Position Overview

This position will help drive solutions and strategies to ensure the development and implementation of successful programs.

Functions

• Implements an educational strategy based on identified educational needs.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to develop course content.
• Manages the development of original content and ensures all content is on time and according to specifications and final review by engineering is completed within specified timelines.
• Understands priorities and maintains and grows relationships with SMEs.
• Provides instructional design support: develops project outlines, descriptions, and learning objectives.
• Monitors and ensures that education content is engaging. Reviews assessment reports recommending improvements to the program committee
• Maintains library of all live course materials for the organization.
• Analyzes existing instructional materials and recommends updates as necessary.
• Responsible for providing all course materials to subject matter experts, instructors, and registrants, including case studies, practice questions, and assessments.
• Partners with vendors as needed to create exceptional learning experiences.

• Collaborates with team members and leadership to advance educational opportunities for the organization.

• Collaborates, assists, develops and participates in facilitating conferences, seminars, webinars, and symposia.
• Primary contact for contract seminars and oversees the implementation of seminars.
• Provides recommendations for the continuous improvement of educational activities and identifies opportunities for growth in the US and various regions of the world.
• Onsite support for selected educational activities as necessary.

This position can either work from the Society’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD, or remotely (or hybrid).

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to mebrennan@sfpe.org.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors or advanced degree in project management, communication, or any education-related field.
• Working with technical content is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the latest technology in eLearning, Webinars, social media, etc.
• Proven ability to develop engaging and effective training curricula across many platforms and media.
• 3+ years of experience in content development.
• Understanding of varied learning styles.
• Knowledge of assessment and evaluation methods.
• Experience providing instructional design across modalities (i.e., face-to-face, hybrid and online courses).
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail with excellent time-management skills.
• Strong project management skills to drive initiatives to completion and manage priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and abilities.
• Familiar with website design, video technology, and editing.