Heartspring · 14 hours ago
Learning & Development Director
Wichita,KS,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expHeartspring is a company driven by values of excellence, possibility, leadership, service, celebration, and integrity. The Learning & Development Director provides strategic leadership for all learning and training initiatives, ensuring a capable and engaged workforce by designing a holistic learning ecosystem that strengthens leadership and performance across the organization.
Non ProfitEducationHealthcareHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provide enterprise leadership and vision for Heartspring’s learning and leadership development strategy
Design and execute a unified learning architecture that supports leaders at all levels
Embed succession planning, talent pipelines, and high-potential development frameworks
Build a coaching and mentoring culture to deepen leadership capability and ensure organizational readiness for future growth
Assess organizational capability needs and design interventions that strengthen performance, leadership, and workforce competence
Oversee and evolve Heartspring’s competency, behavioral, and leadership frameworks
Lead the design of career pathways, professional development programs, and comprehensive training curricula that support role mastery and career progression across all departments
Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align all learning and development priorities to organizational goals
Conduct needs assessments, identify performance gaps, and ensure programs measurably improve capability and outcomes
Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on learning solutions, change management, and team development
Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth
Introduce modern learning technologies, blended delivery methods, and evidence-based practices
Ensure programs adapt to evolving workforce, cultural, regulatory, and industry requirements
Champion recognition of learning achievements across the organization
Guide and develop team members to achieve individual and collective goals to ensure open communication, provide constructive feedback, and foster a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth
Uphold company policies, promote teamwork, and strive to maintain high levels of morale and productivity amongst all
Demonstrate accountability for personal leadership effectiveness through regular self-assessment, executive coaching, and professional development activities
Translate individual growth into measurable organizational impact by modeling values-based leadership, mentoring emerging leaders, and promoting a culture of learning, resilience, and high performance
Adhere to code of conduct and company policies, escalate concerns through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge and abilities in adult learning, facilitation, and innovative learning technologies
Strong adaptive leadership, organizational development, and data-driven learning strategy
Exceptional communication, influence, cross-functional partnership, and relationship-building
Proficiency with learning and content creation tools (Adobe Premier, Camtasia, iSpring Suite), LMS platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor's degree in HRM, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership, or related field
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or related disciplines
Demonstrated project management experience with clear organizational impact
Proven ability to lead enterprise learning initiatives and deliver measurable capability improvements
Prolonged periods of sitting or standing while facilitating training, presenting, or working at a computer
Ability to move between buildings or departments across the campus as part of observational learning assessments or meetings
Occasional lifting, carrying, or transporting of training materials or equipment (typically up to 50 lbs)
Visual and auditory ability to engage in presentations, virtual meetings, and group facilitation
Ability to maintain focus and energy during extended training sessions or workshops
Adherence to safety protocols and protective gear use constantly
Potential exposure to physical interactions from clients, including slapping, hitting, punching, kicking, head-butting, and biting
Potential exposure to infectious diseases, parasites, bodily fluids, and blood-borne pathogens in a school and residential care setting
Preferred
Master's degree in HRM, Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership, or related field
Company
Heartspring
Heartspring is a non-profit organization that offers residential day school, occupational therapy, behavioral health and autism services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Soliday
President/CEO
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