and effectiveness. To qualify for this position, candidates should possess the following: Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Organizational Development, Education, HR, or related field preferred. Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, including at least 5 years in a leadership and supervisory role. Other Skills & Abilities: • Maintains strong understanding and application of adult learning theory, instructional design models, and evaluation methods. • Ability to influence without authority and build relationships at all levels. • Knowledge and experience with AI and is applications for L&D. • Research skills to evaluate and select appropriate tools and programs. • Experience designing for various delivery modalities (in-person, virtual, eLearning, blended).Experience building training structure, programs and LMS systems. • Experience in use of assessments such as Predictive Index • High emotional intelligence and a commitment to collaboration, accountability, and innovation • Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects at the same time. • Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the association and borrower. Farm Credit of Florida is an EOE/AA, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Drug free workplace. Apply tot his job