Manager, Learning & Development

CoreCivic•Estancia, NM

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, selects qualified instructors, and ensures consistent delivery of approved lesson plans. It evaluates instructional quality and student comprehension, maintains student records, provides career guidance, and takes appropriate corrective or disciplinary action when needed. The manager also conducts learning sessions and maintains a positive, safe learning environment. In cooperation with facility management, the manager prepares the annual learning and development plan and ensures compliance with schedules, attendance, instructor assignments, training space, and other resources. The role administers facility programs to meet current ACA standards, identifies learning opportunities with employees and supervisors, and leads quarterly Learning and Development Committee meetings. It participates in reviewing and revising policies, procedures, and lesson materials, communicates regularly with facility management and FSC learning and development staff, and implements necessary 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 accordance with applicable policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and contract 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, assess comprehension, offer career guidance, and take appropriate corrective or disciplinary action.
Conduct learning and development sessions and maintain a positive, safe learning environment that minimizes disruptions.
Prepare the annual learning and development plan with facility management and manage schedules, attendance, instructor assignments, training space, and other resources.
Administer facility learning and development programs in compliance with current ACA standards, policies, procedures, 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 and identify 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.
Communicate with facility management and FSC learning and development staff about activities, concerns, requests, and plan variances, and implement necessary changes.