Title:   Learning Design Specialist                              
                 Department:  Programming and Training
        Supervisor’s Title:  Instructional Design Manager
            Position Status:  Full-time, exempt
        Position Location:  Carmel, Indiana (preferred)
Annual Compensation: Starting at $42,000  

Position Summary: Responsible for designing and maintaining officer training and development materials that support member success. This role collaborates with staff and volunteers to create engaging, data-informed educational content for both in-person and online delivery.

Qualifications:     

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with in-person and online instructional design, curriculum development, small and large group facilitation and presentation
• Ability to create learner-centered, engaging content for multiple delivery methods
• Experience with assessment techniques and strategies, and how to employ those on large and small scales
• Experience with membership organizations

Responsibilities:

• Work with staff and volunteers to develop and implement the Sorority’s educational resources, programming, training and other materials as identified
• Review and update member development programs and resources within Sigma Kappa’s online learning management system
  • Write and update content with subject matter experts
  • Identify gaps in collegiate programming and solutions to fill those gaps
  • Use current assessment techniques and content usage analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of Sorority programming 
• Work with staff teams to identify training and education needs for collegiate chapter officers
• Execute annual collegiate officer education and training
• Provide support to the Live with Heart Facilitator team
• Support and collaborate with programming specific volunteers

Expectations:

• Consistently demonstrate through words, actions and interactions, alignment with the Sorority’s values and strategic direction, and commitment to diversity, equity access and inclusion, focusing on the success of the Sorority.
• Promote the ongoing development of a service rapport with chapters, local and national volunteers and all members of the Sorority.
• Represent Sigma Kappa within related professional organizations as approved by the executive director.
• Assist with preparations for national meetings as assigned, and travel to meetings to provide on-site staff support.
• Demonstrate a positive, problem-solving mindset and a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Maintain positive public relations within the Sorority, among all Sorority entities, in contact with other membership groups, university officials, vendors, and others.
• Maintain and develop materials and procedure notebooks as appropriate to the position.
• Perform other duties as may be prescribed by the executive director, senior director of programming strategy, director of programming and training, instructional design manager or eLearning manager of Sigma Kappa Sorority.

Employee Benefits:

• Salary: Starting at $42,000 per year, with an overall compensation value of around $47,000 including benefits and paid time off.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive plans covering medical, dental, and vision; employee-paid options for family members.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage for financial protection.
• Retirement Savings: Participation in Sigma Kappa’s SIMPLE IRA plan, with Sorority contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services for personal and professional challenges.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Remote work with scheduled office visits in Carmel, IN.
• Professional Development: Access to training, workshops and continuing education.

Working Conditions:

• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET (some flexibility available).
• Occasional evening and weekend work required.
• Less than 10% of travel expected, including travel to national events.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with regular face-to-face or virtual communication.

Technical/Computer Skills: 

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office 365 software programs as necessary
• Ability and willingness to use other job-related technology tools

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand under 1/3 of the time
• Ability to walk under 1/3 of the time
• Ability to sit over 2/3 of the time
• Ability to talk or hear from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. under 1/3 of the time 

Sigma Kappa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.