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Position Overview

Scouting America is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Vice President, Scouting University. This executive-level role is responsible for leading the organization's enterprise-wide learning and development strategy to ensure employees, commissioned professional scouters, volunteers, and scout leaders receive impactful, mission-aligned training and leadership development.

Reporting to the ACSE, Executive Vice President & Chief Administration Officer, the VP, Scouting University serves as the organization's senior learning leader, overseeing the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives that support operational excellence, leadership readiness, and long-term talent development. This position partners closely with executive leadership to align learning strategies with Scouting America's mission, business objectives, and evolving organizational needs.

This is an on-site position based in our Irving, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Partners with internal subject matter experts to develop and deliver appropriate training for each topic. Communicates best practices for adult learning.
• Coordinates with technology and information users and subject matter experts to create a learning and knowledge management strategy, structure for learning, and delivery systems to broaden knowledge availability.
• Provides overall direction to Scouting University department. Secures approval using a cost/benefit analysis prior to any initiative. Develops controls, budgets, and measurements to monitor and report on progress. Operates in a financially efficient and effective manner.
• Responsible for the performance, development and productivity of the Scouting University staff, vendors and consultants.
• Leads the meetings management function of the National Council.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of: How adults learn, instructional design models, and various training methodologies (e.g., blended learning, microlearning, experiential learning); Learning Management Systems (LMS), knowledge management platforms, virtual learning environments, and content authoring tools; performance consulting, budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal controls, and linking learning metrics to organizational performance and return on investment (ROI); how learning integrates with broader talent strategies, including succession planning, performance management, and career pathing.
• Skill in: Translating organizational goals into long-term learning strategies and execute complex, long-range initiatives; leading and develops a team (staff, vendors, consultants), managing departmental operations, and providing clear direction; forging and maintaining relationships with diverse groups (internal leadership, volunteers, vendors, external educational/government entities); overseeing the design and development of diverse training materials for various audiences (employees, professionals, volunteers); utilizing highly effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting strategy, business cases, and results to executive leadership and diverse audiences.
• Ability to: Design and establish benchmarks, collect and analyze data, measure the impact of training, and use metrics to drive continuous improvement; Identify knowledge gaps, propose creative solutions, and implement learning structures and delivery systems to broaden knowledge availability; partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), technology/information users, and functional leaders across the organization; manage multiple large-scale projects, budgets, and operational controls simultaneously for an organization with a complex stakeholder structure (paid staff and volunteers).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a senior leadership or management role (Director/VP level) with responsibility for managing staff, budgets, and enterprise-wide learning strategy.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing long-term learning and knowledge management strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Proven track record of selecting, implementing, and managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and knowledge management solutions.
• Experience training and managing programs for diverse audiences, including professional staff, managers, and a large volunteer base.
• Experience collaborating with external partners (vendors, universities) is essential.
• Experience in a large, complex non-profit or volunteer-driven organization is a significant plus, given the need to train both paid employees and volunteer leaders.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Licenses

Relevant professional certifications such as ATD Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) preferred.

Preference

Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education Technology, or an MBA.