Professional Development Opportunities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Software Engineer - Platform (Hybrid)

Company: Enova International

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Expertise with building software features, enterprise architecture, and API integration to facilitate first in class software.

AI and Data Engineer

Company: Sentinel Technologies, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

The AI and Data Engineer will design and build scalable data pipelines, develop AI-powered applications and services (primarily in Python), and contribute to…

Janitorial

Company: HELPING HANDS CLEANING SERVICE

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas. Monitor and report any necessary repairs or replacements. Proficiency in English is required.

Retail Security Officers $18.50/Hr

Company: Per Mar Security Services

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

The selected individual will patrol and secure assigned premises as well as identify risks to staff and patrons.

Business Data Analyst

Company: UTLX Full Service

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Data analytics: 3 years (Required).

Accountant, Real Estate and Workplace Services

Company: Google

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

The gRRR (Google REWS, Reporting & RCS) team helps to develop and support new processes and business relationships with a variety of cross-functional…

Maintenance

Company: Chicago Commons Association

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Remove trash daily from classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, kitchen, restrooms, indoor play areas, and outdoor playgrounds.

Supervisor, Environmental Services

Company: Loyola University Health System

Location: Maywood, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification). Demonstrates knowledge operating mechanical floor cleaners such as vacuums, scrubbers, and burnishers.

REGISTERED NURSES (RN) Evening shift

Company: Austin Oasis

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Current, unencumbered state license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Will direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current…

Software Test Engineer

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 20, 2025

Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Full stack SDET QA (Front end, API & Non- Functional testing); (2) Test automation…

Product Specialist

Company: Manufacturer Company

Location: Bensenville, IL

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Check incoming orders for accuracy, answering phones, inputting customer data, processing orders, record keeping, email maintenance and other office duties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development roles at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level Learning Specialists earn $50k–$70k, mid‑level L&D Managers command $80k–$110k, and senior L&D Directors receive $120k–$160k. Executive roles such as VP of Learning can exceed $200k, especially in large tech firms.
What skills and certifications are most valued in PD positions?
Key skills include proficiency with LMS platforms like Cornerstone, SAP Litmos, or Moodle; instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM); microlearning authoring in Articulate 360 or Captivate; data‑analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI); and video production. Certifications such as ATD Associate, CPLP, CILIP, or Microsoft Certified: Learning Designer boost marketability.
Are Professional Development jobs available for remote work?
Yes. Instructional Designers, Learning Technologists, and Training Specialists frequently work remotely or in hybrid models. Corporate Trainers and Learning & Development Managers may require occasional on‑site presence for workshops or pilot programs.
What career progression paths exist within PD roles?
Typical advancement moves from Training Coordinator to Instructional Designer, then to L&D Manager, followed by Director of Learning, and finally VP of Learning or Chief Learning Officer. Each step adds responsibility for strategy, analytics, and budget oversight.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Professional Development?
AI‑driven adaptive learning, microlearning on mobile, learning analytics dashboards, gamification, and skill‑marketplace platforms are elevating PD. Companies are also prioritizing continuous learning cultures to close skill gaps in data science, cybersecurity, and cloud management.

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