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University of Southern California · 2 hours ago

Senior Learning & Development Specialist — Holocaust & Genocide Education (Fixed-Term)

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$92K/yr - $100K/yr
date5+ years exp

The University of Southern California (USC) is a leading private research university, and they are seeking a Senior Learning and Development Specialist for the USC Shoah Foundation. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering high-quality learning experiences focused on Holocaust and genocide education for educators and students worldwide.

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Responsibilities

Serve as program lead for Echoes & Reflections, USC Shoah Foundation’s flagship Holocaust education partnership program
Build relationships with schools, districts, and educational partners to expand the reach of Holocaust education and testimony-based learning
Develop and deliver in-person and online professional development for educators, equipping them to address antisemitism, prejudice, and injustice through testimony-based resources
Lead the William P. Lauder Junior Intern Program, a program designed to cultivate deep knowledge, foster critical thinking, compassion, and civic responsibility in middle and high school students
Create training materials, presentation decks, and supporting resources for varied audiences
Design and produce testimony-based, standards-aligned curriculum, lesson plans, teacher guides, and multimedia learning materials for grades 6–12
Curate audiovisual testimony and other primary sources from the Visual History Archive
Apply best practices in instructional design and civic education to ensure accessibility, engagement, and developmental appropriateness
Collaborate with the content team to maintain quality, consistency, and alignment with strategic priorities
Monitor training impact and quality through established evaluation processes
Maintain accurate participation records for reporting and grant requirements

Qualification

Holocaust educationCurriculum designInstructional designPublic speakingDigital learning platformsResearch-based contentCross-cultural communicationOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in education, history, curriculum design, or related field. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum 5 years combined experience in: Holocaust and genocide education, Classroom teaching (K–12 or university level)
Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
Proven ability to develop engaging, research-based educational content
Strong teaching skills and ability to engage teachers and students
Strong proficiency in digital learning platforms and Microsoft Office tools
In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values

Preferred

Master's preferred in education, history, curriculum design, or related field
Deep knowledge of Holocaust and genocide history
Familiarity with Echoes & Reflections pedagogical principles and unit plans
Experience integrating testimony and primary sources into learning experiences
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Strong cross-cultural communication skills, sensitivity, and sound judgment
Comfort working collaboratively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1880
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Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.usc.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Southern California has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (253)
2024 (239)
2023 (172)
2022 (207)
2021 (182)
2020 (195)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.64M
Key Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant

Leadership Team

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David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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