The Organizational Development (OD) Consultant serves as a strategic partner supporting the growth, performance, and alignment of individuals, teams, and departments within the hospitals and clinics system.
This role is responsible for designing and implementing data-informed, mission-aligned solutions that improve team effectiveness, advance leadership capability, and support organizational change efforts across clinical and operational environments.
The OD Consultant operates with moderate autonomy in designing and recommending interventions, subject to alignment with HR and organizational strategies.Working collaboratively with HR partners, Employee Relations, and other hospital leaders, the OD Consultant provides expertise in coaching, team development, performance management, training, change management, and succession planning.
The ideal candidate brings emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and a proactive mindset to help foster a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualified candidates must have completed:
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 4 years of experience in OD, leadership development, coaching, or a related area.Experience working in or consulting with complex, matrixed organizations; ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.Experience in a healthcare or academic medical center setting.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
ResponsibilitiesCoaching & Leadership Development
Provide targeted coaching to leaders and high-potential individuals to support performance, growth, and role transitions.Integrate coaching strategies into broader OD solutions (e.g., during change efforts, performance improvement plans, or succession planning).Organizational Development & Change Consulting
Lead and support team interventions, and departmental development initiatives that enhance effectiveness and culture.Partner with leadership to advise, design, implement, and support change management strategies that align with strategic priorities and clinical/operational goals.Partner closely with HR leaders to identify trends, concerns, and needs emerging across departments and translate those into OD strategies and interventions. May act as a bridge between HR and frontline teams to ensure consistent messaging, alignment, and follow-through.Data-Driven Insight & Storytelling
Analyze and synthesize data from surveys, HR data, assessments, and performance metrics to uncover themes and guide interventions.Use data to tell compelling, actionable stories that inform OD strategy and leadership decisions.Measure the impact of OD interventions and adjust based on outcomes and stakeholder feedback.Performance & Talent Strategy
Partner with HR and leadership to enhance performance management practices, including effective goal-setting, feedback, and development planning.Support departments in using performance evaluation data to inform talent decisions and continuous improvement efforts.Contribute to succession planning and talent development strategies that address future workforce needs and mission-critical roles.Training & Capability Building
Design and facilitate learning experiences that address items such as professional development, skills based needs, emotional intelligence, and team cohesion.Utilize adult learning theory, experiential learning, and behavior change techniques to support knowledge transfer and skill application.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesKnowledge of employee training and development methodologies and ability to ensure that a target population has the knowledge and skills required to meet both tactical and strategic objectives.Knowledge of Training and Development (T&D) functions and practices; ability to evaluate, follow, and lead T&D trends and directions within the organization.Knowledge of and ability to design, implement and evaluate industry and organizational standards, procedures and policies relevant to staff training and development.Knowledge of and ability to identify what people need to learn for successful individual and organizational performance.Highly skilled in project managing large scale initiatives cutting across the entire organization and involving many stakeholdersExperienced with strategic project and change management/oversight with proven ability to lead and manage multiple assignments and stakeholders simultaneouslyKnowledge of organizational development interventions such as process consultation, coaching, performance management, and appreciative inquiryKnowledge of and ability to utilize appropriate procedures, tools and techniques for developing a solution to stated training or organizational development needs.Demonstrated competency in large group facilitation and project management.Demonstrated ability to conduct, interpret, analyze, and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative data.Demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative approaches. Qualifications QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 4 years of experience in OD, leadership development, coaching, or a related area.Experience working in or consulting with complex, matrixed organizations; ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders. Qualifications (Preferred) PreferredMaster’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.Experience in a healthcare or academic medical center setting.Working Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Physical Requirements Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed
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EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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