Learning and Development Specialist

THE ROLE: Learning and Development Specialist

American Student Assistance (ASA) is national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences.

ASA fulfills its mission through free digital-first direct experiences philanthropy advocacy thought leadership groundbreaking research and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities as early as middle school and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with ones passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking for a Learning and Development Specialist. This role will play a pivotal role in advancing ASAs mission by equipping employees with the tools knowledge and confidence to this highly collaborative role youll assess learning needs design engaging programs and help drive a culture of continuous growth and professional development across the organization.

Youll have the opportunity to shape ASAs learning strategy from onboarding and leadership development to DEI learning and technical skill-building ensuring every team member has the opportunity to learn grow and lead.

What Youll Do:

• Learning Strategy & Needs Assessment
  • Partner with the VP People & Culture to develop and execute ASAs learning and development strategy.
  • Conduct organizational needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning priorities aligned with business goals.
  • Create an annual learning roadmap that supports talent development engagement and retention.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in workplace learning and organizational development.
• Program Design & Implementation
  • Design and deliver high-impact learning programs that span the employee lifecycle including leadership development onboarding DEI learning and upskilling initiatives.
  • Develop blended learning solutions using instructor-led virtual and self-paced modalities.
  • Manage ASAs Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring effective content management and reporting.
  • Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to deliver high-quality learning content.
  • Curate external learning resources (LinkedIn Learning webinars conferences) to enhance internal programs.
• Facilitation & Employee Engagement
  • Create engaging training materials job aids and performance support tools grounded in adult learning principles.
  • Facilitate live and virtual workshops lunch-and-learns and team development sessions.
  • Coach and support managers in conducting effective performance and career development conversations.
  • Champion a culture of learning by promoting available resources and encouraging continuous skill growth.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement
  • Define success metrics and dashboards to measure program effectiveness and impact.
  • Analyze learner feedback and performance data to refine programs and demonstrate ROI.
  • Present insights and recommendations to the VP People & Culture and senior leadership.
• Organizational Development Support
  • Support initiatives related to career pathing competency modeling and succession planning.
  • Develop tools and resources to strengthen performance management processes.
  • Contribute to ASAs commitment to learning inclusion and engagement through communication and collaboration initiatives.

About You:

• 810 years of experience in learning and development instructional design or organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated success designing and facilitating learning programs for hybrid or remote workforces.
• Proficient with Learning Management Systems and digital learning tools (Articulate Rise Canva LinkedIn Learning etc.).
• Strong communication facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles instructional design and behavior change strategies.
• Collaborative and mission-driven with a passion for supporting others growth.

Preferred:

• Professional certification (ATD CPLP CPTD SHRM-CP or PHR).
• Experience in nonprofit education or mission-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with leadership development frameworks and performance coaching.

Salary Range: $115000 - $157000

American Student Assistance is committed to fair and transparent determining compensation we consider a variety of job-related factors including prior experience certifications and licenses skills and expertise geographic location and internal equity.

We take a total compensation approach meaning we look beyond salary alone to support reward and recognize the whole individual. Depending on role eligibility your offer may also include a bonus 403(b) retirement plan participation generous paid time off and comprehensive health and life insurance benefits. As a result final offer amounts may vary from the salary range listed in the job posting. Join our mission-driven organization to enjoy these perks and benefits as well as investment in your growth contributions and future.

Why ASA

ASA offers a wide range of perks and benefits to Team Members including comprehensive medical dental and vision healthcare plans a retirement plan (plus match) weekly lunches commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

We also heavily prioritize a healthy work/life balance which is why we offer all full-time Team Members generous PTO options Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day) and a company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.

ASA works in a Hybrid schedule (2) two days a week in our Boston HQ. We prioritize strategic thinkers collaborators and work/life pros who are looking to help make a difference in kids education and career goals.

#LI-Hybrid

Required Experience:

IC