Sr. Director, Academic Programs (Center for Talented Youth)
Core
Strategic leadership for CTY's core academic offerings including day, residential, asynchronous online, and hybrid virtual classrooms for advanced learners in grades 2-12.
Role type
Sr. Director, Academic Programs
Builds
Day, residential, asynchronous online, and hybrid virtual classroom programs for advanced K-12 learners
Domain
Gifted education / K-12 enrichment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic program design, curriculum development, educational technology implementation, organizational change management, budget management, enrollment management, high-volume seasonal staffing management, compliance with child safety and labor laws
Preferred skills
experience with advanced learners, higher education or out-of-school program leadership, multi-modality program delivery, AI-informed learning tools, residential program operations
Technologies
digital platforms, adaptive tools, AI-enabled learning features
Responsibilities
Shape and execute multi-year academic strategy; lead curriculum strategy and program design; champion innovation and pedagogy; establish program development pipeline; partner with research team for metrics and evaluation; serve as academic thought leader; own operational delivery across modalities; ensure compliance with laws and regulations; lead annual program planning and budgeting; coordinate enrollment management; oversee policy development for conduct and safety; drive continuous improvement processes; lead and develop the Academic Programs team; implement workforce planning for seasonal staff
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on execution