Title: Manager, Talent Development

Application Review Date: 09/12/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

This position will design, maintain, monitor, and enhance programs, policies, and procedures in relation to talent development, succession planning, retention, and workforce planning. This position will work closely with staff, faculty, and leaders to identify and plan for career progression; develop and execute appropriate learning plans for career and competency development; and support succession planning. The manager will evaluate Radford University's workforce structures, advise management on the allocation of personnel and resources, and facilitate workforce efficiencies and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with related experience equivalent to the master’s level.

Must have demonstrated progressive human resources experience including talent development, employee engagement, workforce planning, succession planning or related experience.

Attention to detail with excellent organizational and planning skills.

Demonstrated experience managing multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously and determining priorities based on strategic and operational goals.

Comprehensive experience developing HR and/or training programs from inception to completion.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Higher education experience in human resources at a manager level

Experience utilizing HRIS systems including BANNER, PageUp applicant and position description tracking system, learning management systems (LMS), etc.

Experience in organizational design, implementation of change management strategies, or consulting on issues to improve organizational effectiveness.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Human Resources

Salary: $70,000-$85,000

Department Contact Name: Leah Taylor

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5008

Department Contact Email: hr@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.