The Role
The VP of Training & Development will lead strategies to enhance employee training, foster growth, and ensure alignment with organizational goals, while managing budgets and collaborating with leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Vice President of Educational Development who will lead the Educational Development team, focusing on organizational development and training. This role will drive strategies that align with the mission and vision of Redwood Credit Union (RCU), supporting a high-performance culture that fosters employee empowerment, growth, and an exceptional team member experience. The VP will collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that RCU’s workforce is engaged, developed, and aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy:
o Lead the development and execution of employee training, leadership development, that drive high performance and a culture of continuous learning.
o Advise the Leadership Team on the impact of new programs, strategies, and regulatory actions, ensuring alignment with RCU’s mission to attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
o Actively participate in long-term strategic planning to integrate employee development into RCU's business goals.
o Participate in community events, volunteer boards, and professional associations.
Training & Development:
o Lead the Educational Development team, set clear goals, manage performance, and ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
o Develop and track meaningful metrics to measure the impact of organizational performance and productivity.
o Create and implement comprehensive leadership and professional development programs that align with RCU’s business goals and enhance team member skills and capabilities.
o Deliver ongoing leadership and management training programs to support personnel planning and management across the leadership team.
o Design and implement development programs that address competency gaps and enhance career growth, succession planning, and organizational learning.
Budget Management:
o Manage the budget for Educational & Development departments, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality programs.
o Oversee the development and negotiation of contracts with external vendors and consultants, ensuring that services meet RCU’s needs and standards.
o Lead continuous improvement efforts in training, ensuring they evolve to meet changing business needs and industry standards.
Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!
ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):
At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.
Why work for Redwood Credit Union?
• 27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Awarded a 5-Star Bauer Rating
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.
Minimum Qualification: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience in strategic management, particularly in a distributed workforce setting.
- Extensive knowledge of training, organizational development, and performance improvement principles.
- Highly skilled in designing and delivering training to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and front-line staff.
- Strong leadership abilities to influence and motivate team members at all levels.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Ability to engage, influence, and build credibility with individuals across the organization.
- In-depth understanding of strategic planning related to organizational development.
- Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
- Proficient in using office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations) and understanding of HR systems.
- Ability to analyze business problems and opportunities, proposing and implementing effective solutions.
- Ability to engage in verbal/written communication with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Certifications and Licenses
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred
The ideal candidate has a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business administration, instructional systems design, communications, human resources or similar, with a minimum of 10 years of related experience in a financial institution and minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience.
Compensation: Base starting range: $174,726 to $194,280 annually commensurate with experience.
Our base salary starting range is based on scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal peer equity. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
Redwood Credit Union offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including:
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings
• Employee performance incentive plan
• Salary Advancement– Merit increase based on performance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Time Off- Competitive PTO accrual plus 11 paid company holidays and your birthday off!
RCU Discounts and Perks:
• RCU employees are eligible for a .75% discount off RCU standard collateral auto loans
• RCU employees are eligible for a 1% discount on all recreational or boat loan products
• 2% discount off Visas and LOC Loans through RCU
• 0% interest loan to support employees with various immigration related expenses such as visa application fees and relocation costs. Loan amount up to $1,000.
• 0% interest loan to support employees with expenses associated with the naturalization process. Loan amount up to $15,000.
• 0% interest on garment, fitness, or home office equipment loan of up to $500
• 100% financing for employee purchased homes!
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• This position requires occasional travel to other office locations, and some evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines or attend events.
*Redwood Credit Union is not offering Visa transfers and/or sponsorships for this position.
Internal Team Members: If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Proven experience in strategic management, particularly in a distributed workforce setting
- Extensive knowledge of training, organizational development, and performance improvement principles
- Highly skilled in designing and delivering training to diverse audiences
- Strong leadership abilities to influence and motivate team members
- Demonstrated expertise in project management
- Ability to engage, influence, and build credibility across the organization
- In-depth understanding of strategic planning related to organizational development
- Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- Proficient in using office software and understanding of HR systems
- Ability to analyze business problems and opportunities
- Ability to engage in verbal/written communication with individuals at all levels
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The Company
What We Do
Redwood Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative, assisting consumers and small business owners with achieving their financial goals and dreams since 1950. We’re a financial cooperative that truly cares about the financial goals and dreams of those who do business with us. With a wide variety of products and services designed to meet our Members’ financial needs, there’s something for everyone. And each Member actually owns part of the Credit Union and has a voice in what we do and how we do it. An excellent place to work, RCU was recently recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023.” And for 17 years running, we’ve been awarded Best Places to Work by the North Bay Business Journal. We continue today to build upon a solid philosophical and business foundation—treating Members with respect and personal care while offering unbeatable value. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal housing lender. *** Non-deposit investment products and services are offered through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (“CFS”), a registered broker-dealer (Member FINRA www.finra.org /SIPC www.sipc.org ) and SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Products offered through CFS: are not NCUA/NCUSIF or otherwise federally insured, are not guarantees or obligations of the credit union, and may involve investment risk including possible loss of principal. Investment Representatives are registered through CFS. Redwood Credit Union has contracted with CFS to make non-deposit investment products and services available to credit union members. Investment representatives at Redwood Credit Union are licensed to transact securities business in CA. For more information concerning CFS or its representative(s) associated with this site, please review FINRA Broker Check by accessing the following link and typing in the firm / representative information in the search field. http://brokercheck.finra.org/Search/Search.aspx
