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Senior Learning Manager
Cengage Group. Share information, assess, plan, design, and review higher education materials .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in learning design and curriculum development, with a strong focus on accessibility, equity, and inclusivity in educational content. Proficient in collaborating with diverse stakeholders and applying learning science principles to enhance digital learning experiences.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Learning Science ExpertiseCurriculum DevelopmentDigital Learning MethodologiesStrong Communication SkillsProject Management
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Hard Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentLearning ScienceDigital Learning MethodologiesContent DesignAuthoring Talent DevelopmentApplied AIInclusive Content DesignEducational TechnologyInstructional DesignContent Review
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingPersuasionInfluenceGrowth Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeFile-Sharing ToolsDigital Content PlatformsLearning Management SystemsContent Creation Tools
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationEdTechCareer ReadinessDiverse AudiencesTeaching Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Share information, assess, plan, design, and review higher education materials
- Support new authors to align content and learning experiences with customer needs and Cengage’s strategic vision
- Inform and/or update author content and pedagogy using learning theory, currency, and career readiness perspectives
- Serve as the student journey and discipline-level learning design expert
- Collaborate with editorial, product, business strategy, marketing, authoring, content creation, and production colleagues
- Review content and update plans against editorial strategy, quality learning standards, research-based insights, and established protocols
- Design digital content to fill gaps and improve learning based on platform functionality, user experience, satisfaction, and content usage statistics
- Advocate for accessibility, equity, and inclusivity improvements in content and authoring
- Collaborate with authors, subject matter experts, industry partners, and team members throughout curriculum development
- Establish and maintain field tools and guidelines for content creation
- Support freelance and vendor content creators to ensure quality and timely delivery
- Develop new authoring talent and understanding of digital products and authoring tools
- Apply emerging learning trends and discipline-specific guidelines to innovate and improve learning designs
- Stay current with EdTech, subject-area trends, competitive developments, learning science research, and content design standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3–5 years of full-time work experience, preferably with experience in a corporate environment
- Knowledge of student and instructor needs, learning science, and curriculum development
- Experience with learning science and digital learning methodologies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including audience-centric analysis, persuasion, influence, and documentation
- Ability to collaborate with peers in problem-solving, making trade-offs, and building rapport
- Ability to develop authoring talent/content creators
- Ability to handle complex, long-range projects with multiple partners in a dynamic remote-work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and file-sharing tools
- Experience with applied AI
- Proven dedication to continuous professional improvement, learning, and a growth mindset
- Educational or professional background in instructional design, learning design, or related field preferred
- Experience designing inclusive content for diverse audiences preferred
- Teaching experience in higher education or career/technical education settings preferred
- Experience in career program course areas such as Medical Assisting, HVAC, Automotive, or Medical Coding preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary incentive bonus program
- 10% annual individual target bonus
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities