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The Assistant Director of Learning & Development will be responsible for engaging with Agency leadership to develop and implement comprehensive learning strategies, management training, performance evaluation model enhancements, conflict resolution strategies, and overall employee professional development approaches that support individual employee, division and Agency needs. The role is tasked with fostering a culture of continuous learning and development that empowers staff, improves performance, and supports career growth in alignment with Agency goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, has direct experience in developing, implementing, and managing professional development practices for employees in multiple departments and at varied levels of roles and responsibility across organizations and seeks to help cultivate a workplace culture where all staff can grow and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate current internal training and development program offerings across the Agency and manage project to monitor effectiveness and satisfaction
- Assess current performance evaluation structure, recommend improvements, create an agency wide policy and procedure, and develop and deliver training for management that support efforts to identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles and ensure mechanisms are in place to engage employees who need targeted training and development
- Conduct learning and development needs assessments including meeting with the Executive team, division management and staff across the Agency with a deliverable to provide and manage implementation of specific solutions to meet needs of individual divisions.
- Ensure all learning, management training, professional development and leadership programming, is compliant with federal and state regulations, for all Divisions at the Agency and scale current, effective and valuable programming
- Design, curate, coordinate and provide programming resources in various formats such as virtual, in person, e-learning, and workshops including evaluating need for external expertise and engaging those resources as needed
- Research and recommend potential learning management systems to support programming efforts
- Manage project to develop mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and satisfaction with a focus on continuous improvement efforts
- Remain current on best practices in the learning and development field
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of direct, professional experience in learning and development or organizational development
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs related to addressing personnel relations, conflict resolution, and performance management in the workplace for professionals in the public or private sector
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design approaches
- Strong communication, collaboration, presentation, and facilitation skills
Benefits
- ISAC offers an attractive benefits package including health, vision, and life insurance, State Employees’ Retirement System, educational benefits, and more.
- 24 earned vacation days per year.
- 12 paid sick days.
- 13 paid holidays (14 paid holidays when there is a General Election Day)
- Tuition waiver at select public Illinois universities and tuition reimbursements for non-public Illinois universities.
Salary Range: $100,000-110,000
Hybrid Schedule: This position requires working 3 days in our Deerfield office. The person selected may work from home 2 days per week if desired.
Be part of our great mission helping Illinois students on their path to education after high school! Visit us at https://www.isac.org.
For consideration, please complete an application at https://recruiter.isac.org.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time.
The person selected for this position will be required to complete a criminal background check.
ISAC does not discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The Assistant Director of Learning & Development will be responsible for engaging with Agency leadership to develop and implement comprehensive learning strategies, management training, performance evaluation model enhancements, conflict resolution strategies, and overall employee professional development approaches that support individual employee, division and Agency needs. The role is tasked with fostering a culture of continuous learning and development that empowers staff, improves performance, and supports career growth in alignment with Agency goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, has direct experience in developing, implementing, and managing professional development practices for employees in multiple departments and at varied levels of roles and responsibility across organizations and seeks to help cultivate a workplace culture where all staff can grow and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate current internal training and development program offerings across the Agency and manage project to monitor effectiveness and satisfaction
- Assess current performance evaluation structure, recommend improvements, create an agency wide policy and procedure, and develop and deliver training for management that support efforts to identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles and ensure mechanisms are in place to engage employees who need targeted training and development
- Conduct learning and development needs assessments including meeting with the Executive team, division management and staff across the Agency with a deliverable to provide and manage implementation of specific solutions to meet needs of individual divisions.
- Ensure all learning, management training, professional development and leadership programming, is compliant with federal and state regulations, for all Divisions at the Agency and scale current, effective and valuable programming
- Design, curate, coordinate and provide programming resources in various formats such as virtual, in person, e-learning, and workshops including evaluating need for external expertise and engaging those resources as needed
- Research and recommend potential learning management systems to support programming efforts
- Manage project to develop mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and satisfaction with a focus on continuous improvement efforts
- Remain current on best practices in the learning and development field
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of direct, professional experience in learning and development or organizational development
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs related to addressing personnel relations, conflict resolution, and performance management in the workplace for professionals in the public or private sector
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design approaches
- Strong communication, collaboration, presentation, and facilitation skills
Benefits
- ISAC offers an attractive benefits package including health, vision, and life insurance, State Employees’ Retirement System, educational benefits, and more.
- 24 earned vacation days per year.
- 12 paid sick days.
- 13 paid holidays (14 paid holidays when there is a General Election Day)
- Tuition waiver at select public Illinois universities and tuition reimbursements for non-public Illinois universities.
Salary Range: $100,000-110,000
Hybrid Schedule: This position requires working 3 days in our Deerfield office. The person selected may work from home 2 days per week if desired.
Be part of our great mission helping Illinois students on their path to education after high school! Visit us at https://www.isac.org.
For consideration, please complete an application at https://recruiter.isac.org.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time.
The person selected for this position will be required to complete a criminal background check.
ISAC does not discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote learning development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in instructional design, organizational development, education, or a related field
- 3 to 7 years of experience designing and delivering learning programs in a corporate environment
- Proficiency with authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or equivalent platforms
- Experience managing or administering a learning management system such as Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments and align learning solutions to business goals
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or equivalent ATD certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Learning Development Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote learning development manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed location results.
Build a portfolio of async-delivered programs
Remote employers want evidence you can design and run training without in-person support. Document programs you built in tools like Articulate, Storyline, or a learning management system and link to outcomes: completion rates, assessment scores, or stakeholder feedback.
Prove written communication is a core skill
Remote learning development managers coordinate with stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and learners almost entirely in writing. Your application materials, cover letter, and email follow-ups all signal whether you can communicate clearly without face-to-face context.
Signal self-direction in your remote interviews
Distributed teams screen for candidates who manage projects without daily supervision. Come prepared with examples of how you prioritized a learning initiative, resolved a stakeholder conflict asynchronously, or kept a program on schedule while working across time zones.
Remote Learning Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote learning development manager job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed enterprises that run learning programs without a central office, since those employers are built around the async communication and self-direction remote learning development managers need daily. Highlight your ability to design and deliver training independently, manage stakeholders over video and written channels, and use tools like learning management systems, authoring software, and async project platforms. A portfolio of completed programs or measurable outcomes closes the gap faster than credentials alone.
Which companies hire remote learning development managers?
Companies hiring remote learning development managers right now include Wider Circle, Indeed, and The Wonderful Company, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed financial services companies, and large healthcare organizations with dispersed workforces are among the most consistent hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote learning development manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person onboarding. Remote-first startups and mid-size technology companies are more likely to consider candidates without formal titles. Show a portfolio of self-initiated projects, volunteer training programs, or instructional design samples, and demonstrate async communication skills through a polished written application.
Do you need a degree for remote learning development manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated ability to design and manage learning programs alongside or instead of a degree, especially at companies that hire for outcomes rather than credentials. A portfolio showing completed curricula, measurable learner results, and proficiency with authoring and delivery tools can carry more weight than a diploma in many remote hiring decisions.
Which industries hire the most remote learning development managers?
Remote learning development manager roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors hire learning development managers remotely because their workforces are distributed across time zones and need structured, consistent training that can be delivered without a central physical location.
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