Development Programs Director-Talent Development - Remote

The Development Program Director-Talent Development will focus on creating and elevating professional and leadership development training programs and learning activities for 200+ staff within Mayo Clinic's Department of Development. As an individual contributor, the director will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation of fundraising learning and training programs (courses, content, materials, and technology) to support the continued professional development of all Department of Development employees across the fundraising spectrum. The Development Program Director will:

• Utilize education frameworks, systematic approaches, outcome-based standards, adult-learning theories, innovative practices, and technology to design and implement curriculum and assessments.
• Assess, implement, and evaluate both Mayo Clinic sponsored workforce and leadership development programs and external professional development programs to support the learning and skills of Department of Development staff.
• Build inter-professional teams by working collaboratively with Department of Development leadership, functional leaders, staff, and partnerships with Human Resources Workforce Learning team.
• Provide oversight of orientation and onboarding initiatives for new staff into the Department of Development.

Responsible for programmatic leadership of assigned priority areas. Applies leadership and strategic skills along with programmatic expertise to plan and suggest strategies that attain programmatic goals in alignment with the departmental business strategic and operating plan. Strategic thinking, program management, project management, and collaboration in partnership with department and institutional leadership are essential. Serves as knowledge expert in programmatic area and interprets, clarifies, and maintains knowledge of activities in assigned areas. Understands, maintains, and applies knowledge of the philanthropic process across the entire fundraising cycle as it pertains to the programmatic function. This may include, but not limited to, identifying gift opportunities, strategic proposal development, Memorandum of Understanding, crafting gift agreements, assisting with communication, training and education, allocations and stewardship. The Development Program Director serves as the main Development contact for leadership in assigned programmatic and priority areas. The Development Program Director is versed in Mayo Clinic policies and procedures with regards to fundraising and provides an institutional perspective at all times.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

This position will accept applications until 4/22/2024. This deadline may be extended if the necessary candidate pool is not met by this date.

Bachelor's degree required. Must have at least 7 years of experience in programmatic leadership at a large, complex organization or at least 10 years of project management experience required. Additionally, must have demonstrated competencies in leadership, strategic thinking, project management, program management, operations, and communication. Must be able to inspire trust/confidence and communicate effectively with internal and external audiences. The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality is essential. Master’s degree preferred. 7 years of experience in philanthropic programmatic leadership at a large, complex organization is preferred. Demonstrated experience in being able to work with high-level, affluent clientele (benefactors) is preferred. Requires the ability to work in a complex, matrix environment with multi-dimensional points of view. Incumbents will have demonstrated competencies to effectively function in a consensus-style organization that expects and promotes teamwork. Must be comfortable with ambiguity. Must be proficient in the use of technology. Work related experience at Mayo Clinic, in healthcare or development setting is beneficial.

The preferred candidate will have expert knowledge of talent development and adult learning principals and theories; all aspects of curriculum management and demonstrated knowledge of relevant educational content and appropriate methods of delivery of education for adult learners.