Description

The National Transit Institute (NTI), at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire a Learning & Development Manager.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Oversees instructional staff providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Develops and oversees project timelines, coordinate resources, and ensure deliverables meet quality and compliance standards.
• Evaluates course effectiveness using established metrics, LMS data, participant feedback, and performance outcomes.
• Supports the selection, implementation, and ongoing coordination of a Learning Management System (LMS) as NTI expands its digital learning infrastructure.
• Balances program execution with strong supervisory leadership to ensure instructional excellence and continuous improvement.

The National Transit Institute (NTI) was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to develop, promote, and deliver training and educational programs for the public transit industry. NTI identifies needs and promotes, develops, and delivers high-quality training programs and instructional materials through cooperative partnerships with the federal government, the transit industry, educational institutions, and related associations.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education/training and relevant advanced professional experience. Master’s degree preferred. CPTD, APTD, PMP or comparable professional/project management certification preferred.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience within or in partnership with the public transit industry, including demonstrated experience in training, education, or instructional environments. Experience supporting or implementing federally funded training or workforce development programs and certification in virtual facilitation/online teaching methodologies a plus.
• At least 2–3 years of supervisory experience managing instructors or professional staff.

Please see job posting for full list of requirements and competencies.

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer.  As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.