LifeLink Foundation · 6 hours ago
Director, Training & Development
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expLifeLink Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation. The Director of Training & Development will develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy, oversee training programs, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
CharityHealth CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and interpersonal relationship development; promoting a positive and collaborative work environment aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Develop and execute a system-wide training and development strategy aligned with the OPO’s strategic plan, quality goals, and CMS Conditions for Coverage
Provide strategic leadership and direction for training programs and initiatives and oversee a team responsible for curriculum design, delivery, and continuous improvement
Establish standardized learning frameworks for onboarding, role-based competency, leadership development, and continuous professional growth
Ensure training programs support organizational priorities such as quality improvement, compliance, workforce stability, and mission connection
Serve as the subject matter expert for organizational education and staff development, providing direction and support to T&D staff
Partner with clinical leadership, quality, and operations to support education related to: Donation processes (brain death, DCD, authorization, donor management), Regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, OPTN, AOPO best practices), Quality systems, performance improvement, and data literacy
Support competency-based education models for clinical and non-clinical roles
Design and oversee leadership development programs for frontline leaders, managers, and emerging leaders
Promote a culture of accountability, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning
Coach leaders on effective communication, change management, and team development
Oversee onboarding programs that ensure consistent, high-quality orientation while fostering early connection to mission and culture
Support career pathways, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
Partner with HR to align training with performance management and employee engagement efforts
Represent the Training and Development department at internal and external meetings, communicating key initiatives and progress on delegated tasks, as necessary
Collaborate with the Foundation team to support education initiatives for: Community partners, Hospital partners, Donor family programs, Public awareness and professional education events
Ensure educational content reflects best practices, cultural competence, and mission-centered messaging
Ensure training programs meet regulatory, compliance, and documentation requirements
Use data and feedback to evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
Maintain records, metrics, and reporting related to training participation, competency, and outcomes
Support the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new T&D staff
Exhibit strong leadership skills; modeling effective communication and creating a positive learning environment
Evaluates self-performance by comparing actual outcomes to expectations
Fulfill additional individual and departmental directives, obligations, and responsibilities, as designated
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, healthcare administration, organizational development, nursing, or related field at a healthcare and/or organ/tissue procurement organization or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in training, learning & development, or workforce development—preferably in healthcare or a regulated environment
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing organization-wide training programs
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and change management
Excellent communication skills with fluency in English, both written and verbal, required
Advanced technical, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and other relevant applications, including (but not limited to) Excel, Forms, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint, Teams, Visio, and Word
Valid state driver license with a good driving record
Preferred
Master's degree (Education, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Development, MBA, or related)
Experience in organ donation, transplantation, critical care, or healthcare quality
Familiarity with CMS Conditions for Coverage, OPTN policies, or AOPO standards
Certification in learning & development, coaching, or quality improvement (e.g., SHRM, ATD, Lean, Six Sigma)
Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Benefits
COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
Company
LifeLink Foundation
LifeLink Foundation is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of life-saving and life-enhancing organs and tissue for transplantation therapy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-04-30
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