Director, Talent & Leadership Development

Director, Talent & Leadership Development Salary $88,000.00 - $107,000.00 Annually Location Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth Job Type Full-Time Staff Job Number 2026-00049 Unit CS-Organizational Learning & Dev. Department Organizational Learning & Dev. Opening Date 02/27/2026 Closing Date 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern For part-time/adjunct faculty only: N/A (not a PT faculty role) Projected average hours of work per week: 40 (full-time) Required Cover Letter and Resume Resume Description Benefits Questions General Function The Director of Talent and Leadership Development leads strategic initiatives to cultivate a high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready workforce. This role is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive programs that support employee growth, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. The Director will oversee efforts to develop talent pipelines, enhance leadership capabilities at all levels, and foster a culture of continuous learning and engagement across the college.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as this posting may be taken down before the listed closing date once adequate candidate interest has been reached.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Talent Development • Oversees the creation and delivery of professional learning experiences that enhance employee performance, engagement, and career growth. • Leads Talent Development team members - ensuring excellence in programming to support all employee classifications at the college. • Co-leads the college's O.N.E. onboarding/orientation program to foster a strong employee experience. • Develops and analyzes assessment reports to measure the impact of talent development initiatives. • Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to identify learning needs and deliver responsive programming. • Evaluates talent development outcomes and continuously improves programming based on feedback and performance metrics.

2. Leadership Development • Designs and implements leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and executive leaders, aligned with institutional goals and leadership competencies. • Facilitates coaching, mentoring, and succession planning initiatives to build leadership capacity and readiness. • Partners with senior leaders to assess leadership gaps and create targeted development strategies. • Leads the development of programming, retreats, and executive learning experiences through the Academy for Transformational Leadership. • Evaluates leadership development outcomes and continuously improves programming based on feedback and performance metrics.

3. Strategic Collaboration • Works cross-functionally with other directors and executive leaders to align development initiatives with college-wide strategic priorities. • Stays current on trends in adult learning, organizational development, and leadership theory to inform innovative practices. • Represents the college in external partnerships, conferences, and presentations related to leadership and talent development.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Organizational and/or Talent Development, Human Resources, Leadership, Business, or related field.

5+ years of progressive experience in employee engagement, talent and leadership development, and culture-building roles.

Demonstrated success in managing teams and projects.

Working knowledge of adult learning principles and employee engagement strategies.

Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Requirements:

Master's or Doctorate degree.

Experience in higher education or mission-driven organizations.

Familiarity with employee lifecycle models, design thinking, and engagement frameworks.

Certification in coaching, leadership assessment tools, or talent development frameworks is a plus.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

Ability to create and implement initiatives in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate effectively orally, visually, and written.

Ability to make presentations, pitches, and data analysis to various groups.

Ability to work collegially in a diverse environment.

Demonstrated progressive leadership and supervisory skills.

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment

Central Piedmont is happy to offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Supplemental retirement
• Flexible spending accounts (dependent care and health)
• Life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee assistance program (for employee and family)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Free parking
• Holidays (12 + 2 necessity days)
• Vacation (120 hours per year to start)
• Sick leave (96 hours per year)
• Personal days (2 days)
• Voluntary shared leave
• Paid parental leave (4 to 8 weeks)
• Bereavement leave
• Longevity pay

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page to see the Summary of Benefits.

1. Do you have a Bachelors degree in Organizational and/or Talent Development, Human Resources, Leadership, Business, or related field? Yes No

2. Do you have five years or more of progressive experience in employee engagement, talent and leadership development, and culture-building roles? Yes No

3. Are you able to demonstrate success in managing teams and projects? Yes No

4. Do you have a working knowledge of adult learning principles and employee engagement strategies? Yes No

Required Question

Employer:

Central Piedmont Community College

Address:

1201 Elizabeth Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

Phone:

704-330-6631

Website:

http://www.cpcc.edu