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Manager, Instructional Design

Remote

NATIONAL MATH AND SCIENCE INITIATIVE INC
Education Programs Administration • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

About Us
At the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), we are a vibrant, nonprofit organization committed to transforming education. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality math and science education. Since our founding in 2007, we've empowered over 2.9 million students and 72,000 teachers across 1800 high schools in 43 states. Our staff are the heartbeat of our mission, driving impactful programs that foster success in the 21st-century global economy.
NMSI is a remote-first organization, allowing staff members to work primarily from their home office. Staff must have a dedicated, distraction-free workspace with reliable high-speed internet. We value autonomy, flexibility, and effective communication across time zones, and support a culture of collaboration through virtual tools and regular check-ins.
What You'll Do All Day
As a Manager, Instructional Design, you will play an essential role in advancing our mission. You will collaborate with a passionate team to craft and implement strategies that elevate the future of math and science education. The Manager, Instructional Design directly impacts our mission by creating and developing the learning materials that achieve NMSI's mission to elevate the future of STEM education.
Your day-to-day activities will include:
  • Create and develop engaging learning materials for online delivery, including modules, interactive resources, videos, infographics, visuals, and simulations.
  • Apply adult learning theory and instructional design models, such as ADDIE, to guide the development of online content.
  • Ensure that all digital materials are informed by current research in culturally responsive pedagogy.
  • Support the hybridization of NMSI's training services by integrating in-person and online elements to create a cohesive experience for partners and training participants.
  • Utilize Learning Management System (LMS) platforms to deliver and track participant learning in innovative and engaging ways.
  • Employ authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Firefly, Camtasia) to design interactive and engaging learning materials.
  • Evaluate and update learning materials to ensure a high-quality user experience, effectiveness, and alignment with NMSI's Theory of Action.
  • Collect and analyze data and participant feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversee a team of part-time designers, subject matter experts, and content developers to create online services and materials.
  • Implement a shared vision that empowers staff and aligns their strengths with NMSI's mission, long-term strategy, and departmental goals.
  • Set clear priorities and responsibilities for direct reports aligned with organizational and departmental goals.
  • Represent the organization with integrity, exemplifying our values in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Delegate effectively and empower team members by encouraging autonomy and innovation within NMSI's Decision-Making Framework.
  • Attract, inspire, and develop staff to ensure a strong talent pipeline, foster innovation, and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provide coaching, training, and resources that promote continuous learning, professional growth, and strong performance.
  • Cultivate an inclusive, equitable culture rooted in trust, ownership, accountability, and psychological safety.
  • Encourage a feedback-rich environment that welcomes challenges and bold ideas, promoting cross-functional collaboration to achieve success.
  • Check in regularly with team members, offering guidance and adjusting as needed.
  • Improve team-level systems, processes, and resource planning to enable organizational efficiency and long-term sustainability
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Manager, Instructional Design will report to Director, Program Design & Innovation and is a full-time, regular position offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the contiguous United States. Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings, conferences, and events.
What We're Looking For
We seek individuals who are:
  • Experienced: At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing LMS platforms. Must have knowledge and experience in adult learning methodologies and instructional design theories applicable to both online and in-person settings.
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in designing within LMS platforms and using authoring tools, with a strong preference for experience in Articulate and Articulate 360.
  • Strategic Thinkers: Anticipate challenges and opportunities, navigating complex situations with clarity and foresight to achieve long-term goals
  • Results Driven: Focused on prioritizing tasks, solving problems, and delivering measurable results that align with our organizational priorities
  • Nimble Learners: Embrace new challenges with curiosity and creativity, learning from both successes and failures
  • Team-Oriented: Build strong partnerships and foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and drives collective success
  • Physical Requirements: Remote employees working from a home office must be able to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer and other standard office equipment, and have the capability to perform the required tasks and participate in virtual meetings, as well as occasionally in-person meetings. Employees must be able to travel overnight away from their home office environment as needed. Reasonable accommodation can be arranged if necessary.

What Do We Offer?
The starting salary range for this position is $82,711 to $95,118, commensurate with experience. We take pay equity seriously and strive to ensure fair compensation for all team members. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (85% paid for employees and a significant portion for dependents)
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, fully vested on day one
  • Potential annual salary increases and bonuses based on organizational performance
  • Referral bonuses
  • A remote-first work environment
  • Monthly telecommunications stipend
  • 25+ paid holidays, including a one-week summer break and two-week winter break
  • Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 14 days per year that begins accruing with your first paycheck
  • A paid personal day that is immediately available on your start date
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development
  • Annual gift card for birthdays and work anniversaries, plus additional perks for significant milestone anniversaries, including paid sabbaticals and cash bonuses
  • Nine weeks of fully paid parental leave, applicable regardless of gender identity, and includes births by surrogate, adoption, or foster placement of a child

Additional Information
Candidates must pass county, state, and federal-level criminal background checks as a condition of employment. Positions with fiduciary responsibilities may require additional checks.
This job description is not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NMSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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