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Online Learning Specialist

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
locationArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/8/2026
Full Time
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology


Position Title: Online Learning Specialist

Location: Remote - United States


Description: Description

ONLINE LEARNING SPECIALIST

Please note: This is a full remote opportunity


The Online Learning Specialist I is responsible for the execution and delivery of APIC’s online education portfolio, with primary focus on webinar operations, LMS course setup, and virtual learning environments. This position is technology-forward, requiring a strong interest and aptitude in learning management systems (LMS), virtual platforms, and course authoring tools.


The ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, along with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities is essential. The Online Learning Specialist I must be able to work under pressure at times to manage a wide variety of activities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.


This position supports the goals and mission of APIC and has visibility and significant interaction with members.


Description


ONLINE LEARNING SPECIALIST

Please note: This is a full remote opportunity


The Online Learning Specialist I is responsible for the execution and delivery of APIC’s online education portfolio, with primary focus on webinar operations, LMS course setup, and virtual learning environments. This position is technology-forward, requiring a strong interest and aptitude in learning management systems (LMS), virtual platforms, and course authoring tools.


The ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, along with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities is essential. The Online Learning Specialist I must be able to work under pressure at times to manage a wide variety of activities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.


This position supports the goals and mission of APIC and has visibility and significant interaction with members.


ONLINE LEARNING SPECIALIST

Please note: This is a full remote opportunity


The Online Learning Specialist I is responsible for the execution and delivery of APIC’s online education portfolio, with primary focus on webinar operations, LMS course setup, and virtual learning environments. This position is technology-forward, requiring a strong interest and aptitude in learning management systems (LMS), virtual platforms, and course authoring tools.


The ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, along with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities is essential. The Online Learning Specialist I must be able to work under pressure at times to manage a wide variety of activities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.


This position supports the goals and mission of APIC and has visibility and significant interaction with members.



Requirements: Requirements

Education/Experience:

  • • Associates Degree or equivalent number of years experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in administrative support, education programs, or online learning support
  • 1-3 years of experience with LMS platforms, virtual meeting tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), or virtual event platforms
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and oral communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with a variety of work styles



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Strong technical aptitude and interest in learning new systems and tools
  • Experience with LMS platforms and/or course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360) preferred
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
  • Self-management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; takes initiative, monitors progress, and is motivated to achieve; manages time effectively and successfully balances multiple and competing priorities
  • Results-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
  • Customer service oriented with a commitment to quality service and responsiveness
  • Oral communication: Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with individuals at all levels, including board members and member volunteers
  • Written communication: Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing
  • Confidentiality: Ability to work with and maintain confidential data and information
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Requirements


Education/Experience:

  • • Associates Degree or equivalent number of years experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in administrative support, education programs, or online learning support
  • 1-3 years of experience with LMS platforms, virtual meeting tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), or virtual event platforms
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and oral communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with a variety of work styles



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Strong technical aptitude and interest in learning new systems and tools
  • Experience with LMS platforms and/or course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360) preferred
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
  • Self-management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; takes initiative, monitors progress, and is motivated to achieve; manages time effectively and successfully balances multiple and competing priorities
  • Results-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
  • Customer service oriented with a commitment to quality service and responsiveness
  • Oral communication: Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with individuals at all levels, including board members and member volunteers
  • Written communication: Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing
  • Confidentiality: Ability to work with and maintain confidential data and information
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Education/Experience:

  • • Associates Degree or equivalent number of years experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in administrative support, education programs, or online learning support
  • 1-3 years of experience with LMS platforms, virtual meeting tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams), or virtual event platforms
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and oral communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with a variety of work styles



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Strong technical aptitude and interest in learning new systems and tools
  • Experience with LMS platforms and/or course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360) preferred
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
  • Self-management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals; takes initiative, monitors progress, and is motivated to achieve; manages time effectively and successfully balances multiple and competing priorities
  • Results-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
  • Customer service oriented with a commitment to quality service and responsiveness
  • Oral communication: Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely with individuals at all levels, including board members and member volunteers
  • Written communication: Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing
  • Confidentiality: Ability to work with and maintain confidential data and information
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team


Summary:

Webinar and Virtual Learning Support (45%)

  • Support the full lifecycle of APIC webinars and virtual programs, including scheduling, setup, and live event support
  • Assist with webinar production in Zoom and other virtual platforms (chat, Q&A, polls, troubleshooting)
  • Coordinate speaker logistics and support faculty with technical preparation as needed
  • Manage webinar setup in the LMS, including registration details, course components, evaluations, and certificates
  • Upload and maintain on-demand webinar content in the LMS catalog
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency across webinar listings, materials, and communications

LMS & eLearning Operations (25%)

  • Assist with course setup and maintenance for eLearning programs in the LMS
  • Update and maintain course components including evaluations, certificates, and learner access
  • Support updates to existing courses and content using course authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360)
  • Maintain organized documentation for LMS processes and workflows
  • Perform quality checks to ensure content accuracy and functionality

Customer Support and Technical Assistance (20%)

  • Provide frontline support for learners across webinars, eLearning courses, and virtual programs
  • Respond to customer inquiries related to access, registration, and technical issues
  • Troubleshoot LMS, Zoom, and platform-related issues
  • Support internal teams with system-related questions and user support
  • Identify recurring issues and contribute to improving support documentation and processes

General Division Support (5%)

  • Assist with updates to online learning pages on APIC’s website
  • Ensure webinar and course information is accurate and up to date across platforms
  • Support basic reporting and tracking for online learning activities



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