American Student Assistance
Learning and Development Specialist
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Boston, MA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $115K - $157K
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ October 29th, 2025
Canva
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
American Student Assistance (ASA) is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist. This role leads the creation and execution of ASA's learning strategy, designs and delivers learning programs across the employee lifecycle, manages the Learning Management System, and supports organizational development initiatives to foster continuous growth and professional development.
Highlights
- Develop and implement learning and development strategies in collaboration with People & Culture leadership.
- Conduct organizational needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning priorities.
- Design and deliver leadership development, onboarding, DEI learning, and upskilling programs using blended learning modalities.
- Manage ASA's LMS for content administration and reporting.
- Facilitate live and virtual training sessions and support manager coaching efforts.
- Measure program effectiveness using success metrics, learner feedback, and performance data.
- Support career pathing, competency modeling, and succession planning initiatives.
- Require 8–10 years experience in learning and development with proficiency in LMS and tools like Articulate, Rise, Canva, and LinkedIn Learning.
- Professional certifications such as ATD CPLP, CPTD, SHRM-CP, or PHR preferred.
- Salary range of $115,000 - $157,000 with additional benefits including bonuses, retirement plan, and generous PTO.
Learning and Development Specialist Full Description
Learning and Development Specialist
Job Category: Headquarter
Requisition Number: LEARN001290
Full-Time
Hybrid
MA Boston
Boston, MA 02110, USA
Job Details
Description
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 one’s 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 ASA’s mission by equipping employees with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll assess learning needs, design engaging programs, and help drive a culture of continuous growth and professional development across the organization.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape ASA’s 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 You’ll Do:
- Learning Strategy & Needs Assessment
- Partner with the VP, People & Culture to develop and execute ASA’s 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 ASA’s 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 ASA’s commitment to learning, inclusion, and engagement through communication and collaboration initiatives.
About You:
- 8–10 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: $115,000 - $157,000
American Student Assistance is committed to fair and transparent pay. In 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 kid's education and career goals.
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Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Performance tracking
Expert
Collaboration
Expert
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
SHRM-SCP
Equal Opportunity Employer
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