Professional Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,468 per week

Company: AHS Staffing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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Life-Skills Special Education Teacher

Company: The Menta Education Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 21, 2025

Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBS1 (Special Education Teacher) certification or PEL with Secondary Education and a desire to obtain your Special…

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Director of Nursing Operations - Endoscopy

Company: Cook County Health

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,335 per week

Company: Uniti Med

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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Tax Senior - Financial Services Organization - State and Local Tax - Real Estate

Company: EY

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 20, 2025

A CPA certification, or good standing as a member of a state bar. Staying abreast of state & local tax developments and work to develop new and innovative…

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,606 per week

Company: AHS Staffing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,281 per week

Company: Supplemental Health Care

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,735 per week

Company: MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 20, 2025

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Tax Services Manager - FSO - GCR/Insurance EDGE

Company: EY

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 18, 2025

Direct experience in state and local taxation (e.g., state return compliance, state income tax accounting, state apportionment fundamentals).

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Senior Graphic Designer, Things Remembered

Company: PMall

Location: Burr Ridge, IL

Posted Apr 21, 2025

Expert in Design Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools; basic understanding of HTML and CSS;…

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Breast Sonographer - $40-60 per hour

Company: Advocate Aurora Health

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Apr 21, 2025

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Manager, Ontology & Data Modeling

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 22, 2025

Understand and leverage technology and end-state architecture vision in partnership with Technology, Machine Learning, and other Capital One teams to support…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development roles by seniority?
Entry‑level Instructional Designers earn $55,000–$70,000 annually. Mid‑level L&D Managers command $80,000–$110,000. Senior Learning Technologists or Directors of Learning typically receive $120,000–$170,000, with bonuses and equity common in tech firms.
What skills and certifications are essential for a career in Professional Development?
Core skills include ADDIE and SAM frameworks, proficiency in LMS platforms (Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors, Moodle), eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Lectora), data analysis in Excel or Python, and learning analytics dashboards. Certifications such as ATD Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified Instructional Designer/Developer (CIDD), and eLearning Guild credentials give a competitive edge.
Can Professional Development positions be performed remotely?
Yes, many PD roles are hybrid or fully remote. Remote teams rely on tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, LMS cloud services, and Articulate Cloud for content collaboration. Survey data shows 70% of L&D roles offer remote flexibility, especially in tech and consulting firms.
What does a typical career progression look like in Professional Development?
A common path starts as an Instructional Designer, advances to Lead Instructional Designer, then to Learning & Development Manager, followed by Director of Learning, and ultimately VP of Learning & Talent Development. Each step adds strategic responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and broader impact across the organization.
What are current industry trends shaping Professional Development?
Key trends include microlearning and bite‑size modules, gamification to boost engagement, AI‑driven personalized learning paths, immersive VR/AR simulations, competency‑based frameworks, learning experience platforms (LXP) that integrate social learning, and real‑time analytics to measure training ROI.

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