Director, Learning and Development

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose. Stand for something!
• Time-Off Packages, 20 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to 10K
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

Responsible for the overall design, implementation, and administration of CoBank's comprehensive learning strategy. Instrumental in shaping the future skills of our workforce through strategic training initiatives. Ensures alignment with business objectives and measurable impact on employee and company success. Provides proactive consultation to various business units. Responsible for the leadership, management and development of a team of learning specialists and trainers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in learning and development, a passion for innovation, and exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Develops and articulates a comprehensive learning and development vision aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and future skills requirements.
• Designs and monitors detailed roadmaps to track and ensure the successful delivery of learning and development initiatives.
• Leads, mentors, and guides a team of content creators and trainers to deliver high-quality learning solutions.
• Develops and manages the learning and development budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximize impact. Provides financial reports as necessary.
• Provides subject-matter expertise on learning and development best practices to inform strategy and program design.
• Proactively seeks to improve existing learning technologies and explores new technologies to enhance learning experiences. Provides subject-matter expertise on latest trends and innovations in learning technologies and methodologies.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs.
• Builds strong relationships with organizational leaders and learners to understand their needs and ensure alignment with learning strategies.
• Develops and executes marketing campaigns to promote learning opportunities across the organization.

• Bachelor's Degree degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required

• 10 years of experience in human resources roles such as training and development, HR Business Partner required
• 5 years of management experience required
• Prior Experience in a senior learning and development role, with a track record of creating and executing successful learning strategies required
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced experience in project management.
• Excellent budget management and financial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of learning technologies and best practices.
• Exceptional Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, management, and excellent communication skills.
• Creative thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $154,057 - $214,216. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.