Associate Director, Organizational Development

remote type: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, however, may be subject to change due to operational requirements.* Organizational Development (OD) & Consulting* Coaching Services* Workplace Experience and Employee Engagement* Team Development* Performance Enablement Systems* Change Management* HR CommunicationsLeading a strong team of professionals, this position oversees the delivery of responsive, inclusive, and high impact OD and engagement initiatives across the VPHR portfolio in alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan, and the unit level strategic and business plans. In close collaboration with unit leaders throughout the portfolio and the distributed HR communities, this role provides expert guidance as a leader in Organizational Development and Engagement, while overseeing strong communications support for senior HR leaders. **Organizational Status** The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director, Talent & Organizational Development, and works collaboratively with their peer, the Associate Director, Organizational Learning & Leadership Development. The role partners extensively with leaders across UBC to develop and manage strategic partnerships, and supports the Executive Director in implementing a holistic, integrated strategic plan for OD and engagement. The role provides University wide guidance for and/or designs and facilitates OD interventions that address coaching support and change management needs, targeted communication and employee experience programming.The role provides direct people leadership to a team of highly skilled professionals, with several indirect reports. **Work Performed** Works collaboratively with the Organizational Learning & Leadership Development team, and other partners within the HR communities at UBC, to lead and champion a coordinated and integrated approach to OD and Engagement that harnesses opportunities throughout and across UBC campuses (Vancouver and Okanagan).Performs other related duties as required. **Consequence of Error/Judgement** Understands the importance of relationship building, acting with openness and integrity to foster support and buy-in from different levels of the portfolio, and across the University. Strong acumen in assessing needs and creating programs and initiatives that would provide positive impact to the University community.Carries out operational decisions and recommendations regarding human resources practices that may have University-wide legal, financial, contractual, reputational, and operational implications. Exposure to sensitive personnel data that may impact OD outcomes, strategic decisions, and engagement initiatives as it relates across the University. **Supervision Received** Works independently with broad objectives and autonomy under the general direction of the Executive Director, Talent & Organizational Development for the achievement of overall objectives and strategic goals. **Supervision Given** Directs the activities, manages the hiring, development, and performance of a team of professional and support staff. Provides advice and guidance to senior level Human Resources professionals. As required, provides project management to staff and contractors who are assigned to a project team for specific initiatives. **Minimum Qualifications** University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of seven to eight years of related experience including at least three years of experience in area of specialization, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own#J-18808-Ljbffr