VP Organizational Effectiveness & Chief Learning Officer
Learning & Organization Development Job Summary The Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness & Chief Learning Officer is an enterprise executive responsible for aligning leadership capability, talent systems, and organizational design to create one integrated, high-performing culture across UCSF Campus and UCSF Health.
This leader oversees enterprise leadership development, learning and upskilling, organizational development, and core talent systems - including performance management, engagement, and succession. The role ensures these elements operate as one aligned system, reinforcing consistent leadership expectations, accountability, and cultural standards across the organization.
This is not a traditional learning role. It is a strategic transformation role focused on aligning business and talent strategies, driving measurable behavioral change, and strengthening leadership effectiveness at scale. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $164,300 - $399,100 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description UCSF Human Resources has a mission of attracting, developing and retaining outstanding and diverse people with a vision of being a strategic and trusted partner empowering the UCSF Health community to leverage their talents. Human Resources is committed to providing an outstanding customer experience, leading workforce strategies, creating an engaging environment focused on continuous improvement for the HR team, and demonstrating value to the organization.
UCSF Learning & Organization Development Department oversees the creation and implementation of learning solutions for all UCSF staff, managers and executives, as well some faculty who perform operational roles or impact operational processes. Our purpose is to lead talent development strategies which inspire professional excellence and attract, develop, and retain outstanding & diverse people, who together advance health worldwide.
The key services that our department provides to individual learners, departments and organization's executives are:
- Staff and leadership development
- Organization development, effectiveness and change management
- Learning Management System Administration
- E-Course development
Required Qualifications
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible management experience within the leadership and organizational development field, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Deep expertise overseeing leadership development, enterprise learning, and talent systems in a large, complex organization.
- Strong track record aligning business strategy with talent strategy.
- Demonstrated experience improving engagement in highly matrixed or multi-entity environments.
- Expertise in performance management redesign and accountability systems
- Strong organizational development background with experience leading structural and behavioral change.
- Highly data-driven, with the ability to translate analytics into measurable organizational impact
- Advanced interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with senior management, department managers and develop relationships with industry leaders. Ability to work collaboratively with others through soliciting and incorporating ideas, critically thinking and applying information appropriately, and promoting and developing others.
- Advanced knowledge and applied background in training and organizational development. Knowledge of business / industry trends. Proven ability to apply theoretical concepts to define training methodologies and ensure programs meet department standards, organization goals Demonstrated leadership experience in Learning and Organizational Development, including a portfolio of innovative training and leadership development solutions, work products and tools that have been successfully implemented in complex organizations.
- Advanced ability to effectively leverage training, learning and performance strategies to achieve organizational goals.
- Expert verbal and written communication that can be tailored to finesse critical and / or sensitive situations. Advanced ability to persuade, negotiate and achieve consensus in high impact cases.
- Highly advanced leadership ability to oversee multiple functions through subordinate managers appropriately granting autonomy while knowing when to intervene. Translates conflict management techniques to resolve sensitive, high impact situations.
- Advanced user of business software. Extensive knowledge of eLearning techniques, learning software and technology. Advanced ability to identify technological inefficiencies and implement system improvements.
- Highly advanced strategic development ability collaborating with senior leadership across the organization to implement long term programs / projects. Advanced skill in establishing and implementing performance standards.
- Strong leader of people with demonstrated abilities to foster a highly engaged team
- On-site role: M-F
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred. Graduate degree in organizational development, adult learning, psychology, behavioral science or related field.
- Previous experience in an academic institution and/or health system.
About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 000221 ORGANIZATIONAL DEV MGR 3 Job Category Executive, Human Resources, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Mission Center Building (SF) |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Mar 10, 2026