Talent Development Manager

Who we are looking for :

ASCO is in search of a high-performing, enthusiastic, and technology savvy Talent Development Manager to design and deliver learning solutions that facilitate the continuous skill development of the ASCO workforce.

The successful hire will effectively partner with HR Business Partners and ASCO managers to develop and deliver learning programs and initiative projects that foster a collaborative learning culture, maximize performance, enhance employee engagement, and support career growth.

If you are passionate about making an impact on the workforce and driving continuous learning and development opportunities while bringing innovation, apply today! This position is hybrid with a primary location in Alexandria, VA.

We anticipate the hire to be onsite approximately 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate learning and engagement initiatives that build workforce capabilities needed for individual, team, and manager effectiveness, including core competencies, and job specific knowledge and skills.
• Design curriculum and content for various staff audiences and delivery methods to include both synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Design learning assets, facilitator guides, learning checklists, self-assessments, job aids, demonstrations, exercises, and problem-solving clinics.

• Consult as subject matter expert across departments and levels on training format, design, content, collateral materials, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and HR Leadership to develop and deliver learning and talent development solutions for targeted audiences.

Partner to assess needs and identify knowledge / skills / ability gaps.

Work with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to develop learning resources and activities to support growth in functional / core competencies, employee engagement, team cohesion, and productivity within / across teams.

Determine appropriate learning vehicles to achieve desired outcomes.

• Manage learning programs for ASCO workforce that includes a diverse portfolio of strategies, resources, and vehicles that leverages current organizational knowledge, increases workforce skills, and supports a continuous learning culture.
• Manage the New Hire Onboarding program, partner with operational teams throughout the organization to optimize experience;

create, manage, and deliver content; and evaluate and analyze feedback.

Oversee ASCO’s internal LMS and other e-learning platforms (Workday Learning, LinkedIn Learning, etc.). Manage release updates, configuration / testing, content management, and troubleshooting.

Ensure efficiencies of platform administration within and beyond the HR team.

• Develop and deliver training and communications that drives use of system. Ensure the design and functionality / forms / template address business needs and maximize ease of user interface.
• Provide direction, feedback, and coaching for junior that supports work deliverables and professional growth.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in related field or equivalent level of experience, training, and education or equivalent years of experience
• 6+ years of experience working with professional development programs, including training needs assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation.
• 3 years of experience with administering learning programs or portfolios in a business environment
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• 3 5 years of instructional design and platform training presentation / facilitation experience
• Proficiency with advanced capabilities of HRIS and LMS; experience configuring, and troubleshooting, and maximizing user experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting software in a learning context (e.g., Zoom, Teams)
• Flexibility to work occasional early mornings and evenings to meet business needs for training and development sessions

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD, APTD) or credentials in adult learning, learning models, or skill / style assessments (Emotional Intelligence, SLII, etc.)
• Experience working within an HR Department
• Experience working with Workday’s Learning, Career Profile, Feedback and Performance modules
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet
• Ability to SCORM package, test, and upload courses into an online LMS

Competencies

• Knowledge of and ability to apply adult learning theory and other learning models, training and development principles, techniques, and resources that facilitate synchronous and asynchronous professional development of a highly skilled, knowledge-based workforce to achieve business outcomes.
• Ability to present training material, concepts, and models that facilitate the learning experience, and maximize participants’ engagement, learning, and achievement of desired outcomes.

Effectively designs and facilitates in person, virtual, and e-learning activities.

• Effective communication including writing skills with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to individuals and groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to respect, value, and incorporate the differences and perspectives of various groups / individuals.

Ability to establish rapport and build productive working relationships within and across teams.

• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment and proven experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within an organizational culture that values a commitment to excellence and high standards that are consistently delivered within a fast-paced, dispersed environment.
• Strong project planning and management skills including the ability to prioritize, plan, and coordinate own and others’ work activities to accomplish results efficiently.

Drives projects and deliverables to completion.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and judgment sufficient to handle sensitive employment issues.
• Proficiency with e-learning technologies : multimedia training platforms, methods to embed interactive content in LMS. Familiarity with authoring or design tools to create interactive, multimedia learning modules.
• Performs well in a team environment and can collaborate with others to deliver against shared priorities and outcomes.

ADA / Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk

High use of computer and other office technology equipment

Travel

No travel required

Generous Benefits Package :

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k) : 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization’s culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.

BenefitsFidelity 401(k) Retirement PlanEmployees become eligible to defer their salary within their first month at ASCO; employees who do not make a deferral election will be automatically enrolled at a rate of 6% (employee can opt out).

Employees are immediately eligible, upon hire, to begin receiving the ASCO 401(k) plan contributionsASCO contributes 7.5% of earningsFour-year vesting schedule based on employment anniversary : 25% on one-year anniversary, 50% on two-year anniversary, 75% on three-year anniversary, and 100% on four-year anniversary, Medical Insurance BenefitsEmployees and eligible dependents (spouse / domestic partner and children) are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month following their hire date.

Employee contributions to premium costs are minimal.CareFirst Blue Cross / Blue Shield Health InsuranceOne POS Plan and one POS plan with an HSAAll Plans include medical, prescription drug, and vision benefits, Delta Dental Insurance Includes orthodontiaHealth & Wellness BenefitsASCO pays 100% of the premiums for the benefits listed below.

Benefit eligibility begins on the first of the month following hire date : Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance provides 60% salary (up to a maximum of $10,000 / month) for qualified injury or illnessLife Insurance benefit is two times annual base salary up to a maximum of $200,000Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service providing up to six counseling sessions, as well as referrals for work / life, legal, and financial servicesLeave BenefitsFlexible time off - employees can take the time off that they need as long as the employee meets their work deliverablesPaid Family Leave - eligible employees may take up to twelve (12) work weeks of Paid Family Leave during a rolling 12-month period for a qualifying reason13 paid holidays in which offices are closed for businessFor 2024, ASCO is closed for Staff Appreciation Days between Christmas and New Year'sAdditional PerksTransportation Subsidy ASCO pays for parking on-site or provides up to $165 / month for mass transitSupplemental life and long-term disability insurance available annuallyCompensationASCO’s pay philosophy is to maintain a fair and competitive compensation program that is market-based, tied to performance, and aligned with ASCO’s core values.

ASCO’s goal is to keep pace in the marketplace by paying competitively to attract, hire, and retain the most qualified professionals.

Our salary program features job families that allow for the identification of functional knowledge-based professional specialties.