Learning Programs Specialist

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert’s Talent Optimization team seeks a Learning Programs Specialist to craft engaging learning experiences that drive employee growth and business success. You’ll partner with leaders and SMEs to design, deliver, and continuously improve programs, leveraging instructional design, project management, and learning tech to enhance development.

You will influence the employee learning journey while ensuring standards and best practices, collaborating across formats and platforms to create

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, HR, Learning & Development or related field.
• Experience designing and coordinating learning programs or instructional content.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience applying ADDIE or similar instructional design models.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience using learning management systems and learning technologies.
• Ability to analyze learning outcomes and make improvement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs and align training solutions with organizational goals.
• Design, develop, and manage course project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate training sessions with instructors, stakeholders, and teams.
• Create and maintain learning assets across classroom, digital, video, audio formats.
• Administer and update LMS and learning technologies for accurate reporting.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
• Promote learning opportunities to drive participation and development.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Adult learning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

Cherry Bekaert's Talent Optimization team is looking for a Learning Programs Specialist who is passionate about creating impactful learning experiences that drive employee growth and business success. In this highly collaborative role, you'll work alongside business leaders, subject matter experts, instructors, and learning professionals to design, deliver, and continuously improve engaging learning programs that help our people thrive. This role offers the opportunity to influence the employee learning journey while leveraging instructional design, project management, and learning technology expertise to create meaningful development experiences.

As a Learning Programs Specialist, You Will

• Partner with subject matter experts and business leaders to identify learning needs, define measurable learning objectives, and align training solutions with organizational goals.
• Design, develop, and manage comprehensive course project plans, timelines, and schedules to ensure successful learning program delivery.
• Serve as the central point of contact for scheduled training sessions, coordinating with instructors, stakeholders, and project teams to deliver an exceptional learner experience.
• Create and maintain engaging learning assets and course materials across multiple formats, including classroom, digital, video, audio, and other multimedia experiences.
• Manage and maintain organized course documentation, content repositories, and learning program assets to support ongoing program success.
• Administer and update learning management systems and learning technologies to ensure a seamless learner experience and accurate reporting.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through participant feedback, engagement data, and learning transfer metrics, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Communicate, market, and promote learning opportunities across the organization to drive participation and employee development.
• Champion learning excellence by ensuring programs meet established design standards and reflect best practices in adult learning and instructional design.

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or a related field.
• Experience designing, developing, and coordinating learning programs, training initiatives, or instructional content.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience applying structured learning development frameworks, including ADDIE or similar instructional design models.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience using learning management systems and learning technologies.
• Ability to analyze learning outcomes, interpret engagement data, and make recommendations that improve program effectiveness.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating multimedia learning content, including video, audio, virtual instructor-led training, or eLearning materials.
• Familiarity with LCvista or comparable learning management platforms.
• Experience measuring learning transfer, employee engagement, and learning program impact.
• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to deliver engaging classroom or virtual training experiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment

What You Can Expect From Us

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information

• annual bonus, medical, dental, vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range

$65,700 - $96,500

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

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