Senior Director of Learning
Posted 2025-04-06CodePath is a national non-profit that is reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders... of tomorrow. As of 2023, we've served 10,000 students a year nationwide, and we plan to scale up to ~100,000 students a year by 2028.
Founded in 2017, CodePath has taught over 26,000 students and delivered courses across over 110 universities. We are supported by some of the largest and most well-respected organizations, including Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Blue Meridian Partners, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, and Salesforce, among others. In 2024, CodePath was recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Education by Fast Company.
 We will never ask for bank information or for you to download any programs as part of our job application process and initial communications to applicants will be sent directly from our HR department.
About The Role
Location: Remote, United States
Duration: FTE
Reporting to: Chief Product Officer
Compensation: $165,000 to $200,000 per year
The Senior Director of Learning will spearhead CodePathÂs Learning team in revolutionizing post-secondary computer science education. Working in tandem with senior leadership, this role focuses on elevating graduation rates and fostering prosperous careers in technology for students from underserved communities. Through close collaboration with organizational leaders and team members, the Director of Learning will elevate the quality and efficiency of CodePath's educational experiences to unprecedented levels.
The Senior Director of Learning will own the refinement, strategy and programmatic implementation of the pedagogy, technology, and systems central to our students personalized education. Joining a team that currently serves up to 10,000 students each year, they will be responsible for enhancing the impact of our curriculum, scaling the reach of our programs to 100,000 students annually, reducing the incremental cost of each additional student served, continually improving our operational infrastructure, and delivering a student experience that maximizes student achievement and technical excellence.
Our ideal candidate has a deep understanding of learning science and the principles of educating college students to become top-tier software engineers. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in education, who is skilled in designing learning experiences that drive mastery and can lead diverse teams with complementary skill sets. The role involves advancing the integration of mastery-based learning with innovative AI technologies, enhancing the educational experience for both students and educators. This is a unique opportunity to drive systemic change in higher education while shaping the future of tech talent.
Read about our programs here: https://books.codepath.org/learning-at-codepath/
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 CodePathÂs mission to scale from 10,000 to 100,000 students annually by 2029
 Align annual and quarterly plans with the organizationÂs 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
 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
 Fosters a culture of high performance and a high degree of psychological safety through constructive feedback, empathy, and active listening
 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 our mission and vision
Compensation
CodePath has standardized salaries based on the positionÂs level, no matter where you live. For this role, weÂre hiring for a Senior Director level position at an annual salary of $165,000 to $200,000. Salary is determined based on your relevant experience and skills as evaluated through our interview process.
Pay range
$165,000Â$200,000 USD
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
 Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid at 90% for FT positions and their dependents
 Flexible vacation and sick time policy with 12 company paid holidays plus a week long "winter break" office closure from Christmas to New Years. Employees take the time when they need it
 Flexible workplace and work schedule
 CodePath provides a laptop, monitor, and ergonomic office setup
 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 our 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 The Current Team
We are individuals from a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and unlikely stories, all connected by a single dream: a world in which regardless of background, socioeconomic status, gender, or race all people have pathways to reach their full potential.
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.
Note: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they donÂt meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CodePath to apply for this role
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