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Senior Learning & Development Specialist

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Employment status: Full-Time

Reports to: Director of L&D

Application period: March 29,2025

Start date: ASAP

Salary range: $79,100 - $92,700, commensurate with experience 

Who We Are

Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and create more equitable learning for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and fosters student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring. To find out more about Saga Education, visit saga.org.

We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over our first decade—now the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the 3 million underserved students who struggle with early literacy and 6th–12th-grade math. Find out how you can be a part of the meaningful change needed to accelerate educational equity. Visit saga.org/change.

What You’ll Do

As the Senior Learning & Development Specialist at Saga Education, you will be the driving force behind delivering impactful and engaging learning experiences. You will be the lead facilitator, ensuring that each training session, workshop, or learning program resonates with diverse audiences. In addition to your facilitation expertise, you will guide the development and iteration of learning materials, collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and contribute to larger organizational initiatives. Your responsibilities will include the following:

Advanced Facilitation & Delivery

  • Lead Training Sessions: Conduct comprehensive workshops, webinars, and group coaching sessions, leveraging a variety of facilitation techniques to engage participants and accommodate diverse learning styles
  • Adaptive Facilitation: Modify delivery methods in real-time, responding to audience cues, feedback, and cultural contexts for maximum effectiveness and inclusivity

Content Design & Enhancement

  • Full-Scale Curriculum Development: Take the lead in creating and refining complete training curricula, including scope and sequence, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and adult learning principles
  • ADDIE Application: Employ the ADDIE model throughout the entire development process—especially in analyzing learner needs and evaluating program effectiveness—to drive continuous improvement and measurable outcomes
  • Multimedia Integration: Utilize e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Camtasia, Vyond) to create engaging supplemental resources, such as videos, simulations, or interactive modules

Program Leadership & Evaluation

  • Project Oversight: Serve as a lead on complex learning programs, coordinating timelines, resources, and stakeholder input to ensure effective rollout
  • Data-Driven Improvements: Develop and implement evaluation tools (surveys, quizzes, focus groups), analyzing results to measure learning impact and refine future programs
  • LMS Management: Oversee and optimize the Learning Management System to track participation, facilitate follow-up, and measure knowledge retention over time

Collaboration with SMEs & Stakeholders

  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with teams across the organization to identify training gaps and align learning solutions with overall business objectives
  • SME Engagement: Engage Subject Matter Experts in regular feedback cycles, ensuring training content accurately reflects best practices and organizational priorities
  • Relationship Building: Foster a collaborative environment that values open communication, shared insights, and continuous learning

Team & Organizational Support

  • Strategic L&D Contribution: Participate in strategic planning with the Learning and Development Manager, offering insights on new facilitation methods, technology trends, and continuous improvement strategies
  • Mentorship & Guidance: Support and coach less-experienced L&D team members, modeling high standards in facilitation and program execution
  • Champion Learning Culture: Advocate for a culture of ongoing professional development, encouraging feedback loops and knowledge sharing across all levels of the organization

What We’ll Use To Measure Success

  • Mission Alignment - You recognize challenges in education and demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.
  • Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives
  • Action Oriented - You take on new opportunities and have a solutions-oriented approach
  • Nimble Learning - You use both successes and failures to actively learn new lessons
  • Communicates Effectively - You deliver clear, multi-mode communication to various audiences
  • Values Differences - You recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Organization Development, Learning & Development, Curriculum Design or a related field 
  • 3–5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with a strong track record in facilitation and training delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to lead engaging workshops and learning programs
  • Skilled in adapting facilitation style to various learning needs and responding effectively to on-the-spot feedback
  • Understanding of adult learning principles and the ADDIE model
  • Proficiency in e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Canva, Vyond) and managing Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Certifications in assessments or training methodologies (StrengthsFinder, FranklinCovey, DiSC, SLII), preferred

What We’ll Provide 

Saga Education offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, IVF coverage, paid parental leave, an optional FSA, and telehealth benefits. Saga provides a generous PTO package, which includes a paid Winter Wellness Break, an optional 401(k) with discretionary matching, and company-provided technology. All employees have access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and Saga 360 Wellness Program.

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact recruitment@saga.org.   

Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

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