Director, Learning Products

American College of Chest Physicians•Glenview, IL

19d•$140,000 - $147,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Leads the execution and development of educational products, ensuring product portfolios align with and complement curriculum and product strategy. Oversees team members, partners with committees, and collaborates cross-functionally throughout the organization to support the strategic execution and optimization of asynchronous learning activities, including online learning. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Demonstrates a passion for crushing lung disease and embodies CHEST values: honor the team, lead with integrity, leverage passion, cultivate innovation, and have serious fun. Works closely with the CIO to align product strategy with CHEST’s business and educational objectives and to manage annual planning, financial forecasting, and budgeting for education product development and refinement. Leads the development, distribution, and maintenance of print and digital educational products and enhancements. Partners with key education stakeholders to ensure delivery is on time and on budget. Oversees select print editions, including publication and inventory management, in collaboration with team stakeholders. Leads, coaches, and develops the education product team. Manages vendor and contract resources, including related budgets and timelines. Supports CHEST’s education strategy by coordinating curriculum development with clinician committees and CHEST staff. Manages content classification, authoring, accreditation, and peer review processes, including governance and maintenance, in partnership with clinician committees and editorial boards. Directs the collection and analysis of sales, usage, learner feedback, and outcome data to evaluate product performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and recommend new products or features and discontinue underperforming offerings. Collaborates with staff and product management liaisons to develop product roadmaps that include clear, measurable objectives. Other Functions/Responsibilities: Oversees editorial support staff and contractors for education content, as applicable. Provides direction on the application of correct taxonomies and/or styles to organizational content assets. Oversees item writing and assessment-based education best practices. Maintains familiarity with and supports other CHEST educational offerings products.

Requirements

BA/BS in Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent background.
5+ years of digital product management experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to achieve strategic objectives, on time and within budget. Includes experience overseeing staff, contractors, and vendor teams.
Experience with both grant-funded and non-funded educational offerings.
Understanding of assessment-based education offerings and instructional design principles for adult or professional learners.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus, negotiate resolutions, and garner support from teams.
Ability to accommodate occasional travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with print publication is a plus.
Experience in health care or association settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the execution and development of educational products, ensuring product portfolios align with and complement curriculum and product strategy.
Oversees team members, partners with committees, and collaborates cross-functionally throughout the organization to support the strategic execution and optimization of asynchronous learning activities, including online learning.
Works closely with the CIO to align product strategy with CHEST’s business and educational objectives and to manage annual planning, financial forecasting, and budgeting for education product development and refinement.
Leads the development, distribution, and maintenance of print and digital educational products and enhancements.
Partners with key education stakeholders to ensure delivery is on time and on budget.
Oversees select print editions, including publication and inventory management, in collaboration with team stakeholders.
Leads, coaches, and develops the education product team.
Manages vendor and contract resources, including related budgets and timelines.
Supports CHEST’s education strategy by coordinating curriculum development with clinician committees and CHEST staff.
Manages content classification, authoring, accreditation, and peer review processes, including governance and maintenance, in partnership with clinician committees and editorial boards.
Directs the collection and analysis of sales, usage, learner feedback, and outcome data to evaluate product performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and recommend new products or features and discontinue underperforming offerings.
Collaborates with staff and product management liaisons to develop product roadmaps that include clear, measurable objectives.
Oversees editorial support staff and contractors for education content, as applicable.
Provides direction on the application of correct taxonomies and/or styles to organizational content assets.
Oversees item writing and assessment-based education best practices.
Maintains familiarity with and supports other CHEST educational offerings products.