Professional Development Program Strategist

Job Description SUMMARY: The Professional Development Program Strategist leads the design and execution of large-scale virtual conferences and professional learning programs that drive educator engagement and impact. This role manages end-to-end program strategy, including cross-functional collaboration, speaker and vendor coordination, and event production (websites, agendas, virtual environments). The Strategist also supports virtual training delivery, oversees other project contractors, and leverages data to continuously improve engagement and program outcomes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale virtual conferences and professional learning experiences aligned to organizational goals.
• Design and develop engaging, adult learning and presentation materials, including e-learning modules, multimedia content, and conference assets.
• Provide subject matter expertise to ensure quality, consistency, and audience engagement across all training and event materials, ensuring they meet organizational standards, are aligned to instructional priorities, and effectively engage target audiences.
• Apply expertise in teaching and learning to ensure content is instructionally sound, relevant, and drives educator practice and student outcomes.
• Drive innovation in virtual learning experiences through research-based instructional strategies and emerging technologies.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of conferences and events, including timelines, deliverables, scope, communication, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate speakers, including recruitment, scheduling, communication, and rehearsal facilitation
• Build and maintain conference infrastructure, including event websites, virtual environments, and integrated agendas.
• Oversee vendor relationships, budgets (if applicable), and external partners to ensure high-quality execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, content, curriculum, and technology teams to execute integrated event strategies.
• Facilitate virtual trainings and presentations for diverse internal and external audiences
• Provide stakeholder support, including troubleshooting, communication, and ensuring seamless program delivery.
• Participate in cross-functional planning to align on platforms, products, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Establish and monitor success metrics and KPIs; analyze engagement data and feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Support initiatives to increase participation and engagement across Talent Development programs
• Curate and manage on-demand content libraries to extend learning impact
• Ensure accessibility and compliance across all materials and experiences
• Guide and support other contractors to ensure effective program execution
• Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in talent development, educational training or related position
• Understanding of effective training methodologies and a true passion for working with adult learners
• Microsoft Office 365; Web proficiency.
• Ability to clear required background check Certificates and Licenses: None required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning & Development, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in professional development, instructional design, or educator training, preferably in a K–12 or education-focused environment
• Experience planning and executing large-scale virtual events or professional learning programs
• Background in teaching, instructional coaching, or school/district leadership strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and research-based instructional practices
• Proven ability to design engaging learning experiences using e-learning tools and virtual platforms
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Experience analyzing data to evaluate and improve program effectiveness
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including facilitating virtual trainings
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and managing vendors or external partners preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the salary range to be $52,439.25 - $61,200.00 per year. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Job Type Regular The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more than 20 years, Stride, Inc. has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs. Stride serves learners of all ages in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. At Stride, learning is essential. It is the foundation of the human experience and we are proud of our commitment to powering learning, no matter what stage of life you are in. For more than 20 years, we’ve worked to challenge the idea of one-size-fits-all education and provide personalized, online, lifelong learning at every step of the journey. Above all else, we believe in serving the communities we live in and creating space for all voices therein.