Core Education · 18 hours ago
Director of AI-Powered Learning & Content Strategy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expCore Education is a Public Benefit Corporation that partners with colleges and universities to transform their business models for long-term sustainability and growth. They are seeking a Director of AI-Powered Learning and Content Strategy to lead the development of institution-level content strategies, AI-native courses, and innovative academic pathways across partner institutions.
EducationSmall and Medium BusinessesTrainingUniversities
Hiring Manager
Megan Alpaugh
Responsibilities
Institutional Content Strategy and Academic Model Design
Build and operationalize content strategies for non-credit and pathway programs for Core partner institutions, aligned to academic goals, market needs, and institutional identity
Align for SIS/CRM configuration, financial aid implications, POS management, and non-credit to for-credit scaffolding
Define the content architecture (programs → courses → modules → micro-learning → assessments) institutions use to deliver AI-enabled learning
Lead content audits, program redesigns, and modernization initiatives across institutions
Create a unified, scalable content framework adoptable by faculty and academic teams
AI-Native Course Creation and Academic Content Development
Lead the development of AI-native courses using generative AI, multimodal platforms, and intelligent learning tools
Build institutional pipelines and workflows for AI-assisted content creation, ensuring academic rigor and quality
Transform existing institution courses into AI-enhanced, adaptive, high-engagement learning experiences
Produce multimodal academic content: simulations, scenarios, conversational AI tutoring, interactive pathways, and AI-generated assessments
Instructional Design and AI-Enabled Academic Delivery
Design and deploy AI-powered instructional delivery models across institutions, including:
Intelligent tutoring systems
AI-driven learning assistants
Adaptive sequencing engines
Automated formative and summative assessment
Multimodal instruction
Work with Provosts, Deans, faculty, and instructional teams to embed these models into academic operations
Lead LMS migration, workflow configuration, and course structure optimization to support AI-enabled instructional delivery and ensure alignment between academic operations and digital learning environments
Train and support institutional teams in adopting AI-native instructional design
Academic Pathway Innovation
Build innovative academic pathways for institutions, such as:
Stackable credentials
Skills- and competency-aligned pathways
Employer-aligned academic routes
Accelerated and modular learning tracks
Stop-out re-entry pathways enabled by AI audit tools
Ensure all academic pathways comply with multi-state regulations, including NC-SARA, licensure alignment, and program determinations
Use AI insights to personalize and adapt learning trajectories for diverse student populations
Align pathways to outcomes: retention, employability, completion, and cost efficiency
AI Learning Technology Partner Leadership
Identify, evaluate, and curate strategic partners in AI learning, adaptive engines, courseware technologies, multimodal platforms, and analytics
Lead partner selection frameworks, integration plans, and joint product pilots
Assist commercial partners in developing and prioritizing short and long-term AI Learning and Student Assistant product roadmaps to meet current and future market needs
GTM and Revenue Strategy for AI-Enabled Academic Delivery
Build and own GTM strategies for Core’s AI-powered academic offerings
Develop value propositions, packaging, pricing models, and commercialization pathways
Work with Revenue, Institutional Partnerships, and Marketing to drive adoption and scale
Generate revenue through institutional transformation projects and partner-enabled offerings
Serve as the primary solutions architect; demonstrating the products and communicating the best options for meeting customers immediate and planned future needs
Cross-Functional Leadership
Work across Digital Solutions, Academic Innovation, Revenue Solutions, and Institutional Partnerships to create a unified AI learning ecosystem
Develop and support workforce and specialized program offerings for affiliates, including niche certificates, WFD pathways, and early college models requiring tailored curriculum and operational coordination
Serve as a strategic advisor to Provosts, Deans, CIOs, CHROs, and faculty champions
Represent Core as a thought leader in AI-based academic delivery and the future of learning
Serve as a senior external face for Core with presidents, boards, and sector partners
Qualification
Required
10+ years in instructional design, learning strategy, academic innovation, or digital learning product development
Demonstrated experience designing academic content strategies for institutions or large-scale learning organizations
Deep experience with generative AI, adaptive learning technologies, and AI-powered content creation
Strong background in curriculum design, learning science, pedagogy, and institutional academic operations
Experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating learning technologies and platforms
Commercial mindset with experience contributing to GTM strategies, revenue models, or product launches
Experience in working with alliance partners to collaboratively develop products and joint GTM strategies
Executive presence with the ability to build trust and influence Provosts, Deans, CIOs, faculty, and institutional leadership
Preferred
Preferred, but not required, experience in Sales, Product Demonstrations, Solution Architecting
Company
Core Education
Core Education is an organization with the goal of assisting small and mid-sized institutions by providing creative shared services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$43.15M2025-02-03Series Unknown· $23.65M
2024-12-27Series Unknown· $19.5M
Leadership Team
Doug Kennedy
Interim CFO
Daniel J. Jenuwine
Executive Vice President, Partnerships
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