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Associate Director, Online Learning Job Summary:

We’re looking for an Associate Director, Online Learning to join an Association in Washington, DC. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity that will require you to work onsite three (3) days per week. As the Associate Director, you will work in conjunction with departmental leadership to implement the department’s strategic vision and oversight of the Division-wide online and blended learning initiatives and content development. The position requires experience in instructional design and education program development across different modalities, working closely with subject matter experts, procuring, and managing external vendors and partnering organizations, and measuring business impact and effectiveness of deployed learning solutions.

Associate Director, Online Learning Responsibilities:

• Support the Director in executing the department’s vision, strategy, and development of accredited online learning initiatives.
• Lead and support the instructional design team to deliver high-quality online learning programs that meet or exceed departmental performance metrics.
• Recruit and collaborate with psychiatrists, subject matter experts, allied organizations, and internal stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and develop educational content.
• Manage the full lifecycle of online learning activities, including planning, development, launch, review, and renewal within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Develop and oversee project plans for online learning initiatives, ensuring milestones, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Ensure all educational activities adhere to accreditation standards, compliance requirements, and quality control processes.
• Track and analyze LMS data and program performance metrics to measure success, identify learner insights, and support strategic planning.
• Produce reports on Learning Center activity and provide required learner and program data to external partners and accrediting organizations.
• Oversee vendor relationships and external solutions to ensure alignment with project objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, workflows, and a customer service model that supports efficient team operations and stakeholder support.
• Manage the Online Learning Help Desk and escalation processes to ensure timely resolution of technical and user issues.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to support promotion and outreach for online learning programs.
• Research and recommend best practices and emerging trends in online learning, instructional design, and digital education.
• Supervise and mentor the LMS Administrator and provide coaching and guidance to junior staff members.
• Provide administrative and operational support for committees and other departmental initiatives as needed.

Associate Director, Online Learning Qualifications:

• BA/BS and at least 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with managing complex projects with demonstrated success in meeting deadlines, managing vendors, and managing related budgets.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; proven research skills to gather data, best practices, and points of view to ensure sound judgment.
• Experience working in associations industry is preferred.
• Experience with adult educational and/or healthcare programs is preferred.
• Excellent communicator capable of providing leadership to individuals and groups.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and shows attention to detail.
• Knowledge of how websites operate (i.e., databases, APIs, and content management systems).
• Demonstrated experience with computer-based and/or software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools such as podcast platforms, Salesforce, HTML, Captivate, Articulate 360 suite of programs, Microsoft 365, Adobe Premiere, Vimeo, Zoom, GoToWebinar, and/or other graphic and media design/production tools.

Who We Are

The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) is a trade association dedicated to supporting warehouse logistics providers across North America. We are elevating our educational portfolio, modernizing our LMS and digital learning infrastructure, and building meaningful learning experiences that help members grow. Our team values collaboration, service, clarity, and continuous improvement.

Who We Seek

We are looking for an LMS & Curriculum Development Manager who is passionate about adult learning, digital learning systems, and creating high‑quality educational experiences for industry professionals. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing complex content, working with subject matter experts, and building structured, scalable learning pathways. If you are service‑oriented, detail‑driven, and energized by supporting members and events, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Manage and optimize IWLA’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Develop and maintain curriculum frameworks, learning pathways, and certificate programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to source, review, and improve learning content.
• Lead the development of IWLA’s Essentials Certificate Program.
• Support educational programming for IWLA’s Annual Convention and live events.
• Assist in session planning, presenter support, and ensuring a positive member experience.
• Analyze LMS data to evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Create structure, organize content, and uphold quality standards across all learning products.
• Stay current on adult learning practices, adult learning theory, and association education trends.

What You Will Need

• 3–5+ years of experience in adult learning, L&D, LMS administration, or digital learning operations.
• Hands-on experience managing or configuring an LMS (any platform).
• Strong understanding of adult learning theory and professional learning design.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs, speakers, or industry contributors.
• Excellent communication, organization, and judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistency.
• A service‑focused, team‑oriented approach to work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, L&D, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to attend IWLA events and support onsite learning experiences.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• An engaging role shaping IWLA’s growing digital learning ecosystem.
• Opportunities to build and refine curriculum, certificates, and learning pathways.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team with support from IWLA leadership.
• Exposure to LMS platforms, adult learning strategy, SME relationships, and association education.
• No-cost health benefits, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• 401(k) matching and financial education resources.
• 22 Work From Home Days.
• Professional development support and opportunities for advancement.

Job Type & Compensation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000 - $90,000

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Location: Schaumburg, IL (On-Site)

Travel: Up to 20% annually (Annual Convention + education events)

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Non-profit accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Schaumburg, IL 60173

• In person (Required)

Position Type:

  Administration-Licensed/Assistant Superintendent

Location:

  Educational Service Center

Date Available:

  07/01/2026

Application Closing Date:

  03/08/2026

Submit an application:

Job ID: 31637 

General Purpose of Job: The Assistant Superintendent—Leadership, Teaching, and Learning—supports the district's mission to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to their community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by serving as a key member of the executive leadership team that plans, directs, and coordinates strategic actions aligned with district goals. The position provides system-level leadership for all E-12 schools and program sites, with specific oversight of initiatives and services as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. The Assistant Superintendent represents the district at the local, state, and national levels and leads efforts to enhance academic achievement, operational effectiveness, and equity across the system.

Osseo Area Schools is where students discover opportunities, build confidence, and prepare for bright futures. From early childhood to high school, we offer experiences inside and outside the classroom that help students grow into curious, capable and connected learners. As Minnesota's fifth-largest school district, we proudly serve eight communities—including Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, Corcoran, Dayton and Rogers—and offer specialized magnet programs in the Arts, STEM, STEAM, Health Science, and International Baccalaureate. With a student body representing over 100 languages and cultures, our schools reflect the global community, creating an inclusive, enriching environment that prepares students for today's world and tomorrow's opportunities. Our 21,000+ students learn across seventeen elementary schools (PreK-5), four middle schools (6-8), three senior highs (9-12), an area learning center (9-12), a fully-online school (6-12), two early childhood centers, and an adult education center.

Learn more about Osseo Area Schools here!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieves strategic objectives by leading and representing the district at the executive level.

• Supporting the superintendent, as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, in coordinating action to achieve the mission.
• Serving as the acting superintendent in the absence of the superintendent.
• Representing the perspectives, needs and interests for Leadership, Teaching and Learning.
• Working collaboratively with leaders in Human Resources and Business Services, Community Engagement, Instructional & Information Technology, Communications and with the General Counsel to achieve the mission of the school system.
• Representing the school system at the national, state, and local level.
• Participating in all School Board meetings and work sessions.

Ensures a collaborative culture by fostering trust, professionalism, and effective teamwork across the district.

• Adhering to the organization's core values.
• Practicing the language distinctions and promise keeping associated with leadership.
• Demonstrating trustworthiness (care, competence, sincerity, reliability).
• Designing and facilitating effective meetings.
• Establishing effective relationships with colleagues, students, families, staff, and community members in order to influence action.
• Setting standards for professional interactions and holding others accountable to the standards.
• Providing support and direction to direct reports.
• Ensuring that collaborative teams are setting standards for their area of work, examining data regarding effectiveness, and taking action to meet the standards.
• Working collaboratively with system administrators to achieve the system's mission.
• Responding to concerns and inquiries from parents/guardians, staff and community members.
• Demonstrating a professional demeanor.
• Serving on committees as needed and/or assigned.

Ensures improved student achievement by driving equitable, evidence-based practices and systems of continuous improvement.

• Demonstrating leadership for racial equity.
• Overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum to meet the Minnesota Academic Standards and the needs of students.
• Ensuring effective instruction.
• Evaluating programs and practices using data.
• Ensuring that collaborative teams are setting standards, examining data, and designing interventions for students who have already met and who have not yet met the standards.
• Providing student support services to meet the needs of students.
• Supervising and evaluating site and system leaders.
• Providing professional development for leaders that is both job embedded (finances, budgeting, personnel, staffing, student discipline, staff evaluation) and organization embedded (systems thinking/action, instructional leadership, collaborative problem solving, learning organization).
• Providing professional development for teaching and support staff.
• Visiting schools regularly.
• Leading new initiatives to improve student achievement.
• Reducing suspensions from school and eliminating the racial disparity within the suspensions.
• Overseeing the program of extracurricular activities.
• Serving as the catalyst for site continuous improvement.

Ensures effective organizational management by providing strategic operational leadership and oversight.

• Collaborating with staff and local law enforcement officials to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Providing direct instruction in student management practices to ensure alignment with board policies and to maintain consistency in practices across sites.
• Allocating human and financial resources to accomplish our mission.
• Promoting a positive image of schools and the school system.
• Maintaining current understanding of laws, policies, and employment contracts which impact schools.
• Setting standards for effective operational practice as necessary.
• Effectively communicating operational management procedures and practices.
• Coordinating the work of principals, directors, assistant principals, coordinators and other management personnel to ensure organizational effectiveness.
• Evaluates and supervises building principals and other staff, including hiring, coaching, managing performance, and—in consultation with human resources—administering disciplinary action.

Completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications for the position:

• Master's degree in Educational Administration with an emphasis in instructional programming (E-12). A doctorate degree is preferred.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in educational administration, including leadership as a principal and/or central office administrator.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Superintendent license.

Salary: Pay Grade 127, $206,677 to $237,679 annually

FTE: Full-time, 260/261 workdays per year

Desired start date: July 1, 2026

Applications are due by Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Key dates for this search process include:

• Thursday, April 2, OR Friday, April 3, 2026
• Tuesday, April 7, 2026
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Physical Demands:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and the use of hands to operate a computer and standard office equipment. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, or stoop. Visual acuity is required for reading and preparing documents, viewing a computer screen, and performing administrative tasks with precision. The position also requires the energy and stamina necessary to fulfill the demands of educational leadership in a dynamic school district environment.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a standard office setting located within school buildings or district administrative facilities. The position involves minimal exposure to environmental hazards or physical risks. Tasks are typically conducted in climate-controlled spaces equipped with appropriate technology and resources. The work is highly deadline-driven, often requiring management of multiple priorities and frequent interaction with school leaders, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders.

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• A variety of benefits
• ...and more! 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, color, marital status, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District's Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran's Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at   or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer: 

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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The Quality Assurance (QA)Learning Experience Designer actively engages in the review, design, development, and implementation of learning products (e.g., academic programs and courses, short courses, micro-credentials), working closely with strategic partners and vendors; this includes the quality review of new learning content, as well as the search for suitable existing learning content within Covista's owned content repositories and learning content management systems.

The QA Learning Experience Designer has a working knowledge of digital learning product design and development theories, processes, best practices, and trends, integrating that knowledge to enhance the student learning experience by leveraging contemporary learning design principles, applying flexible approaches, and driving strategic innovation to anticipate, meet, and exceed partner needs.

TheQA Learning Experience Designer manages multiple reviews during different stages of development, each with varying requirements and milestones. The QA Learning Experience Designer works with a range of internal and external academic experts, product development staff, vendors, and institutional representatives to ensure adherence to quality standards,product design decisions, business requirements, and academic expectations.

• Ensures the learning content developed for online/hybrid course delivery is of the highest quality possible and supports student mastery of learning outcomes.
• Ensures learning content adheres to quality standards, program/product design decisions, business requirements, and academic expectations; ensures that relevant internal and partner reviews occur and that feedback/required changes are incorporated.
• Works closely with curriculum authors and subject matter experts to review content, storyboards, and related instructional elements for incorporation into the courses.
• Actively engages in the learning content creation review for multiple delivery contexts, including course-based, competency-based, self-paced, micro-learning and other such contexts to align with partner institution strategies.
• Coordinates and/or participates in program design and development meetings as needed to address marketing research and analysis, regulatory issues, industry trends, competitive landscape, unique differentiators, relevant data, instructional framework options, and core themes and topics for product development.
• Works collaboratively with subject matter experts, academic and business representatives, marketing professionals, educational media specialists, and shared services staff to designreview, develop, and implement learning solutions.
• Actively engages in the learning content creation review for multiple delivery contexts, including course-based, competency-based, self-paced, micro-learning and other such contexts to align with partner institution strategies.
• Coordinates and/or participates in program design and development meetings as needed to address marketing research and analysis, regulatory issues, industry trends, competitive landscape, unique differentiators, relevant data, instructional framework options, and core themes and topics for product development.
• Works collaboratively with subject matter experts, academic and business representatives, marketing professionals, educational media specialists, and shared services staff to designreview, develop, and implement learning solutions.
• Works with little or no supervision on all assigned learning products at the course and program levels.
• Works collaboratively with others to establish project management plans that ensure product review dates are met and ensure appropriate resourcing of all projects; ensures members of the project team are familiar with program design and development design philosophy and project management plans.
• Maintains a working knowledge of learning experience design, online learning, instructional design and technology, adult learning theory, and andragogy/pedagogy to support program and course development.
• Applies research skills to assess current and prospective technologies and innovative products to enhance the student experience in the online classroom.
• Reviews or selects learning resources in collaboration with the academic team, ensuring adherence to business and regulatory requirements, DLS and institution strategies, and works collaboratively with shared services staff to ensure availability of learning resources.
• Designs learner experiences for the integration of text, graphics, animations, videos, and interactions for these offerings; ensures materials follow development objectives/outcomes and exhibit best practices for visual and interaction display to support learning.
• Ensures project timelines are met and deliverables meet quality expectations of the institution.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to create instructional material in a visually dynamic, engaging, and interactive format, while offering suggestions to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Adapts to rapidly changing project timelines and deliverables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

• Master's Degree Required
• PhD Preferred
• Three (3) plus years of learning experience design work, with specific experience in conceptualizing, designing, and creating learning experiences for adult learners a plus.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and independent contractors.
• Experience managing budgets and ensuring adherence to budget limitations.
• Experience working with higher education professionals.
• Expertise in at least one of the following: instructional design, instructional technology, contemporary theories and methods of learning experience creation, learning management systems, learning content management systems, application of technological innovations to enhance learning and mastery of outcomes.
• Experience developing with tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline/Studio a plus.
• Successful experience in relationship management across a range of partners.
• Be able to evaluate vendor, contractor, and SME contributions to ensure all learning products meet and/or exceed Covista standards of excellence.
• Be a skilled communicator and collaborator, able to handle criticism, actively participate in design meetings, and deliver highly engaging learning assets.
• Possess a working knowledge of contemporary and innovative principles of instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology.
• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Be committed to results and consistently demonstrate accountability in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess strong organizational skills and have a history of positive results achieved collaboratively.
  
  

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $61,720.78 and $108,334.92. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full lifecycle global implementations of Oracle HCM with a focus on: ORC, Talent/Learning Management
• Hands-on configuration working with functional set up manager across Cloud modules
• Leverage Apps Associates project templates, methodology and practices to lead project and guide client teams
• Owning project deliverables and client communications to optimize project timeline
• Collaboration with multi-national team to progress internal and external initiatives
• Independently tackles activities and assignments and delegates to teammates, as appropriate, to achieve streamlined implementation approach
• Connecting Oracle Fusion to 3rd Party solutions via native integrations, extracts, and middleware
• Translating the technical and the functional for all project team members – customer and internal
• Serve as a conduit and champion of change and business transformation
• Demonstrate experience and expertise in the design and execution of implementation and testing, executive and internal communications and the ability to work independently
• Develop work plan, follow and deliver in line with Fusion Implementation Roadmap and Methodology
• Lead groups in business process re-engineering, best practices and customization issues. Shares suggestions and knowledge capital to help optimize implementation methodology
• Lead business process workshops and requirements gathering sessions to support clients in defining relevant processes
• Analyze business requirements and develop effective configuration solutions.
• Drive and document business requirements and procedures, obtain sign off to ensure Client alignment of proposed solution
• Provide inputs to the assigned Project Manager to ensure a comprehensive project plan developed and buy-in from key client stakeholders. Support the implementation of the technical and functional work stream
• Responsible for successful testing of developed solution including System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing and work with the users to validate the solution
• Document and track customer product enhancement requests and discovered bugs
• Able to coordinate with Oracle for SRs, new product releases, ability to coordinate upgrades/patches/fixes
• Seek opportunities to streamline and optimize internal and external processes
• Responsible for advanced internal initiatives and mentorship for the betterment of the Practice

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or requisite experience preferred
• 3-4 years of consulting experience or 7-9 years of applicable work experience, specifically within Oracle Cloud Recruiting (ORC), Talent and/or Learning Management.
• Professional attitude, with a growth mindset seeking to drive change and improvement in all aspects of the role
• Experience implementing projects using Agile Iterative approach
• Understanding of Oracle design best practices and standard business process flows
• Ability to meaningfully articulate terminology, processes, functionality, and architecture
• Oracle certification(s) preferred, with the ability to acquire and maintain various additional certifications
• Self-motivated and independent with the ability to effectively listen and communicate
• Willingness to join a dynamic, multinational team
• Values diversity of thought and collaboration
• Ability to continue to grow and learn despite existing expertise
• Functional practitioner experience in HR is preferred
• Expertise in at least 3 modules of Oracle in your Subject Area of expertise
• Fluency in English is requested