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The Education and Learner Engagement Lead, reports to the Vice President, Education, and under their direction, will work closely with colleagues on the Education and Engagement & Community Relations Teams to support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Board’s educational programs. The Lead has primary oversight of the learning management system (LMS) and will utilize the Board’s LMS platform to create positive and engaging online learning experiences. The Lead ensures education offerings are effectively administered to meet stated goals and standards and will collaborate with the Education team, meeting planners, and others to build and implement a program schedule that inspires members in their ongoing pursuit of wholeness and learning engagement with the Board.
What you will do:
Participate in the design, development, and delivery of educational content and learning resources.
Design and develop content reflective of best practices in adult learning and assist in the identification and assessment of learning objectives and outcomes, with a primary focus on the Education team, its contractors, instructors, and other subject experts.
Support the evaluation and management of instructional content and learning programs and the review of educational content and delivery methods to ensure program and participant expectations are met.
Hire and train instructors to develop and deliver workshops, seminars, webinars, and create online content in partnership with Education team colleagues.
Manage virtual platforms, design processes for online learning, and utilize available technology effectively in support of the delivery of high-quality live webinars, virtual, and on-site education offerings.
Provide insight and creativity to aid members in optimizing the use of the Board’s virtual platforms and apply leading instructional strategies to achieve instructional goals.
Collaborate with the Education team to develop the annual calendar of events, coordinate the scheduling and implementation process for educational seminars and programs, and provide necessary data to support the assessment of educational offerings and learning technologies.
What you need to succeed in the role:
Bachelor’s required, certificate or Master’s in the fields of instructional design, learning or educational technology, or adult learning strongly preferred.
3-5 years’ experience designing, delivering, and assessing virtual, online (both synchronous and asynchronous) and in-person education programs.
Knowledge about effective strategies for online education, based on at least 2 years of prior experience with learning management systems.
Experience with e-learning authoring tools, virtual learning technology platforms and tools, and HTML coding and media production tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams); intermediate Adobe.
An ability to create engaging learning experiences for the participants with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
An ability to adapt to changing priorities, effectively and simultaneously manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, adjust priorities, and to take initiative and work independently.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills in order to effectively develop content.
An ability to learn and understand the Presbyterian Church and its connectional structure.
An ability to stay current and maintain a level of professional expertise via seminars, literature, and formal training.
An ability to work on-site Tuesday – Thursday at the 2000 Market Street office in Philadelphia.
An ability to stay current and maintain a level of professional expertise via seminars, literature, and formal training.
We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
Defined benefit pension plan.
Generous paid time off, including personal leave, sick time, and holidays.
Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition assistance.
Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.
Our recruiting process is simple.
If you’re interested in a role at the Board of Pensions, apply online at pensions.org. If your skills match an open position, one of our recruiters will set up a phone or Microsoft Teams interview to discuss your interests, background, and skills. They’ll also answer any questions you might have. If you are selected to continue with the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and other relevant team members.
The Board of Pensions is a COVID-19 vaccination required employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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