Director of Professional Learning

Remote Position 

Salary 70,000-90,000

Job Summary:

The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is seeking a highly motivated Director of Professional Learning for our fully remote non-profit organization. The Director of Professional Learning guides the strategic vision and operationalization of the professional development opportunities of the organization. With a focus on outcomes-based instruction and learner engagement, this position leads a team of instructional designers in the process of designing, facilitating, and continuously improving the OLC Center for Professional Learning’s curriculum and initiatives that support digital learning educators and leaders in primarily higher ed but also K-12 and corporate L&D spaces. Working in close partnership with key members of the OLC staff and community, this role focuses on strategic analysis, innovative practices, and entrepreneurial planning to ensure the impact and timeliness of the Center for Professional Learning’s offerings.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directs a team of instructional designers in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include leadership and team management, including setting strategic goals, guiding staff toward high performance, planning, assigning, and directing work, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives; appraising performance; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Determine and execute the vision for the CPL in alignment with OLC strategic priorities.
• Maintain strategic, managerial, and operational responsibility for all CPL offerings
• Manage the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of CPL workshop facilitators
• Identify and oversee the development and execution of new CPL offerings and initiatives
• Direct the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) program
• Promote OLC’s professional development initiatives through presentations, publications, and webinars
• Expand OLC’s suite of career certifications
• Support the professional learning needs of consulting and grant services
• Develop, monitor, track, and report key revenue metrics for CPL programs and initiatives

 Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to communicate effectively to partners working in academic and corporate settings
• Strong technology literacy skills, including (but not limited to) Google Drive, Slack, Microsoft Office, Canvas, generative AI tools, and project management software

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree; Doctoral degree preferred
• 7 or more years in a role supporting digital learning educators or leaders
• 3 or more years managing a team of instructional support staff

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel Required: 

• Travel may be required 2-3 times per year

About Online Learning Consortium: 

The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is a collaborative community of higher education leaders, administrators, faculty, instructional designers, and online learning professionals dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences. The growing OLC community includes faculty members, administrators, trainers, instructional designers, and other learning professionals, as well as educational institutions, professional societies, and corporate enterprises. OLC provides a comprehensive suite of resources, professional development opportunities, and research to support educators and institutions worldwide. Through its flagship events like OLC Innovate and OLC Accelerate, as well as numerous workshops, webinars, and certificate programs, OLC fosters the sharing of best practices and the continuous improvement of online and blended learning. For more information, visit onlinelearningconsortium.org.

Benefits:

OLC offers generous paid time off in addition to 13 paid holidays and a comprehensive benefits package including a selection of competitive health insurance plans, FSA/HSA, vision, dental, 401k, and company provided LTD, STD, Life and AD&D insurance.

EEO:

The Online Learning Consortium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.