Organizational Development Specialist jobs in Seattle, WA

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

In collaboration with other members of the OD and Learning Team, the Senior Organizational Development Consultant will consult with leaders at all levels of the organization regarding leader and team effectiveness (teaming best practices, change management, org. design, etc.).  The role will help establish the practices and implementation of organization-wide efforts (performance management, engagement, change, etc.)  The role has a heavy emphasis on leading Learning & Development programs (design, develop, and deploy, both individual and leader, skill development). This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

Organization Development

• Support employee engagement survey efforts, from start of the survey to analysis and follow-up related to team and org results
• Collaborate on the design of new approaches and systems related to performance management an organizational learning
• Collaborate on issues related to org culture, values and norms
• Consult with leaders regarding organizational change
• Coach leaders on change and transition issues and provide strategic advice and support on the implementation of changes for teams
• Coach leaders on best team practices and offer support using data collection, facilitation and team intervention tools
• Facilitate complex or high stakes meetings related to org change and strategic planning
• Coach leaders on developmental and improvement paths
• Consult with leaders on issues of organizational effectiveness and health

• Provide coaching through the use of 360 and other assessments

Learning & Development

• Identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths, annual performance appraisals and consultation with organization leaders
• Design an overall training and development plan that addresses skill and competency requirements
• Deploy a wide variety of training methods (classroom, self-directed, etc.)
• Develop and collaborate on the design of blended learning efforts, particularly in the area of leadership development

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or additional relevant experience required
• Minimum of 5 years as an OD and Training Practitioner
• Demonstrated ability to conduct leadership and management training
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Mastery of group facilitation and group process skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of OD constructs and corresponding usage of tools related to team building, change mgt., leadership dev and org systems assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge of team and leader assessment methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning program design (skill and competency development)
• Ability to manage projects related to Org-wide efforts
• Excellent writing and presentation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in OD or a related field
• Experience in an academic research or/healthcare

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $104,416 to $165,006, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

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