Lead, Virtual Course Development & Global Learning

American Councils for International Education; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

American Councils for International Education seeks a Senior Program Officer – Virtual Course Development to lead design, coordination, and implementation of curriculum and online learning for the Stevens Digital Leaders Program. This U.S.

State Department-funded initiative connects participants in the United States and the MENA region and advances leadership development, cross-cultural exchange, and digital skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, international education, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in curriculum development or online learning.
• Experience developing online, hybrid, or virtual learning programs.
• Experience with back-end management of learning management platforms, Zoom and Canvas strongly preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex workflows.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• High cultural sensitivity to interact effectively with diverse participants and partners.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, coordination, and implementation of virtual exchange course content and learning materials.
• Coordinate with facilitators and partners to ensure high-quality curriculum delivery.
• Oversee course timelines, deliverables, and production schedules for multiple program activities.
• Support participant applications, orientation, and on-program assistance.
• Integrate leadership development, intercultural learning, and workforce readiness into curricula.
• Review course materials for alignment with objectives, accessibility, and donor requirements.
• Onboard and coordinate facilitators, including training and ongoing support.
• Monitor participant feedback and evaluation data to identify improvements.
• Track attendance and completion records; report progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with communications and alumni teams to disseminate resources.
• Support Canvas integration and technology access for participants and facilitators.
• Coordinate alumni mentoring program and draft related documentation.
• Provide updates on progress, challenges, and recommendations to managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum design

Program management

Cross-cultural communication

Instructional design

Virtual training

Writing/editing

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education / Instructional Design / International Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Canvas

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

American Councils for International Education seeks a Senior Program Officer – Virtual Course Development to lead design, coordination, and implementation of curriculum and online learning for the Stevens Digital Leaders Program. This U.S.

State Department-funded initiative connects participants in the United States and the MENA region and advances leadership development, cross-cultural exchange, and digital skills.