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09/14/2026
Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo
Job Type:RegularNo
Institution Name: Criminal Justice Institute

The Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) is a campus of theUniversity of Arkansas Systemthat serves a unique population of non-traditional students-certified law enforcement professionals who are actively employed within our State's police departments and sheriff's offices. The Institute is committed to making communities safer by supporting law enforcement professionals through training, education, resources and collaborative partnerships. Utilizing both classroom-based instruction and practical, hands-on application, CJI provides an educational experience designed to enhance the performance and professionalism of law enforcement in progressive areas of criminal justice, including law enforcement leadership and management, crime scene investigation, computer applications, traffic safety, illicit drug investigations and school safety. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process or have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-570-8021.

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Department:Administrative Serviceswww.cji.edu
Summary of Job Duties:The Online Learning Program Manager leads the design, development, modernization, and continuous improvement of CJI's online, blended, and technology-enhanced education and training programs. The position serves as a lead instructional designer while managing programs and projects, supervising assigned staff, modernizing digital content, and evaluating emerging learning technologies. The position is expected to identify opportunities to improve instructional effectiveness, streamline processes, modernize technology, strengthen accessibility, and responsibly incorporate artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
The position collaborates closely with the Associate Director, subject matter experts, CJI staff, University/System resources, technology personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders. This position is governed by CJI and the University of Arkansas policy and procedures and state and federal law.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position is not eligible for remote work and requires on-site attendance at the Criminal Justice Institute office in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, Education, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, curriculum development, digital learning, educational technology, training development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to develop online, blended, or classroom-based learning.
• Demonstrated experience converting traditional curriculum into engaging, interactive, and accessible online learning.
• Demonstrated proficiency with an e-learning authoring tool such as Articulate Storyline and/or Rise and experience with an enterprise LMS such as Anthology Blackboard Learn or comparable platform.
• Experience developing learning objectives, instructional strategies, assessments, storyboards, scripts, multimedia, and digital learning materials.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, programs, and teams, including establishing priorities, coordinating resources, managing timelines and deliverables, resolving issues, and providing leadership and direction to achieve organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of emerging learning technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, multimedia, analytics, and other technology-enabled learning solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and coaching employees, including assigning work, providing ongoing feedback, developing employee capabilities, addressing performance and professional development needs, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or related field.
• Seven or more years of relevant instructional design or digital learning experience.
• Experience leading curriculum modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience applying generative AI or automation to instructional design and content development.
• Experience with learning analytics, multimedia production, interactive learning, or emerging learning technologies.
• Experience with LMS implementation, upgrades, integrations, or technology evaluation.
• Project management or process-improvement certification.
• Five or more years of experience leading, supervising, or managing people.

Additional Information:

Core Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Advanced instructional design and adult learning expertise.
• Strong digital learning and e-learning development skills.
• Ability to modernize curriculum and lead content renewal.
• Ability to evaluate and implement emerging learning technologies.
• Practical understanding of AI and automation.
• Strongprogram, project, andteam leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Strong accessibility and quality-assurance knowledge.
• Ability to lead change and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands, and align programs and projects with organizational objectives.

Position Expectations

This position is intended for an experienced instructional designerand learning professional who can also provide strong leadership of programs, projects, people, technology modernization, and innovation.The successful candidate should be capable of evaluating CJI's current learning environment, identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading the organization toward more effective, efficient, accessible, and technologically advanced education and training.

The position requires demonstrated leadership capability, including experience supervising and coaching staff, developing employee performance and capabilities, managing complex projects, and competing priorities, and building collaborative teams. The successful candidate is expected to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, lead change, and effectively translate organizational priorities into measurable program and project outcomes.

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:For the professional references, please also provide a phone number. Also, one of the references must be from a current or former supervisor.Amber Jackson | Human Resources Program Manager | aljackson@cji.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The Criminal Justice Institute is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check is required. Required checks are identified in the position listing. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:Driving, Lifting
Benefits Eligible:Yes