Job Description

The Learning and Development Manager is a supportive position for the Florida HIPPY Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Center. This position may work remotely and travel to program sites throughout Florida. 

Responsibilities

Duties:

• 30% – This position is responsible for the scheduling, planning, development, and coordination of activities managed by the Learning and Development Facilitator Team, which may include progress monitoring and providing update reports to the Associate Director.
• 15% – Learning & Development Facilitators for the T&TAC work as the liaisons between the T&TAC and local HIPPY sites. They are responsible for the effective communication of national and state priorities to site coordinators and are expected to provide recommended guidance to sites when doing so assists with their self-sufficiency and improved performance.
• 15% – The Florida HIPPY LDFs are responsible for the state’s training schedule, including all contract deliverables pertaining to training and development, and all their related activities. In collaboration with the T&TAC, LDFs will identify training topics and speakers that align with the Florida HIPPY strategic plan. As part of the state training effort, T&TAC LDFs will manage and maintain the Florida HIPPY Training Platform and assist in the development of and updates to training modules.
• 15% – The Florida HIPPY LDFs are responsible for all monitoring activities, including all contract deliverables related to monitoring, and their related activities. LDFs must demonstrate a capacity to work with site coordinators to identify challenges, unite HIPPY leaders statewide to generate solutions and document best practices for future and novice HIPPY sites and personnel. As part of the Florida HIPPY Network, T&TAC LDFs will manage and maintain the Florida HIPPY Discussion Group and support sites in building their local partnerships and advisory committees.
• 10% – Serve as a mass communication and online content creator, responsible for managing and producing compelling content for the website, eblasts, social media, and other special events such as Advisory Committee and Legislator Events. This role aims to disseminate knowledge and outcomes of the Florida HIPPY program in collaboration with sites, encouraging local participation in increasing the visibility of HIPPY, USF, and all related activities and their outcomes.
• 10% – All members of the T&TAC participate in special projects related to the Center’s strategic plan, and as such, are often given assignments that are not ongoing responsibilities. These assignments are often objectives that move the Center towards achieving team goals, which are modified and adapted annually as needed.
• 5% – Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least three years of experience in a professional training position.
• A Master’s degree in Communication, Education, Adult Education, or related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of work experience in HIPPY, Home Visiting, Parent Education, and training paraprofessionals.
• At least five (5) years of experience in supervising/managing projects and personnel. Experience managing contract deliverables, budgets, data collection and reporting. 

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

• 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.
  
• 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master’s degree.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.