Education and Training Jobs in Addison

Are you an accomplished L&D professional in the Chicagoland area? Are you passionate about developing people and talent across a global organization? Do you thrive in a cross-functional environment that prides itself on accountability and integrity? If so, you have found the right place!

Flexco, a global manufacturer of conveyor system solutions, is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to work out of our Downers Grove location. This opportunity will project manage our "Leading Others" and "Leading Ahead" programs, while contributing to training and professional development initiates, around the globe.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where employees truly believe in the products they produce and the culture is focused on putting people first, working better together, being customer centered, focusing on forward thinking and always committed to excellence.

Flexco has consistently been named on the list of \"101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For\" by the National Association of Business Resources and is constantly recognized as a top charitable contributor in the area.

Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Downers Grove

Department: Training and Development

Purpose: The purpose of this role is to design, deliver, and continuously improve employee development initiatives, including onboarding, skills training, leadership development, compliance education, and growth plans for key roles. This position ensures all development programs align with and reinforce the organization's culture and values, supporting employees at every level in achieving their full potential.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, Organizational Development, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Learning & Development or Talent Development
• Proven experience managing leadership development programs, skills programs, onboarding and compliance training in a global environment
• Strong facilitation and communication skills for virtual and in-person environments
• Proficiency with L&D technologies: LMS, virtual platforms (Microsoft Teams), eLearning tools, survey systems, and analytics
• Experience using AI tools to enhance learning design and delivery
• Ability to analyze learning data and translate insights into action
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestic travel
• Ability to analyze learning needs, interpret data, and recommend solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Comfort with change and proactivity in leveraging new technologies (including AI) to enhance learning experiences.
• Competency in LMS administration, eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate), and virtual platforms (Microsoft Teams).

What you will be doing:

• Leading leadership Development Journeys: Manage Flexco's leadership programs - including scheduling, communications, development, delivery, facilitation support, stakeholder feedback, analytics, and continuous improvement.
• Supporting ongoing leadership development: Support learners' post-program to continue leadership development in dynamic and innovative ways.
• Driving compliance readiness: Coordinate and deliver annual compliance training programs to ensure regulatory alignment and audit success.
• Designing engaging learning experiences: Create blended learning solutions—eLearning, webinars, simulations, and experiential activities—that strengthen skills and embed Flexco values.
• Collaborating with HR: Work with HR on structured onboarding experiences to help new employees start smart.
• Driving employee learning engagement: Market and promote learning opportunities to a global workforce to drive access to learning experiences.
• Measuring what Matters: Track participation, completion rates, and learner feedback using analytics tools to uncover insights and drive program improvements.
• Facilitating high-Impact Sessions: Deliver or support virtual and in-person workshops that keep learners engaged and focused on practical application.

Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer offering a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical (including Rx), dental, vision on the first day of employment
• 401(k) with matching funds
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 15 vacation days and 5 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance
• Life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and more

Learning and Development Specialists at Flexco can expect a starting annual compensation of between $90,000.00 and $113,000.00, or more, depending on skills, education and experience.

Compensated Surrogacy Opportunity - Make a Life Changing Impact and Earn $60,000+

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is seeking qualified women to become gestational surrogates and help intended parents grow their families. As a gestational surrogate, you will carry a pregnancy created through IVF for intended parents, with no genetic connection to you.

Surrogates receive competitive compensation starting at $60,000+, with additional payments included throughout the surrogacy journey that are designed to support and benefit you. We would love to connect and share more details about this meaningful opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements

• Between 21 and 40 years of age
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and meet clinic BMI guidelines (30 or below)
• Non-smoker
• Have had at least one healthy, full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery
• Free of sexually transmitted diseases
• Willing to complete medical, psychological, and background screenings
• Reside in the United States and attend required medical appointments
• Be raising your child(ren) in a stable home environment

About Us

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is a boutique, mother–daughter led agency with over 20 years of experience supporting both intended parents and surrogates through every step of the surrogacy journey. We offer a truly hands-on, white-glove experience, providing personalized care, direct communication, and dedicated support throughout each surrogate's journey. You are never just a number—your experience, comfort, and well-being always come first.

Compensated Surrogacy Opportunity - Make a Life Changing Impact and Earn $60,000+

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is seeking qualified women to become gestational surrogates and help intended parents grow their families. As a gestational surrogate, you will carry a pregnancy created through IVF for intended parents, with no genetic connection to you.

Surrogates receive competitive compensation starting at $60,000+, with additional payments included throughout the surrogacy journey that are designed to support and benefit you. We would love to connect and share more details about this meaningful opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements

• Between 21 and 40 years of age
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and meet clinic BMI guidelines (30 or below)
• Non-smoker
• Have had at least one healthy, full-term, uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery
• Free of sexually transmitted diseases
• Willing to complete medical, psychological, and background screenings
• Reside in the United States and attend required medical appointments
• Be raising your child(ren) in a stable home environment

About Us

Newborn Advantage Surrogacy is a boutique, mother–daughter led agency with over 20 years of experience supporting both intended parents and surrogates through every step of the surrogacy journey. We offer a truly hands-on, white-glove experience, providing personalized care, direct communication, and dedicated support throughout each surrogate's journey. You are never just a number—your experience, comfort, and well-being always come first.

Collegis Education is a marketing and technology education solutions company that offers industry-leading services for colleges and universities of every size in every sector. Using a proactive and data-driven approach, Collegis Education empowers institutions to make a broader impact by providing insights that help grow enrollments, improve student outcomes and optimize expenses. With several decades of experience working within the higher education industry, the team at Collegis Education was founded within the walls of a college and expanded to help change more lives through education. Currently, the infrastructures established by Collegis Education support more than 40,000 students nationwide. For more information about Collegis Education, please visit Enrollment Specialists are responsible for working on behalf of Collegis’ partner schools to support their prospective students by educating them on available programs and qualifying for enrollment. The Enrollment Specialist guides prospective students to make the decision to invest in their future and enroll in one of Collegis Education’s clients programs in various fields of study.

• Act as first point of contact for prospective students considering enrolling
• Complete required calls, text, and email to fully engage prospective students as indicated by partner communication plan.
• Engage prospective students via telephone, email, click to chat and text messaging about their future with the goal of enrollment
• Conduct conversations with prospective students to assess needs, showcase the benefits of a Collegis partner school’s education, and facilitate enrollment into the college
• Mentor students from the application process through the first week of enrollment
• Meet all assigned metrics and expectations
• Responsible for managing and updating computerized prospective student database, application paperwork, and follow-up documentation
• Serve as a guide for prospective students as they navigate the application and enrollment processes
• Demonstrate a high level of product/program knowledge of the college’s programs, services, and competitors in market
• Maintain contact with business and/or high school community and student service organizations as necessary
• Provide guidance and facilitates the admissions process including: entrance exams, applications, transfer of credit policy, financial aid, class schedules, orientation, and background checks
• Ensure compliance of all Collegis and partner school policies at all times
• Adhere to the appropriate information security policies based on the sensitivity of company data and report any security related issues
• Reduce risk of theft, fraud, or misuse of information assets by maintaining security and patch management for the services provided by the team.

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• At least two years of consultative sales, recruiting or customer service experience
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial spirit with desire to work in a fast paced environment
• Adaptability to connect with relevance to prospective students representing multiple stages of life and diverse backgrounds/experiences
• Demonstrated ability exceeding expectations, influencing others, and meeting deadlines
• A passion and enthusiasm for education
• Bachelor’s degree required

Remote/Hybrid Policy: This role offers the flexibility of a fully remote environment. However, in alignment with our commitment to collaboration and team engagement, candidates within a 60-mile radius of our Chicago, IL headquarters will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule, working onsite 1-2 days per week to support in-person connection and cross-functional partnership.

Beware of scams: Please note that all inquiries regarding Collegis Education job postings will come from an email domain of @ or @ .

Collegis Education is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.