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CDI is looking for a Communications & Content Manager to serve as the production engine behind the organization’s communications and thought leadership. The Communications & Content Manager’s primary responsibility will be to translate CDI’s research and point of view into a steady stream of high-quality, on-message content that grows the organization’s audience and strengthens its reputation as a leading national voice on constructive dialogue in higher education.

The ideal candidate brings experience in communications, content production, and editorial management, along with the versatility and judgment to produce strong work across a range of formats. They will be responsible for managing CDI’s editorial calendar; producing its newsletter, blog, and social content; extending the reach of its research through related thought-leadership pieces; and developing materials that support partnership growth. This role requires an exceptional writer and editor who works quickly without sacrificing quality, collaborates effectively with subject-matter experts and cross-functional colleagues, and enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content.

This role will work closely with the Vice President of Strategic Communications and colleagues across CDI to coordinate content production, support media relations, and maintain the systems and standards that underpin the organization’s communications. They will also partner closely with the Demand Generation lead to ensure CDI’s content builds an engaged audience and contributes to a strong pipeline of prospective partners.

Instructional Design Specialist

CDI is looking for an Instructional Design Specialist to help keep its growing catalog of learning experiences accurate, accessible, and current. The specialist’s primary responsibility will be to manage content maintenance and version control for Perspectives, CDI’s online learning program, and its established live programs.

The ideal candidate brings experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or educational technology, along with strong writing skills and exceptional attention to detail. They will coordinate content revisions, keep facilitator guides and participant materials aligned, and maintain clear documentation of program updates. This role requires someone who enjoys applying learning science, building reliable systems, and making complex ideas clear and accessible.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Education, the specialist will work closely with the Education and Live Programs teams to turn feedback from facilitators, partners, and learners into practical improvements. They will also partner with the Product team to test online content before release and support senior curriculum designers on projects for campus partners, with opportunities to take on greater design responsibility over time.

CDI is looking for a Program Manager, Live Programs, to lead the delivery of its most complex partner engagements. This person will own assigned engagements from planning through evaluation, helping CDI deliver high-quality training and educational programs as its work with colleges and universities grows.

The ideal candidate brings experience in program management in education or learning and development. They are confident leading partner relationships, coordinating work across teams, and managing engagements with multiple sessions and stakeholders. They combine strong operational judgment with an interest in what program data can tell us about participant experiences and outcomes.

This full-time, remote role reports to the Director of Live Programs. The Program Manager will work closely with CDI Educators and colleagues across Partnerships, Education, Implementation, Culture Change, and Research. They will also improve delivery systems and help shape how Live Programs evaluates its work and uses what it learns.