Director of Learning Design, Allied Health Careers

Propel America

97d • $89,100 - $111,300

About The Position

The Director of Learning Design Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative career readiness programs tailored to increase the pipeline of opportunity youth into allied health careers. This role focuses on three aspects of Propel’s program: (1) our Accelerator program, which helps us to identify applicants who meet a baseline set of employability skills in order to move forward in our products/pathways, (2) upskilling Fellows who are immediately hired by Propel employer partners, improving growth and retention among these partners, and (3) supporting young people to achieve certification while simultaneously enhancing their employability, so that they are immediately hired upon completion of the certification program(s) by our employer partners. The role leverages AI-driven content creation to quickly design and test content connected to both programs. The Director of Learning Design will also refine Propel's coaching model so that it integrates effectively with all product and pathway offerings. The role will report to the Vice President, Product Development, and manages ~2 Employability Skills Instructors (ESIs) who are responsible for the delivery of Programming to Fellows and Managers.

Requirements

• Experience in Allied Health Care: Familiarity with career pathways, retention strategies, or upskilling programs in healthcare settings.
• Proven track record of designing products and programs that deliver successful outcomes for young adults.
• Experience managing multiple projects across different domains.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse departments and external partners; Ability to effectively communicate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of healthcare industry and workforce development pain points, and behaviors. Experience using research and data to inform product decisions.
• Ability to leverage technology in the design of programs and learning experiences for youth. Experience using AI to design content and curriculum.

Nice To Haves

• Quick adaptation to market changes and ability to pivot product offerings based on feedback.
• Insightful understanding of the future of allied health careers and how products can shape this evolution.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive curriculum and training modules that support attainment of certification in roles like: Medical Assistants, Sterile Processing Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, and other allied health careers.
• By leveraging AI, develop Scope and Sequences for content/curriculum that marries effective 1-1 coaching/mentorship for opportunity youth with the tactical requirements of earning certification in an allied health role.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies impacting allied health careers.
• Engage with the broader allied health sector to stay informed about best practices, workforce needs, and regulatory updates.
• Create 'new' programs that start at the point of hire, ensuring seamless integration into roles such as Home Health Aides who progress toward becoming Registered Nurses.
• In partnership with employer partners, design pathways that facilitate career advancement within the allied health sector, ensuring long-term retention and engagement of trainees.
• Design and package programs that are scalable to align with Propel’s goal of impacting 1,500 Fellows over the next 3 years.
• Design structured learning pathways that integrate AI-driven content to personalize learning experiences.
• Utilize AI tools to generate tailored educational content, including interactive modules, assessments, and adaptive learning paths.
• Incorporate AI- and Human-driven mentorship and coaching components within the training programs to support skill development and professional growth.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data analytics and implement continuous improvement strategies based on feedback and performance metrics.
• Manage ~2 Employability Skills Instructors, ensuring the effective delivery of programming to achieve ambitious goals.
• Ensure you are investing in their professional development and growth, providing regular feedback that builds upon their strengths.
• Actively communicate program details to stakeholders across departments.
• Train program implementation team on products and pathways to ensure effective program delivery and implementation.
• In partnership with Program Implementation team, ensure Fellows have clear understanding of program Scope and Sequence, key dates, and overall aspects of the program model.
• Dedicate about 15% of their time to ad-hoc projects that may arise based on learnings, organizational needs, and our overall innovation work.

Benefits

• Salary range of $89,100- $111,300 annually.
• Coverage of 90% of health insurance premiums.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees