Professional Development Coordinator, New York, Immediate & Summer 2026

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive health insurance

17 vacation days

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York is seeking a Professional Development Coordinator to empower employees through targeted training initiatives. The role involves designing custom learning programs and coordinating training sessions while collaborating closely with business unit leaders. Candidates should have exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong communication abilities, and a detail-oriented approach. The position offers a competitive $70K salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in professional development or similar roles.
• Strong communicator skilled in simplifying complex concepts.
• Exceptional attention to detail in written content.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated learning consultant for one business unit.
• Design and create custom learning content including training programs.
• Coordinate training logistics for large group sessions.

Skills

Exceptional stakeholder management skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Professional Development Coordinator, New York, Immediate & Summer 2026

Title: Professional Development Coordinator

Location: New York

Start Date: Immediate/Summer 2026

The Role

As a Professional Development Coordinator, you will empower our employees to reach their highest potential by designing, organizing, delivering, and evaluating targeted upskilling opportunities. Our primary learners are Associates and Managers upskilling into their new roles. You will serve as a dedicated Business Unit DRI (Directly Responsible Individual), partnering with one of our six business units to drive the professional development of their entire workforce, from new hires to VPs. In this role, you’ll act as a strategic consultant and thought partner, bringing best practices from across the organization while handling the practical execution that makes learning happen.

You’ll split your time between your embedded BU work (designing custom content, coordinating trainings, and advising leaders on professional development strategies) and supporting company-wide initiatives like our flagship New Joiner Academy program and central training offerings.

If you are passionate about helping others grow and are eager to apply your creativity and organizational skills to develop impactful training programs, this is the role for you!

About AlphaSights

AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 1500+ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world’s top investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s. Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is a fast-growing, founder-led company.

Our Ask of You:

As a Business Unit DRI (~60-70% of role):

• Serve as the dedicated learning consultant to one of our six business units, building trusted relationships with leaders from Manager to SVP level.
• Act as a strategic thought partner on workforce development, bringing insights and best practices from across the organization to your BU.
• Design and create custom learning content including slide decks, workshops, multi-stage training programs, assessments, on-the-desk modules, and roundtables.
• Handle the logistics that make training happen including scheduling sessions, coordinating with SVPs and Workplace Experience teams, and reducing the activation energy required to launch development initiatives for our Client Service Team.
• Update and refresh existing BU learning materials to ensure alignment with current business priorities.
• Proactively identify skill gaps and development opportunities within your business unit.

Supporting Company-Wide Initiatives (~30-40% of role):

• Coordinate seamless execution training initiatives for groups of up to 300 attendees during our signature New Joiner Academy and Manager Bootcamp trainings.
• Facilitate off-cycle new hire onboarding for smaller cohorts between NJA sessions.
• Collaborate with presenters and trainers to schedule, launch, and track onboarding material and logistics.
• Support in the administration of our Learning Management System.
• Manage communications with target attendees, curriculum owners and presenters.
• Assist in the coordination of central training programs including DISC, StrengthsFinder (Clifton Strengths), Manager Bootcamp, and VP Onboardings for internal promotions.

Across All Responsibilities:

• Support the global PD team in end-to-end design of blended learning experiences.
• Utilize data-driven insights to refine and enhance the effectiveness of learning initiatives, reporting on key performance metrics.
• Partner with senior key stakeholders to update existing learning materials to ensure they reflect key business priorities.
• Manage logistics and vendor selection for training-related events.
• Manage communications for training programs.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth program execution.
• Support in the administration of our Learning Management System

Desired requirements

• 0-1 years of experience in professional development, project coordination, client services, HR or equivalent experience in managing complex, logistically intensive operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, ability to navigate competing priorities, influence without authority, and build credibility quickly with leaders at all levels.
• Strong communicator skilled in simplifying and explaining intricate concepts
• Embodies a collaborative team and client oriented mindset.
• Comfortable switching between strategic consulting and hands‑on execution.
• Ability to foster relationships and consult key stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail with written content including copywriting and proofing.
• Sees roadblocks as hurdles, and approaches them as opportunities for creative problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

We’re especially interested in:

• HR Business Partner experience or similar advisory roles embedded within business units
• Demonstrated success managing relationships with senior leaders and influencing organizational outcomes
• Experience designing learning content or coordinating different learning initiatives in design and coordination of different learning initiatives
• Facilitation of workshops, training events or public speaking experience
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and the latest trends in learning design
• Strong ability collaborate with others internationally across time zones and cultures (no travel required)
• Comfort operating with ambiguity and adapting to evolving business needs

What we’ll provide you with:

• Structured career path and fast paced learning environment
• $70K fixed annual base salary with clear salary and responsibility progression
• 401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar‑for‑dollar and immediate vesting.
• Prime midtown office with state‑of‑the‑art amenities
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance
• Option to WFH Friday when no trainings are running
• 17 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• In office lunch delivery program with local restaurants and partial subsidy

AlphaSights is an equal opportunity employer.