What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir Employee Engagement/Experience/UKHC position at University of Kentucky?
Posting Details
Job Title
Dir Employee Engagement/Experience/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE49019
Working Title
Director of Employee Engagement & Experience for UK HealthCare & University of Kentucky
Department Name
H4009:Enterprise Learning
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
15
Salary Range
$95,056-185,848/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position will include intermittently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing); and intermittently (10% – 50% of the time) job-related travel.
Shift
Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Additional work outside these hours may be required based on department needs
Job Summary
The Director of Employee Engagement & Experience will be responsible for leading and overseeing the employee engagement, experience, and organizational development strategies across both UK HealthCare (UKHC) and the University of Kentucky (UK). This position will focus on enhancing the employee experience, fostering a culture of engagement, and aligning the workforce with both UKHC and UK’s strategic goals. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for the implementation and management of organizational development initiatives and learning programs to support workforce growth and leadership development.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Certification in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or Employee Engagement is a plus.
Familiarity with trends in healthcare and higher education employee engagement and experience.
Experience in managing employee experience strategies for hybrid and remote work environments.
Familiarity with trends in healthcare and higher education employee engagement and experience.
Experience in managing employee experience strategies for hybrid and remote work environments.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
At least 7-10 years of experience in employee engagement, organizational development, or learning with a focus in healthcare or higher education.
Experience in managing employee engagement programs and strategies across large, complex organizations (healthcare and/or university settings).
Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive engagement strategies that result in measurable outcomes.
Proven experience in leading organizational development and learning programs, including leadership development, succession planning, and workforce training.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with leaders at all levels.
Experience in managing budgets and financial operations for large-scale programs.
At least 7-10 years of experience in employee engagement, organizational development, or learning with a focus in healthcare or higher education.
Experience in managing employee engagement programs and strategies across large, complex organizations (healthcare and/or university settings).
Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive engagement strategies that result in measurable outcomes.
Proven experience in leading organizational development and learning programs, including leadership development, succession planning, and workforce training.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with leaders at all levels.
Experience in managing budgets and financial operations for large-scale programs.
Deadline to Apply
02/06/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $95,056 - $185,848
