Transforming Higher Education and Shaping the Future of Tech Talent
CodePath is a pioneering national non-profit organization dedicated to reprogramming higher education to create a more diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. With a strong focus on serving Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and low-income students, CodePath delivers industry-vetted courses and career support to help students achieve successful careers in technology. As a leader in educational innovation, CodePath has taught over 26,000 students across 110 universities and is backed by renowned organizations such as Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, and Google.
We're now seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Learning to spearhead our Learning team in revolutionizing post-secondary computer science education. As a strategic leader, you will drive CodePath's mission to scale from 10,000 to 100,000 students annually by 2029, while elevating graduation rates and fostering prosperous careers in technology for students from underrepresented communities.
About the Role
Reporting to our Chief Product Officer, the Senior Director of Learning will be responsible for refining, strategizing, and implementing the pedagogy, technology, and systems central to our students' personalized education. This role involves leading the Curriculum and Instructional teams, driving curriculum innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, industry-aligned programs. You will also be responsible for scaling our programs, improving operational efficiency, and integrating AI-driven tools to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
Key Success Metrics
- Industry-Ready Graduates: Enhance the level of rigor of industry readiness among our graduates for immediate career success
- Program Capacity Expansion: Scale our programs' capacity from 10,000 to 20,000 students in 2024, and to 100,000 students by 2029
- Efficiency in Scaling: Improve cost efficiency in program delivery while increasing program scale, targeting an incremental cost of $500 per student or less
- Uniform Quality Assurance: Maintain consistent, high-quality student experiences across all participating universities
- Personalized Student Experience: Foster greater personalization within each student's journey by combining mastery learning with 1-on-1 tutoring
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive learning strategy that supports CodePath's mission to scale from 10,000 to 100,000 students annually by 2029
- Align annual and quarterly plans with the organization's objectives to ensure consistent and high-quality learning outcomes across all programs
Team Leadership & Culture
- Lead and manage the Curriculum and Instructional teams, including program managers, curriculum developers, and program operations
- Establish a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and excellence
- Mentor and coach instructors, technical fellows, and staff to ensure growth and continuous improvement
Program Delivery & Expansion
- Oversee the design and implementation of scalable systems and processes to deliver high-quality, industry-aligned programs
- Lead the expansion of existing offerings and the development of new programs to meet the evolving needs of students and industry partners
Curriculum & Pedagogy
- Drive curriculum innovation by incorporating rigorous, industry-aligned content, adaptive and mastery-based learning
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and refine scalable course architecture that delivers personalized learning experiences, monitors student success, and improves retention rates
Operational Efficiency
- Ensure the delivery of programs in a cost-effective manner
- Implement process improvements and system optimizations to support long-term scalability, maintaining high-quality standards while driving efficiency
Innovation & Experimentation
- Lead efforts in experimentation and innovation to continually refine program delivery and integrate AI-driven tools for enhanced personalization and student engagement
- Design and test scalable solutions that improve student outcomes and ensure CodePath remains at the forefront of educational technology
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
- At least 5 years of management experience leading teams of 15+ people
- Proven experience crafting differentiated and innovative learning experiences
- Experience scaling educational programs and course delivery
- Experience designing, authoring, or influencing course curriculum
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, navigating ambiguity
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to convey information clearly and concisely
- Strong project management skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a remote work environment, autonomously and self-motivated
- Experience managing remote teams and collaborating across time zones
- Experience educating, training, or mentoring Computer Science students is a plus
- Have enthusiasm for and belief in CodePath's mission and vision
Compensation and Benefits
CodePath offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 to $200,000 per year for this Senior Director level position. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid at 90% for full-time employees and their dependents
- Flexible vacation and sick time policy with 12 company-paid holidays plus a week-long "winter break" office closure
- Flexible workplace and work schedule
- Annual professional development stipend
- Ability to voluntarily contribute pre- and post-tax earnings to our 401k plan
- Employer-provided Short-Term Disability and 10 weeks paid leave to support employees in growing their family
- A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization
- Frequent opportunities to connect with students, universities, and communities we serve
- Opportunities to engage, collaborate, and partner with top technology companies, venture capitalists, and engineering leaders
About Our Team
CodePath is a diverse and inclusive organization with a staff and board that cares deeply about diversity and equity. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a richer work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
Join Us
If you're a passionate and experienced education leader looking to drive systemic change in higher education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. CodePath is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ready to join our team and shape the future of tech talent? Apply now and help us revolutionize post-secondary computer science education for underrepresented communities!
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