Associate Director - OPEN Learner Engagement

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director - OPEN Learner Engagement based in United States.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape global online education initiatives that expand professional learning opportunities for English language educators and learners worldwide. You will oversee learner engagement strategies, digital platforms, community-building efforts, and operational systems that support impactful international programs. Working across content, technology, partnerships, and program teams, you will help create scalable learning experiences that strengthen education systems and workforce development. The role combines strategic planning, team leadership, program management, and stakeholder collaboration in a mission-driven environment. You will influence program growth, improve learner experiences, and support innovative approaches to online professional development. This is an opportunity for an experienced education and international development leader to drive meaningful outcomes across global learning communities.

Accountabilities:: The Associate Director - OPEN Learner Engagement will provide strategic and operational leadership for learner engagement activities, ensuring effective program delivery, strong partner relationships, and alignment with organizational and donor requirements.

Lead and manage learner engagement functions, including participant support, enrollment management, alumni community platforms, social media engagement, content strategies, and digital systems.

Develop and implement strategies that support sustainable growth, learner participation, and long-term community engagement.

Ensure program activities comply with donor regulations, organizational policies, reporting requirements, and quality standards.

Partner with program leadership and cross-functional teams to establish effective processes for budgeting, risk management, knowledge sharing, and operational efficiency.

Mentor and support team members through coaching, professional development opportunities, and collaborative learning practices.

Serve as a key contributor to program planning, business development activities, and new funding opportunities.

Analyze program data, document lessons learned, and share insights to improve future initiatives and reporting.

Manage relationships with universities, nonprofit organizations, vendors, consultants, and other external partners.

Support proposal development, donor engagement, and strategic initiatives related to online learning and professional development programs.

Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across remote teams.

Provide leadership support for complex program challenges, operational decisions, and emerging priorities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in international education, online learning programs, and team leadership, with the ability to manage complex initiatives across global and multicultural environments.

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Education, Communications, International Development, Knowledge Management, Human Development, TESOL, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

10+ years of relevant experience managing projects, programs, or online education initiatives, including at least 3 years of direct people management experience.

Experience working within a nonprofit, international development, or donor-funded environment.

Proven experience managing remote teams and collaborating across geographically distributed organizations.

Strong understanding of online learning platforms, learner engagement systems, communities of practice, digital content delivery tools, and social media platforms.

Experience developing engagement strategies that grow online communities and professional learning networks.

Knowledge of donor requirements, reporting processes, contracting practices, and program compliance standards.

Experience managing partnerships with vendors, consultants, universities, subawardees, or other external organizations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent programs to partners, funders, and professional audiences.

Ability to navigate cultural differences and work effectively in international environments.

Experience with project management tools such as Monday.com or Jira preferred.

Familiarity with learning management systems, digital badging, open content licensing, and basic HTML is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary range of approximately $110,000 - $130,000 USD, depending on experience, education, location, and other factors.

Employer contribution of 7% of monthly base pay to a retirement pension plan.

18 days of paid vacation annually for full-time employees.

12 paid sick days per year.

11 paid holidays annually.

Professional development opportunities and career growth support.

Flexible remote work environment.

Opportunity to contribute to globally impactful education and workforce development initiatives.

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