Director, Online Learning and Technology

Job DetailsJob Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC 20004Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $97,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: HybridJob Category: Learning and Professional DevelopmentThe American Dental Education Association (ADEA) is seeking a talented Director of Online Learning and Technology to add to its team.

The Director, Online Learning and Technology shapes the future of ADEA’s online learning initiatives. The Director will work closely with the Vice President, eLearn to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for delivering high-quality, impactful online learning experiences. The Director is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of online learning programs, from conception to evaluation, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of ADEA members and ADA-CERP requirements. The incumbent provides daily management of Office of Learning (OL) projects and supports the Vice President, eLearn and OL staff in the development, delivery and evaluation of learning programs, resources and initiatives that advance professional learning and institutional capacity building.

Responsibilities

Strategize and plan for synchronous and asynchronous online learning programming, including webinar series, self-paced courses, and micro-learning modules, including development and implementation of new online learning programming using current and emerging modalities.
Develop a curriculum for self-paced courses comprising both synchronous and asynchronous stand-alone presentations integrating emerging technologies (e.g. AI-powered adaptive learning, avatar-based instruction, VR simulations) into the educational program design.
Create and implement instructional design standards, templates, and quality frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across eLearn webinars, courses, and future programming, and which align with ADA-CERP requirements.
Develop structured learning pathways and training programs to support personalized professional and personal development for ADEA members and online learning participants.
Develop and maintain a resource library, including teaching resources, modular curricula, and digital assets. Create and implement a process for the submission and collection of materials, the review and approval of resources, and an annual review process to ensure content remains relevant and aligned with current industry standards.
Develop and apply an internal protocol for review and acceptance of online learning programs. Assist the VP, eLearn in developing eLearn initiatives and webinars, including developing and managing eLearn budgets, exploring and implementing new technologies to improve user experience, and identifying content topics and content experts in alignment with ADEA’s strategic plan.
Deliver and oversee live and on-demand webinars, including speaker identification and coordination, LMS course setup, live event production, and post-production duties including evaluation analysis and engagement tracking.
Update and improve current and new OL programming in ADEA’s Learning Management System, including eLearn webinars, LEADE, CDF, and other self-paced courses.
Oversee the administration, performance, and continuous improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring scalability and alignment with organizational goals, while incorporating emerging technologies to meet user experience expectations.
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the annual assessment of online learning programming and use KPI analysis to provide suggestions for improvement and strategies for implementation.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the new and recurring online learning initiatives, including the recurring duties and responsibilities within the Director role.
Other job-related duties as assigned by the VP, eLearn; Chief Learning Officer (CLO) and/or Senior Chief.

Desired Outcomes for First 6 months

Develop a “Presenters Forum” to provide guidance and instruction in development of online learning programming, including development of learning objectives, best practices for presenters, and adherence to ADA-CERP guidelines.
Develop a systematic plan to review current programming and offer suggestions and implementation strategies for improving online learning and professional development programs, incorporating best practices in instructional design.
Assist the VP, eLearn in initiating the process to create a cross-referenced resource library.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required.
Eight years of experience in online learning, instructional design, educational content development, and professional development programming, including the design, delivery, and evaluation of synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. Six years of experience plus a graduate degree may be subst