AAMC · 4 hours ago
Learning Strategist and Program Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $136K/yr
8+ years expThe Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a not-for-profit organization focused on transforming health care through medical education and research. The Learning Strategist and Program Lead will design and implement innovative learning strategies and resources to support the Holistic Student Support initiatives and mission-aligned selection and retention practices.
AssociationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Leads the strategic advancement for the Holistic Student Support body of work: Develops the strategic direction and implementation, with guidance from the Director, Advancing Mission-Aligned Practices and Disability Inclusion (AMAPDI), of the Holistic Student Support (HSS) body of work
Leads the HSS constituent working group with guidance from the Director, AMAPDI
Leads content development, curation, and continuous improvement in collaboration with a constituent working group, additional constituent reviewers, and internal staff
Defines and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Holistic Student Support initiatives
Builds, identifies, and curates the resource library in the HSS virtual community
Serves as the conduit for networking and connections in the HSS virtual community and across other virtual communities
Leads and manages the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of mission-aligned selection and retention learning and engagement efforts
Leads the end-to-end development of formal and informal learning experiences and engagement strategies that advance mission-aligned selection and retention practices, ensuring they are meaningful, measurable, and drive individual and institutional performance improvement
Designs and oversees the production of instructional materials—including facilitator guides, participant tools, and multimedia components (e.g., videos, interactive activities)—for in-person and virtual formats, applying adult learning principles and evidence-informed design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, etc.)
Collaborates with stakeholders and subject matter experts to conduct needs assessments, define learning objectives, and ensure alignment of learning content with strategic goals, performance priorities, and evolving practices in learning design
Manages multiple learning design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, consistency in quality and branding, and alignment across the MASR unit
Oversees the tailoring and adaptation of content and delivery strategies to ensure relevance and accessibility for a diverse range of audiences. Builds internal and external partnerships to scale learning and optimize engagement and impact
Provides high-level technical guidance to ensure the appropriate translation and application of MASR frameworks to related contexts, including faculty recruitment and promotion, as well as broader health professions education and workforce efforts
Implements systems and processes to evaluate learning effectiveness. Uses feedback, assessment data, and performance metrics to identify gaps, refine content, and recommend new approaches to enhance learning outcomes
Maintains a current catalogue of offerings and an organized library of supporting materials to support delivery, tracking, and continuous content updates
Co-leads, with the Senior Specialist, the design, development, and implementation of engagement strategies for the Advancing Mission-Aligned Principles Advisory Committee (AMAPAC) and associated working groups, including onboarding and sustained involvement of members
Advises on and supports emerging initiatives and other relevant learning design, knowledge management, and organizational effectiveness efforts: Provides: 1. expertise and coaching support to Transforming the Health Care Workforce (THCW) portfolio and Academic Affairs staff for practical guidance on learning strategies; 2. feedback on goals and objectives in the context of learner needs, characteristics and desired outcomes; 3. effective utilization of various media to provide more meaningful, memorable, and motivating experiences for colleagues, constituents and other health professional schools and organizations. Serves on Academic Affairs and AAMC committees/taskforces as appropriate
Leads knowledge management for the Mission-Aligned Selection and Retention unit and THCW portfolio: Devises strategies to effectively capture, manage, and search learning resources Identifies and curates learning-related content and ensures increased visibility, organization and access to online collections
Supports the development and/or expansion of communities of practice (CoPs) for knowledge sharing
Designs and facilitates effective knowledge-sharing and learning activities, in conjunction with CoP leaders, such as webinars, after-action reviews, and events
Contributes to the identification, professionalization, and systemization of promising work so that it can be replicated by other medical education professionals
Encourages and facilitates internal knowledge exchange (e.g., sharing insights from conferences and external events) to strengthen portfolio learning
Supports Organizational Development Efforts For The THCW Portfolio: Reviews and updates onboarding materials for new hires in the portfolio
Develops tools and templates rooted in futures thinking to help the portfolio anticipate trends and prepare for strategic pivots
Collaborates with portfolio leadership to plan and implement portfolio retreats and professional development
Assists with mentoring and coaching for portfolio interns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, communications, or a related field
8 - 10 years of related work experience
1 - 3 years of experience managing a specialized program
Experience applying adult learning theory and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, backward design)
Designing both instructor-led and self-paced content (virtual and in-person)
Applied use of tools like Articulate Rise/Storyline, Canva, Zoom, Google Workspace, or similar
Collaboration with subject matter experts and center learner voice and equity in design
Certificate in instructional design or learning experience design (LXD)
Preferred
Master's degree in instructional design, education, or a related field
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in leveraging multimedia technologies—such as video production, interactive tools, and virtual platforms—to design and develop engaging, accessible, and effective learning offerings
Experience in project-based or cross-functional team settings
Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Background in nonprofit learning environments
Evaluating learning outcomes or facilitating learning events
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
Company
AAMC
The AAMC’s strong sense of community and professionalism fosters an environment that supports the career and personal goals of its staff.
501-1000 employees
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