Senior Director, Learning and Professional Development

Are you a strategic learning leader passionate about driving workforce transformation across a multi-campus higher education network? Join the San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) as the inaugural Senior Director of Learning and Professional Development, leading the design, delivery, and evaluation of programs that build skills, foster cultural integration, and prepare employees for the work of the future. This executive leadership role will shape how thousands of staff across three universities adapt to change, develop professionally, and thrive in a collaborative network environment.

This position is open to current CSU employees only and will be located at one of the three participating campuses: San Francisco State University, Sonoma State University, or California State University East Bay.

Chancellor's Office Statement

The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education.

Organization Statement

The San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) provides integrated, cost-efficient administrative and transactional services to California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), San Francisco State University (SFSU), and Sonoma State University (SSU). By delivering shared services across three campuses, the Network enables collaboration, efficiency, and innovation that supports student success and operational excellence across the region.

Salary

The anticipated salary range is between $155,000 to $180,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrator III

Work Arrangements

This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and includes flexibility for hybrid work with regular travel across the three Network universities to support operational and collaborative needs.

Premium Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous vacation plan and 15 paid holidays annually

Tuition waiver program for employees and eligible family members

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Professional development support and opportunities for regional and systemwide collaboration

Position Information

The SFBRN is seeking a Senior Director of Learning and Professional Development (Upskilling Lead) to provide strategic leadership for workforce transformation and organizational learning. Reporting to the Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, this role leads the Learning & Development team and serves as the executive advisor for professional development, change management, and upskilling efforts across the Network.

The Senior Director will ensure that staff are prepared, motivated, and equipped to adapt to new processes, technologies, and organizational models as the Network is implemented and expanded. This leader will foster a Network mindset that prioritizes service delivery for 3 campuses. This leader will also represent the Network at CSU systemwide initiatives and play a central role in cultivating an inclusive, innovative, and service-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership (40%): Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with Network priorities; lead upskilling and cultural integration initiatives; anticipate workforce trends and support talent management strategies.
• Program Delivery & Evaluation (20%): Oversee in-person, virtual, and blended learning programs; leverage AI and automation for training development and evaluation; track outcomes and report impact to Network leadership.
• Stakeholder Engagement (5%): Collaborate with HR leaders, unions, and CSU systemwide partners; build external partnerships; advise senior leadership on learning trends.
• Leadership & Supervision (20%): Lead, mentor, and develop the L&D team; manage budgets, vendors, and resources; foster an inclusive, engaged team culture.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement (5%): Champion digital transformation, emerging technologies, and creative solutions for L&D.
• Communications & Training (5%): Oversee development of training documentation; ensure transparent communications and consistency across the three universities.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (5%): Advance organizational values by promoting equity, integrity, serv