Leadership Development Program Leader

Association of American Medical Colleges • Washington, DC

23h • $115,898 - $136,350 • Remote

About The Position

The Leadership Development Program is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and oversight of AAMC leadership development programs targeted to medical school and teaching hospital faculty, professional staff, and students & residents, and for supporting the strategic operations of the leadership development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Education Technology, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related area
• 8 - 10 years of related work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience managing a specialized program.
• Solid formal instructional design experience using design and development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively within cross-functional teams, engage diverse stakeholders, and collaborate with senior leadership to align strategies with organizational goals.
• Proven expertise in managing complex projects, budgets, and multiple priorities, while adapting to change, navigating ambiguity, and delivering high-quality results.
• Strong communication, project management, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of leadership development field, familiarity with leadership frameworks, assessments, and coaching methodologies.
• Baseline proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred, but extensive experience in leadership development and training may serve as a substitute for this requirement.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency preferred.
• Preferred experience with programming in academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Design and Development Apply adult andragogy and instructional design principles to create engaging, learner-centered content and experiences, including interactive eLearning modules, videos, and classroom materials.
• Develop high-quality, engaging content aligned with learning objectives.
• Step in as a facilitator or content expert as needed.
• Lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in designing and developing new and existing leadership programs for faculty, staff, and learners in diverse learning environments (virtual, in-person, hybrid). This includes: designing and developing content, working with various stakeholders, engaging and onboarding subject matter experts, working with faculty, and personal development
• Lead and execute the design and development of instructional design curriculum materials and artifacts (eg, Facilitator guides, digital participant notebooks).
• Use rapid eLearning development tools, including Articulate, video development tools, Captivate, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Apply instructional theory, multimedia development principles, and instructional design principles or models.
• Solid knowledge of adult learning theory.
• Leverage evidence-based education, cognitive learning theory, and instructional design methodologies to enhance learning outcomes.
• Experience with LMS development and management of programming and materials.
• Program Development and Management Oversee the entire program lifecycle from development through evaluation and refinement.
• Emphasis on continuous improvement and program sustainability.
• Create, evolve, and deliver a portfolio of leadership programs, in various modalities, tailored for faculty, staff, and learners at the university and executive level.
• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute leadership programs for faculty, staff, students, and residents in diverse learning environments (virtual, in-person, hybrid).
• Oversee planning, budgeting, problem-solving, and marketing efforts to ensure program success and financial goals are met.
• Conduct evaluations and SWOT analyses to ensure programs meet standards of excellence, remain relevant, and serve unique market needs.
• Partner with business development and marketing for audience expansion and competitor analysis.
• Recruit, train, and manage facilitators; collaborate on RFPs and vendor selection to ensure effective program delivery and alignment with AAMC procedures.
• Leadership Development Team Strategy and Operations Identify and implement process improvements for challenges such as faculty succession planning and contribute to the strategic direction of the leadership development portfolio through research on trends impacting academic medicine leaders.
• Program Evaluation and Knowledge Sharing by developing and maintaining detailed program scorecards, delivering presentations, and actively sharing knowledge on leadership development content and programming across the AAMC.
• Support the AAMC Learning Development Lifecycle and collaborate with marketing to design and manage a strong web presence for leadership programs.
• Monitor program performance using established metrics and an innovative mindset to analyze data for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Remote Work – Fully remote work available for most positions
• Retirement Savings – Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising.
• Health & Wellness Perks – Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more)
• Support & Family Care – Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level