Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Education, or related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, curriculum development, digital learning, educational technology, training development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to develop online, blended, or classroom-based learning.
• Demonstrated experience converting traditional curriculum into engaging, interactive, and accessible online learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency with an e-learning authoring tool such as Articulate Storyline and/or Rise and experience with an enterprise LMS such as Anthology Blackboard Learn or comparable platform.
• Experience developing learning objectives, instructional strategies, assessments, storyboards, scripts, multimedia, and digital learning materials.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, programs, and teams, including establishing priorities, coordinating resources, managing timelines and deliverables, resolving issues, and providing leadership and direction to achieve organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of emerging learning technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, multimedia, analytics, and other technology-enabled learning solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and coaching employees, including assigning work, providing ongoing feedback, developing employee capabilities, addressing performance and professional development needs, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or related field.
• Seven or more years of relevant instructional design or digital learning experience.
• Experience leading curriculum modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience applying generative AI or automation to instructional design and content development.
• Experience with learning analytics, multimedia production, interactive learning, or emerging learning technologies.
• Experience with LMS implementation, upgrades, integrations, or technology evaluation.
• Project management or process-improvement certification.
• Five or more years of experience leading, supervising, or managing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, modernization, and continuous improvement of CJI's online, blended, and technology-enhanced education and training programs.
• Serve as a lead instructional designer.
• Manage programs and projects.
• Supervise assigned staff.
• Modernize digital content.
• Evaluate emerging learning technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve instructional effectiveness, streamline processes, modernize technology, strengthen accessibility, and responsibly incorporate artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director, subject matter experts, CJI staff, University/System resources, technology personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible