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. 

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.

About Rutgers University, National Transit Institute

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. NTI’s federally funded training programs are offered virtually and in-person by high-skilled course facilitators with industry expertise. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is a professional school at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey offers a doctoral program in Planning and Public Policy, a doctorate in Health Administration; master’s degrees in Public Policy, Urban Planning and Policy Development, Public Informatics, and Health Administration; and undergraduate degrees in Public Policy, Urban Planning and Design, City and Regional Planning, Health Administration, and Public Health. The School has research centers and institutes spanning the fields of transportation planning, comm...unity development, workforce development, local government research, health policy, urban research, and more and annually attracts more than $25 million in external grants and contracts. The programs in urban planning, public policy, and public health are all highly ranked nationally.The mission of Rutgers-New Brunswick is to apply the university’s outstanding strengths in research and teaching in service to the public good. The university is a dynamic and diverse center for research, technology innovation, public engagement and development, and is located in the heart of the Northeastern megalopolis with easy access to New York City and Philadelphia. It is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive public research universities, with annual research expenditures exceeding $700 million. For further information, visit the website at https://bloustein.rutgers.edu.

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