Program Manager II, Employee Learning & Development

Are you a current Aims Employee, Temporary Worker? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.Are you a current Aims Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using the Aims Jobs app on your Workday home page.Are you both an Employee and a Student? If so, to help avoid future access issues, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.For assistance, please contact the recruitment team at 970-378-3720.Minimum Hiring Annual Salary$58,171.00Maximum Hiring Annual Salary$62,825.00To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered. The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:Benefits are effective immediately100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or familyVoluntary vision insuranceStaff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each yearSummer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays OffEmployer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employeesTuition waiver for dependentsPERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits) Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs availableAccess to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guestFree parking on all campusesJob DescriptionAims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.The Program Manager II, Employee Learning & Development, serves as a strategic consultant and program lead for college-wide professional development at Aims Community College. This role designs, delivers, and evaluates learning experiences while supporting departments with learning technologies, training data, and accessible content. Collaborates with HR, IT, and Compliance to advance cross-functional initiatives, support change management, and integrate innovative tools, including AI, microlearning, and digital credentialing, into learning programs. This position manages platforms such as Workday Learn, LinkedIn Learning, FranklinCovey, and BizLibrary. This role oversees the Learning Management System (LMS) administration, leads compliance training, and supports talent development across the institution.Learning Technology & LMS AdministrationServe as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Learn.Serve as SME for BizLibrary, managing assignments, user access, roles, learning paths, and reporting.Support integration and deployment of learning content from internal and external platforms.Partner with HR Functional Analyst to ensure accurate data, system enhancements, and smooth LMS operations.Program Development, Facilitation & Content CreationDesign and deliver professional development experiences across in-person, virtual, hybrid, and self-paced formats.Apply LX design principles and incorporate user feedback to improve effectiveness.Build accessible, inclusive content following WCAG 2.1 and UDL guidelines.Curate and adapt materials from FranklinCovey, LinkedIn Learning, and BizLibrary for learning paths, onboarding, and compliance.Learning Evaluation & AnalyticsDevelop dashboards and tools to measure participation, satisfaction, and performance outcomes.Use Workday Learn, Smartsheet, and survey tools to track compliance training and employee engagement.Apply learning evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels) to assess program impact.Produce data-informed reports to support strategic planning.Stakeholder Engagement & Departmental ConsultingServe as a learning consultant to departments.Collaborate with faculty and staff to design department-specific training.Guide teams in using Workday Learn and BizLibrary effectively.Align professional development programs with retention and succession strategies.Project Management & Change EnablementLead learning-related initiatives using Smartsheet for timelines, resources, and risks.Support change management efforts through communication and stakeholder alignment.Maintain organized documentation for projects, evaluations, and reports.Collaborate with leadership on strategic priorities.Marketing & CommunicationsDevelop promotional strategies such as email campaigns, newsletters, and drip campaigns.Ensure communications align with institutional branding and accessibility guidelines.Promote awareness and participation through clear, inclusive messaging.Minimum QualificationsOther Duties as AssignedBachelor's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Communication, Business, or another related field; plus, two (2) years of experience in Learning and Development, Training Coordination, or Instructional Design. Or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.Proficiency in reporting tools (Excel, Google Sheets, Qualtrics, survey platforms).Required DocumentsCover LetterResumePreferred QualificationsExperience in higher education or decentralized, complex organizations.Familiarity with platforms such as Workday Learn, Articulate 360, Smartsheet, FranklinCovey, LinkedIn Learning, and BizLibrary.Knowledge of WCAG, Universal Design for Learning, and microlearning strategies.Experience leading LMS administration, compliance training, and change management.Exposure to or experience with AI tools, digital credentialing, and emerging learning technologies.All ApplicantsCompare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.Screening/SelectionTo be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.