AVP Talent Development

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Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Talent Development is a strategic, forward-thinking leader who works closely with the VP and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) to design, implement, and lead initiatives that foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing talentforce within Duke University Health System (DUHS). This role is integral to creating a culture of internal talent mobility, career pathing, career laddering, and career latticing, with a specific focus on the unique needs of the healthcare sector. The position will also lead culture and change management initiatives, in partnership with the CXO, executing the cultural and change objectives of the organization. The AVP will also be responsible for building and leading a cohort of talent development specialists, providing guidance and leadership to these professionals as they support the broader talent development efforts across DUHS. The AVP drives the development of inclusive, empathetic leaders and ensures that all team members have access to growth and advancement opportunities that align with the dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

Reporting directly to the VP and CXO, the AVP is responsible for designing and executing talent development strategies that align with DUHS’s organizational goals, focusing on healthcare-specific challenges and opportunities, while promoting continuous learning, leadership development, and a strong, diverse pipeline of future healthcare leaders.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Inclusive Leadership Development & Strategic Talent Growth

 

Lead the design and implementation of leadership development programs that cultivate inclusive, empathetic, and culturally competent leaders at all levels, with a focus on the healthcare sector and supervisory, management, director-level leaders, and executives within DUHS. Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into leadership development programs, ensuring that diverse talent is developed and promoted across DUHS, and addressing healthcare-specific challenges in diversity. Foster an organizational culture of inclusive leadership, where empathy, cultural competence, and patient-centered care are foundational to success. Develop and promote career pathing, career laddering, and career latticing frameworks that provide clear, flexible pathways for internal mobility, ensuring equitable opportunities for growth and advancement for all employees in the healthcare setting. Design and implement specific development programs for healthcare leaders, including those in clinical and non-clinical roles, focusing on enhancing their leadership capabilities and readiness for higher roles in the healthcare system.

 

• Inclusive Leadership: Ability to develop and promote inclusive leadership practices that empower leaders to foster empathy, cultural competence, and diversity in healthcare workplaces.

 

• Talent Mobility & Internal Mobility: Expertise in creating and leading talent mobility strategies, providing team members with clear and accessible pathways for growth and career advancement within DUHS.

 

• Talent Strategy & Development: Strong ability to design and execute talent development programs that align with organizational goals and drive employee engagement, growth, and performance in the healthcare context.

 

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of talent programs, including career progression and internal mobility, and to make strategic improvements within a healthcare organization.

 

Culture and Change Management:

 Partner with the VP and CXO to define and reinforce cultural values and behaviors that align with DUHS's mission, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that attracts and retains top talent.

• Facilitate organizational change initiatives, helping leaders and employees navigate change while ensuring a consistent and unified approach to culture shifts across DUHS.

• Ensure that culture and change ma