Professional Development Opportunities Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Project Manager - Multifamily Projects

Company: Michael Page

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Ability to hire, train, develop and manage a team of Project Managers by providing intentional and proactive leadership. Travel to job site 1-2 days a week.

Overnight Unarmed Hotel Security Officer (PT) Site #34

Company: Stark Security Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Ensure that guests sign in upon arrival and exit. Make guests aware of rules that must be adhered to. Occasional - reaching, stooping, climbing, balancing,…

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: The Marmon Group LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

You will act as a technical leader and project driver across multiple business units, leveraging your CI expertise to identify improvement opportunities,…

Remote Teacher

Company: Tutor Me Education

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Previous tutoring/teaching experience highly preferred. Ability to make learning fun and interactive, with the focus of the tutoring often determined by student…

Principal, Innovation & Automation

Company: Options Clearing Corporation

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Define and implement infrastructure design standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps that align with enterprise strategies. Master’s degree is a plus.

Extrusion Process Technician-Nights

Company: Pactiv Evergreen

Location: Bedford Park, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Two or four year technical degree or certification. Good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and applications. 3-day weekend every other week.

Retail Media Strategy Lead

Company: Kimberly-Clark

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Responsible for paid search (and associated optimizations) across retailers by brand, leveraging analytic tools to maximize Retail Search performance across…

Special Education Teacher- Therapeutic Day School Autism

Company: Soaring Eagle Academy

Location: Lombard, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Supervision/mentoring by a DIR® Trainer with extensive experience in autism, curriculum development/implementation, developmental language model and DIR®…

Manager Employee Communications

Company: CME Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Developing and executing communications strategies to support corporate strategy and assist business division heads in driving alignment and achieving results.

Housekeeping/Custodial (Commercial and Residential Properties)

Company: Clean Rite Cleaning Services of Chicago Corp.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of car insurance. The ideal candidate should have relevant cleaning experience, uphold high…

Solutions Architect, ENT US Travel & Hospitality

Company: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

As a part of the role, you will provide exceptional technical design guidance and thought leadership. 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in…

RN Case Manager -Hospice

Company: Hospice Acquisition Company, LLC

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Posted Aug 19, 2025

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Current unencumbered registered nurse in the state of practice or in accordance with the Board…

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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