Director, Online Learning

The WBDC is hiring for a Director, Online Learning. This role is based in Chicago. This full-time, exempt position reports to the Managing Director, Risk and Internal Operations.

Who We Are:

The Women?s Business Development Center (WBDC) is a 501(c)(3) nationally recognized leader in the field of women?s business development and economic empowerment that was established in 1986. Our mission is to support and accelerate business development and growth by targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy. We value our knowledgeable, prepared, and diverse staff and foster a culture that is results-oriented, supportive, and progressive.

The Role:

The Director, Online Learning is responsible for managing and enhancing online learning (e-learning) capabilities for the WBDC. This includes organizing existing media platforms, managing archives for learnings, and keeping our digital learning library current for client utilization. This role also works closely with all staff to support the WBDC?s strategic goals and planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize operational efficiency and accessibility in client-facing technologies including learning management systems (LMS), online forms and surveys, and e-learning platforms.
• Evaluate and audit existing programs and offerings.
• Create new programs and offerings in an engaging online format, in collaboration with Program staff.
• Perform data entry, updates, and client database management within the WBDC?s various e-learning platforms.
• Support the promotion and consistent branding of WBDC?s e-learning offerings.
• Document current procedures, identify new process improvement opportunities, and create strategy for future e-learning at the Center.
• Represent the WBDC at trade shows and events through networking, presentations, and public speaking.
• Align with the WBDC?s overall strategic goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Litmos or other e-learning databases
• 5+ years of work experience
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor?s degree
• Passionate about women?s issues and economic development

WBDC Benefits and Perks:

The WBDC offers a competitive benefits package with a growing mission-focused organization. Our benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Long term care insurance

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Personal, sick, and vacation paid time off

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending account and dependent care benefit

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

The salary range for this position within the WBDC is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and skillset.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume by email to: Eva Pawlik, HR Generalist ? epawlik@wbdc.org

The Women?s Business Development Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Further information regarding the WBDC is available at www.WBDC.org.