Leadership Academy Manager

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

1d•$6,378 - $8,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the HR Employee Engagement and Development Director, the Leadership Academy Manager performs advanced managerial work directing and overseeing the Health and Human Services (HHS) System's Leadership Development Program. The position provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement for four systemwide leadership development experiences: the Executive Leadership Academy, Rising Leaders Academy, Aspiring Leaders Program, and Extraordinary Contributors Program. These programs support employee growth and leadership development across the HHS enterprise and prepare participants for increasing levels of responsibility and organizational impact. The Leadership Academy Manager directs a professional team responsible for the design, development, implementation, facilitation, administration, and evaluation of leadership development programs. The position establishes program goals, priorities, and performance measures; oversees curriculum development and learning strategies; manages program budgets and procurements; monitors program effectiveness; and ensures alignment with agency workforce development priorities and strategic objectives. The Leadership Academy Manager serves as a key advisor and consultant to executive leadership, program areas, human resources partners, and stakeholders regarding leadership development needs, employee development strategies, and organizational learning opportunities. The manager serves as the primary liaison to the Leadership Development Executive Steering Committee, other governance groups, leadership academy alumni association, and workgroups. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience managing leadership development, organizational development, employee development, workforce development, training, or related programs.
Experience supervising professional staff, including performance management and employee development.
Experience developing, administering, or monitoring budgets, contracts, procurements, or related fiscal operations.
Experience providing consultation, recommendations, or strategic guidance to management or executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

International Coaching Federation (ICF) certification or ICF-accredited certification preferred.
Experience facilitating leadership development programs, training initiatives, workshops, conferences, or presentations is preferred.
Experience supporting executive committees, advisory bodies, governance groups, or strategic planning initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the statewide Leadership Development Program, including the Executive Leadership Academy, Rising Leaders Academy, Aspiring Leaders Program, and Extraordinary Contributors Program.
Provides leadership, guidance, coaching, and supervision to professional staff responsible for program development, facilitation, participant support, communications, coaching, and administrative operations.
Establishes priorities, assigns work, evaluates performance, and ensures achievement of program goals and deliverables.
Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Leadership Development Executive Steering Committee.
Ensures steering committee decisions and recommendations are communicated, implemented, and evaluated across all leadership development programs.
Develops and implements long-range strategies, goals, and initiatives that support leadership development across the HHS System.
Directs the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of leadership curricula, learning experiences, assessments, coaching activities, mentoring initiatives, and related development programs.
Ensures content and delivery methods align with organizational priorities, adult learning principles, and industry best practices.
Collaborates with executive leadership, agency divisions, program areas, and human resources partners to identify leadership development priorities and organizational needs.
Provides strategic consultation, recommendations, and guidance regarding leadership development initiatives, and workforce development opportunities.
Provides leadership development subject matter expertise through speaking engagements, workgroup and committee participation, strategic planning activities, and consultation with agency leaders and stakeholders.
Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Develops, administers, and monitors program budgets, expenditures, contracts, and procurement activities supporting leadership development initiatives.
Oversees resource allocation, contract management, and purchasing activities to support program operations.
Ensures compliance with state, agency, purchasing, and contracting requirements while maximizing program effectiveness and stewardship of public resources.
Directs the collection, analysis, and interpretation of program data to assess effectiveness, participant outcomes, and return on investment.
Reviews performance measures, participant feedback, and organizational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Develops reports, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership, the Steering Committee, and other stakeholders.
Assists the Employee Engagement and Development Director with departmental planning, administration, reporting, and management activities.
Leads special projects, participates in agency and enterprise-wide initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.