Director, Education

ALM First

Director responsible for strategic oversight and development of education portfolio for ALM First. Leading virtual education programs and collaborating with internal teams for client value and market differentiation.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategy, structure, and ongoing evolution of the organization’s education portfolio, including a multi‑year roadmap aligned to business objectives and the client experience.
Oversee content development for all educational programs—live, hybrid, and virtual—ensuring instructional quality, consistency, and alignment with defined learning outcomes.
Guide and review educational content created by internal subject matter experts in close collaboration with the design team.
Lead the planning, development, launch, and continuous improvement of virtual education programs, including certification series and structured learning pathways.
Oversee technology and systems supporting virtual education delivery, including learning management systems (LMS), ensuring scalability, reliability, and effective reporting.
Maintain accreditations for virtual and applicable live programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory, industry, and organizational standards.
In partnership with the Managing Director, Client Experience, help oversee revenue, pricing strategy, and profitability for education programs.
Establish standards and best practices for faculty, presenters, and SMEs to enhance instructional effectiveness and learner engagement.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate learner outcomes, engagement, satisfaction, and financial performance; use insights to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Events, Technology, and Client Experience teams to integrate education into the broader client journey.
Position education offerings as a source of thought leadership, market differentiation, and personalized client value through segmented and tailored learning pathways.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five (5)+ years of progressive experience in education program development, instructional design, professional learning, or related fields, preferably in a B2B or professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience leading virtual education programs, certification offerings, or structured learning portfolios.
Experience managing learning management systems (LMS) and education technology platforms.
Experience maintaining continuing education or professional accreditation programs preferred.
Regulated financial services industry experience is a plus.
Commitment to staying current on adult learning best practices, education technology trends, and industry standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

education program developmentinstructional designprofessional learningvirtual education programscertification offeringslearning management systems (LMS)education technology platformskey performance indicators (KPIs)adult learning best practicescompliance standards

Soft Skills

strategic planningcollaborationleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillscontinuous improvementclient experience focusinstructional effectivenesslearner engagementthought leadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EducationBachelor’s degree in Instructional DesignBachelor’s degree in Learning & DevelopmentBachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administrationcontinuing education accreditationprofessional accreditation programs