Continuing Education Coordinator
About The Position
Are you passionate about professional development, adult learning, and strengthening the library community? Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is recruiting a full-time Continuing Education Coordinator who will help and expand continuing education initiatives for our member libraries. In this role, you’ll empower library staff across all types of libraries by developing high-quality training, fostering engagement, and supporting statewide professional development efforts. You’ll work closely with IHLS colleagues, presenters, educational partners, and member libraries to design, promote, and deliver impactful learning experiences. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are energized by helping others grow, this position is for you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in library science, education, or a related field.
- Three years of experience working in libraries, adult education, community outreach, or related fields.
- Valid driver’s license or other accommodations for travel.
- Understanding of Illinois library governance and the statewide library community.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and professional development best practices.
- Strong customer service orientation, including needs assessment and satisfaction evaluation.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate solutions and approaches.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to build effective working relationships with IHLS staff, member libraries, and stakeholders.
- Flexibility, professionalism, and strong time-management skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Learning Management Systems and educational design (preferred).
- Familiarity with Illinois State Learning Standards is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead continuing education efforts for IHLS, identifying member needs and developing responsive learning opportunities.
- Collaborate with team members to assess training needs and pursue creative solutions.
- Help develop learning opportunities in multiple formats, including virtual, in-person, and hybrid.
- Complete ISBE Professional Development Provider documentation with guidance from team members.
- Serve as point of contact for presenters.
- Host or facilitate professional development sessions as needed.
- Develop an awareness of continuing education opportunities at the regional, state, and national levels.
- Coordinate program setup in L2 and ensure accurate, timely listings.
- Serve on the Member Day team and the School Library Symposium working group.
- Promote networking and professional development among member libraries.
- Conduct site visits to multi-type libraries.
- Attend networking group meetings and represent IHLS in relevant statewide initiatives.
- Collaborate across IHLS departments to enhance the member library experience.
Benefits
- IHLS offers a comprehensive full-time benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), employer-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage.
- Our company culture includes a great work-life balance.
- We've also been dubbed a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
