Learning and Development Manager

As the Learning & Development Manager, you'll shape the future of AoPS Academy by creating and executing transformative training programs that empower our educators and staff. This key leadership role combines strategic planning, educational expertise, and innovative thinking to build capabilities that drive organizational excellence.

The Learning and Development Manager will:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for learning and development that aligns with Academy goals by assessing current competencies, identifying gaps, and forecasting future training needs
• Conduct thorough assessments to identify training and development needs of campuses through observations, interviews, and surveys
• Design and execute both quick-win and long-term training programs for campus staff, ensuring alignment with business goals, curriculum philosophy, and campus needs while optimizing resource allocation
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships to ensure initiatives meet both campus community and HQ needs, tailoring training programs accordingly
• Continuous assessment and improvement of learning programs based on feedback and performance data by using various assessment tools to measure learning outcomes and adjusting programs as needed
• Strategically manage and optimize HQ L&D budget and collaborate with Campus Directors in the management of their budgets to maximize training impact and ROI
• Stay current with education and L&D trends to improve training programming
• Leverage modern learning technologies and platforms to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of training programs
• Completes other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned

The ideal candidate has:

• Intimate knowledge of AoPS Academy roles and training needs
• Proven experience in designing and delivering professional development initiatives for educators and ability to effectively teach/train adult learners
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related field
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, educational technologies, and adult learning theories
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong data analysis and decision-making abilities
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to inspire educators and resolve conflicts
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility to travel to different campuses as needed

Travel: Regular travel to Academy campuses required

The full salary range for this position is $100-130k with a 6% year-end bonus. 

• Culture: Work and collaborate with an organization filled with builders and life-long learners who strive to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation
• Flexibility: Casual work environment with a hybrid work week and flexible scheduling
• Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans   
• Future Planning: 401K with company match
• Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership that gives you the work-life balance you deserve
• Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus (if currently located outside of San Diego)

Background Check: 

Please note that employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Work Authorization:

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B. 

About AoPS:

Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation. Since 2003, we have trained hundreds of thousands of the country’s top students, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, through the years we have expanded our unique problem solving curriculum into more subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.