Manager, Learning & Development – School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Role Overview

• Leads the strategy and implementation of professional-credit programs.
• Creates scalable learning solutions to meet the needs of individuals and organizations seeking personal or professional growth.
• Engages with key stakeholders to gather learning needs and develop learning as well as strategic outcomes.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to develop content and learning experiences across various modalities.
• Ensures course design and materials meet accessibility standards and best practices.
• Serves as a subaccount administrator for Canvas LMS to support SME, staff, and students.
• Oversees the delivery of training through digital resources (e-Learning) to provide flexible, scalable learning solutions.
• Manages the Destiny One (D1) registration and reporting system for all professional-credit courses and professional development certificates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, instructional design, curriculum design, or a related discipline.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in course design, faculty training, or higher education sales, higher ed solutions, or related experience.
• Experience with project management and Canvas LMS.
• Familiarity with professional-credit registration systems (e.g., Destiny One).
• Demonstrated experience working with confidential projects using discretion and independent judgment.
• Familiarity with University Information Systems, such as Workday.
• PMP certification.
• Preference for individuals with deep connections to the St. Louis business and non-profit community.
• Entrepreneurial with a thorough knowledge of instructional design principles, learning strategies, and information technology.
• Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills to conduct data analysis and develop recommendations.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Proven ability to lead projects from initiation through closure, including managing timelines, resources, and cross-functional teams.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP).
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources for childcare needs.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.