Learning Strategist and Program Lead

Overview

Who We Are The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.

Benefits

At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• 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

Leads the design, creation, and delivery of innovative, engaging, actionable learning strategies, experiences, tools, and resources for the Mission-Aligned Selection and Retention (MASR) unit. Serves as the technical leader in creating engagement and effective learning experiences with creative and technical expertise and a deep understanding of adult learning principles and knowledge management. Leads the strategic advancement and content development and curation for the Holistic Student Support body of work with guidance from the Director, Mission-Aligned Selection and Retention.

• 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: 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…