Manager, Learning Programs

American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

. Manage development and day-to-day maintenance of the ADEA Micro-credential Program .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Learning Management Systems (LMS) management, project management, and the development of educational programs. Proficient in marketing outreach and event coordination, with strong organizational and communication skills.

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Learning Management Systems (LMS) ManagementProject ManagementWebinar/Meeting Software (Zoom/Teams)Microsoft Office SuiteQualtrics

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentContent DevelopmentData AnalyticsEvent ProductionTechnical Support

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ELearn Digital Badging SystemLMS Website ManagementWebinar SoftwareAnalytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Micro-Credential ProgramAcademic EnvironmentNon-Profit EnvironmentVendor ManagementStandard Operating Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage development and day-to-day maintenance of the ADEA Micro-credential Program
Oversee micro-credential review cycles and coordinate the Micro-credential Review Committee
Collaborate on development of new micro-credentials
Track submissions through the LMS and use analytics to expand the program
Manage marketing efforts and evaluate program performance and user satisfaction
Manage ADEA’s eLearn digital badging system, including updates, issuing badges, troubleshooting, and customer service
Manage technical and logistical aspects of live and on-demand eLearn webinars
Assist with speaker identification, recruitment, correspondence, scheduling, agreements, content development, and technical support
Build and manage event registrations in the LMS
Moderate and produce live events, including audience interaction and technical troubleshooting
Manage webinar post-production, on-demand course setup, reports, CE credit processing, and customer support
Oversee daily operation and management of ADEA’s LMS, including content updates, configuration, course creation, troubleshooting, user accounts, and platform enhancements
Develop and manage virtual and hybrid course content and learning assets
Provide technical orientation and user support to course facilitators and monitor learner satisfaction
Develop marketing outreach for Office of Learning initiatives
Maintain vendor and consultant contracts and process vendor payments
Develop and update standard operating procedures for eLearn activities
Support the Council of Faculties staff liaison with monthly meetings and annual programming
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional education and experience required
Minimum of five years of relevant experience, including project and learning programs management
Prior experience in an academic, association or non-profit environment strongly preferred
Expertise with Microsoft Office, PDF, Qualtrics, and webinar/meeting software such as Zoom/Teams
Ability to learn new technologies as needed
Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and LMS website management
Understanding of learning theory and ability to apply it to learning program development helpful
Excellent judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and professional discretion
Attention to detail, deadline orientation and flexibility
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a diverse team environment
Ability to travel to member meetings, including some weekends, as needed
Ability to work some evenings to support webinars and virtual activities, as needed
Must be able to work onsite at ADEA’s Washington, D.C. office Monday through Thursday; remote work permitted on Fridays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, vision, dental and life insurance
Wellness benefits
35-hour work week
Generous paid leave
403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution
Collaborative team environment
Purposeful mission