Leadership and Org Development Consultant

The Talent Strategy Center of Expertise (TSCOE) consultant is a strategic business partner who collaborates with University of Minnesota clients, providing coaching and consulting support to administrative and academic leaders at the highest level of their respective organizations, including but not limited to Vice-Chancellors, Deans, VPs, Department Administrators, HR Directors across all system campuses, colleges, and units. Coaching and consultation services may be delivered virtually or in person. Our delivery model ranges from one meeting with a client to multi-semester engagements. Essential functions include:

Leadership Assessment & Development

The consultant is part of a team that collectively, with the direction and guidance of the leadership development manager, develops strategies, approaches, and programs that are all designed to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. This includes the creation and facilitation of leadership development programming for academic and administrative leadership teams within units and at the enterprise level for in person and online delivery. May include experiential and cohort approaches and programs that encompass a range of learning and development strategies.

The successful use of applying our leadership assessment and development tools to situations includes:

• In-role leadership capacity and skill enhancement: Effectively use assessment results (e.g. Hogan Assessments, UMN 360 tool, other relevant tools), and data to coach staff and faculty at all levels on leadership behaviors and competencies
• Future role readiness and discernment: Facilitate the process to identify potential successors for senior administrator and manager roles by providing leadership coaching, tools, processes, programs, and training to enable identification and development of high-potential faculty and staff.
• Demonstrating exceptional customer service skills to guide all clients through the consulting and coaching experience with professionalism, clarity, and ethical integrity.

Organizational Assessment & Development

Assess client work requests to determine the scope, impact, feasibility, resources, timing and financial implications of organizational interventions, all to which will determine how best to respond to the leadership and organizational development needs in an academic institution. Respond to routine inquiries regarding organizational effectiveness processes (e.g. upward feedback, mentoring, sponsorship). Advise and coach leaders to diagnose, design, and plan interventions that facilitate organizational changes. Consult with or coach leaders regarding the people implications of institutional issues and decisions. Evaluate intervention impact through multiple methods to determine effectiveness. Develop strategies, approaches, programs, and new initiatives for organizational development. These strategies are often based on employee engagement survey data of 18,000+ faculty and staff across the system campuses. Employee engagement is a core part of our organizational development strategy. As a result, consultants will:

• Work in consultation with the Employee Engagement Manager to develop and execute programs and other interventions that support employee engagement
• Provide reports about the feedback to staff and faculty audiences
• Analyze survey data, focus groups, and interviews to interpret implications, challenges, and opportunities
• Pose potential actions or interventions to increase engagement
  
  

Collaboration within the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and the Talent Strategy Center of Expertise (TSCOE)

Work collaboratively within OHR, TSCOE, and with relevant cross-functional teams, employee and governance groups, committees and task forces, and other groups to create and sustain a system-wide dialogue and understanding around the work of a consultant (e.g. leadership development and succession management; organizational assessment and development; talent management). Support the design of onboarding programs or policies as needed in partnership with other TSCOE work streams or OHR efforts (e.g. in determining the tools or processes to support staff and faculty development).

Professional development

For optimal effectiveness with UMN clients, the TSCOE consultant commits to engaging in professional development (e.g. conferences, research, case consultation, giving and receiving feedback, certifications) to best understand:

• Trends, best practices, and workforce needs associated with fields and industries relevant to client needs, including Higher Education, Human Resources, Psychology, and other related fields
• UMN client needs and strategic priorities, including leaders' development needs, changes in the organizational structures, and changes in leadership, campus, or college
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field plus six years of related professional HR experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years developing resources and experiences for multiple, diverse audiences, including multiple levels of leaders
• 2+ years with executive/professional coaching experience
• 3+ years experience delivering training, consulting and/or coaching services to leaders
• Experience using assessment inventories, such as 360s and a variety of other professional and organizational development tools and processes
• Proven experience building strong relationships with HR partners and all levels of management, including executive leaders and other stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Proven ability to cultivate relationships, build consensus, and work effectively as a team member to accomplish organizational objectives within a large organization
• 2+ years within roles requiring group facilitation in organizational development topic
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusive and equitable work environments
• Ability to coordinate multiple and changing priorities, remaining calm and poised under pressure and staying positive and resilient during times of change
• Master's degree in psychology, human resource development, or related field
• Experience in the science and practice of employee engagement
• Experience in an academic setting working with faculty and/or staff
• Coaching certification or equivalent degree/experience
• Relevant certifications such as the Hogan assessments, or other assessment tools for leadership development

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) works as a strategic partner to provide the workforce and organizational capabilities that drive excellence in the University. The Office of Human Resources is responsible for the University of Minnesota's system-wide human resource function, including providing certain central programs and services on behalf of the entire University system. These include the systems that support the entire employee lifecycle from recruiting, hiring and onboarding, to performance management, employee experience, benefits and payroll. OHR delivers its services and expertise through the following organizational units: Administration, Employee and Labor Relations, Talent Strategy, OHR Operations, and Total Compensation. In addition, this position is for the Talent Strategy Center of Expertise.

Pay Range: $95,000-105,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. Resume and Cover Letters are required to be considered. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).