Leadership Development Program Leader

The Leadership Development Program Leader 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.

How you will make an impact:

• Apply instructional design principles to create engaging, learner-centered content and experiences, including interactive eLearning modules, videos, and classroom materials.
• Design and develop both online and in-person training programs tailored for faculty, staff, and physician audiences at the university and executive level. Leverage evidence-based education, cognitive learning theory, and instructional design methodologies to enhance learning outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams in designing, developing, and delivering new and existing 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 analyses.
• Recruit, train, and manage facilitators; collaborate on RFPs and vendor selection to ensure effective program delivery and alignment with AAMC procedures.
• Develop high-quality, engaging content aligned with learning objectives, including interactive eLearning modules, videos, and leadership assessments. Step in as a facilitator or content expert as needed.

• 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Education Technology, Instructional Design or related field
• Master's degree preferred, but extensive experience in leadership development and training may serve as a substitute for this requirement.
• 8 - 10 years of related work experience.
• 1 - 3 years of experience managing a specialized program.
• 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.
• Familiarity with rapid development tools (e.g., Articulate Studio, Captivate, Synthesia, Adobe Creative Cloud) is a plus.
• Proven expertise in managing complex projects, budgets, and multiple priorities, while adapting to change, navigating ambiguity, and delivering high-quality results.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, coupled with a foundational understanding of learning design processes to create effective and innovative learning experiences.
• Preferred Experience with programming in academic medicine.

Remote Work Eligibility

Compensation Grade Range

Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.

If a bachelor's degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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