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Director of Learning
Position Location Charlottesville, VA OR Raleigh, NC
Hybrid - Candidates will need to be local to Charlottesville OR Raleigh for team meetings (possibly 1-2 days per week)
People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries.
Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools.
We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients’ environment and needs.
Summary of Position :
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual to serve and lead our learning community. This role provides the opportunity to set the direction for the future of learning programs.
In the coming years we expect learning programs to be revolutionized, a combination of engaging design with modern technology.
In short, you have the opportunity to shape learning programs for our clients by leading a team of people who instruct and support learning programs.
Elder Research created a Learning & Development business unit in 2019 with the acquisition of Statistics.com. This site currently serves approximately 1000 students per year and is growing.
Students include working professional learners and groups from top organizations. In all cases, we promote a high-touch, people-centered learning experience.
Summary of Position Responsibilities :
Our primary clients are large groups and individual long-term learners. We believe a satisfied customer is one who receives an impactful learning program that immediately provides value. This role serves by :
- Creating and enhancing learning programs, courses, and designs
- Directing a team of instructors and course support staff
- Identifying and implementing new technology to enhance learner experience
- Working directly with clients to shape long-term learning programs
- Identifying market needs and creating offers to support business growth
This Role Will :
- Communicate online (email / Slack) with occasional phone interaction
- Report to the VP of Learning & Development
- Work directly with team members distributed globally
Job Specifications / Requirements :
- Course design experience
- Regular interactions with leadership team
- Familiarity with modern educational technology
- Ability to lead teams and build trust
- Willing to set ambitious goals for the future of learning programs within the context of the company mission
- Comfortable leading change
Desired Skills :
- Data science and analytics
- Canvas LMS
- Generative AI for course design and delivery
- Online learning program design
- Corporate engagement leadership
- Business development / marketing
About Elder Research, Inc
Elder Research is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.
Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity.
We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities.
Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a Tech Talk and each office location provides lunch.
Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.
Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.
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