Manager, Learning & Development

CoreCivic • Eloy, AZ

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About The Position

The Manager, Learning and Development plans and organizes staff learning and development activities in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and contract requirements. The role supervises and directs students, instructors, and learning activities, selecting qualified instructors and promoting consistent delivery of approved lesson plan content. The manager evaluates instruction and provides feedback, oversees student records and comprehension, offers career guidance, and takes appropriate corrective or disciplinary action when needed.

The manager conducts learning and development sessions and maintains a positive, safe, and productive learning environment. In cooperation with facility management, the role prepares the annual learning and development plan and coordinates schedules, attendance, instructor assignments, training space, and other resources. The manager also collaborates with employees and supervisors to identify learning opportunities, leads quarterly Learning and Development Committee meetings, reviews policies and lesson materials, and communicates with facility management and FSC learning and development staff about activities, concerns, requests, and plan changes. Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; additional related work experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of experience in a criminal justice field.
• One year of experience in training, classroom instruction, or curriculum development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or similar software applications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of learning management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize staff learning and development activities in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Supervise and direct students, instructors, and learning activities.
• Select qualified instructors and ensure consistent delivery of approved lesson plan content.
• Evaluate instruction and provide feedback to maintain instructional quality.
• Supervise students in learning programs, maintain student records, evaluate comprehension, provide career guidance, and take appropriate corrective or disciplinary action.
• Conduct learning and development sessions and maintain a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Prepare the annual learning and development plan with facility management and ensure compliance with schedules, attendance, instructor assignments, training space, and resource requirements.
• Administer facility learning and development programs in accordance with current ACA standards, policy, procedure, and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with employees and supervisors to identify formal and informal learning opportunities that support job performance and career development.
• Lead quarterly Learning and Development Committee meetings to assess facility development needs.
• Recommend learning and development activities and foster a positive learning culture.
• Participate in reviewing policies, procedures, and lesson plan materials; prepare revisions and facility-specific references for approval.
• Maintain regular communication with facility management and FSC learning and development staff, and implement necessary changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager