Director, Continuing Education and Microlearnings

The budgeted hiring range for this position is $118,000.00-$128,000.00 a year

Position Summary:

The Director, Continuing Education and Microlearnings will lead the strategic facilitation, implementation, and continuous improvement of lifelong learning initiatives, including microcredentials, certificates, and professional development programs. This role is pivotal in bridging instructional design, student engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with the development team to ensure scalable, high-quality learning experiences. 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership

• • • Develop and implement a strategic vision for Continuing Education and Microlearnings that aligns with institutional goals and enhances the educational experience. 
    • Oversee the end-to-end facilitation of continuing education and microcredential programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and student needs.
    • Serve as the primary liaison between development teams to ensure timely and effective program delivery. 
    • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using learner feedback, performance metrics, and industry benchmarks. 
    • Develop and manage the budget for Continuing Education and Microlearnings initiatives, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines. 

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement 

• • • Collaborate with Nightingale Innovations team to lead facilitations of Continuing Education and Microlearnings digital learning products, assessments, platforms, and tools. 
    • Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, industry partners, and accrediting bodies. 
    • Lead cross-functional meetings to align on timelines, deliverables, and quality standards. 
    • Advocate for learner-centric design and accessibility in all program offerings. 

• Innovation & Strategy 

• • Stay abreast of trends in microcredentialing, digital badging, and adult learning to inform strategic direction. 
  • Identify opportunities for new program development based on market demand and workforce needs. 
  • Contribute to partnership development and revenue-generating initiatives. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, Learning Technologies, or related field. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in continuing education, online learning, or workforce development. 
• Proven experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration, especially with technical or development teams. 
• Strong understanding of microcredential frameworks, digital badging, and competency-based education. 
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, learning analytics, and content authoring tools. 
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance in continuing education 
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will pay for travel and lodging accommodations.

Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale College contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated nearly 5,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.