Director of Learning Content Strategy and Development

AACSB is the world’s leading voice in business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), intelligence and thought leadership, and learning and development (e.g., conferences, seminars, digital learning) opportunities to over 1,800 member organizations and more than 1000+ accredited business schools in over 100 countries and territories. AACSB’s core values of quality, community, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and ethics are all viewed through a global lens in our collective commitment to transform business education for positive societal impact. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB connects educators, students, and business to develop the next generation of great leaders.

The Director of Learning Content Strategy and Development is a strategic role focused on leading the AACSB seminar, webinar and digital product business. This individual will have extensive experience in developing product strategy, instructional design, learning management systems, and multi-modal learning experiences. They will lead efforts to ensure content is accessible, engaging, and relevant on a global scale, manage external partnerships and vendors, and leverage data to inform continuous improvement. The role demands strong leadership, innovation and quality assurance in learning content development, requiring collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support educational goals and learner outcomes. 

How you will Contribute

• Design and implement innovative educational frameworks to improve learning outcomes. 
• Develop a comprehensive learning content strategy that supports organizational goals and member learning needs.  
• Ensure learning materials comply with legal and practical accessibility standards to make content inclusive and accessible to all learners. 
• Design learning experiences across in-person, virtual, blended, and asynchronous formats. 
• Efficiently leverage virtual learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enhance learning delivery and engagement and streamline processes.  
• Lead the development of engaging and effective learning content from ideation through to execution. 
• Establish and manage success criteria for learning content, using program data and insights for continuous improvement. 
• Set up and oversee global Program Advisory Councils to incorporate learner feedback, ensuring content relevance and impact. 
• Design learning content for a global audience while addressing regional specificities for broader relevance and engagement. 
• Collaborate with business leaders and educational institutions to develop tailored learning solutions. 
• Lead the development of Certification products, including managing job task analysis projects   
• Analyze marketing performance to optimize strategies and improve program registration rates. 
• Explore and establish content distribution partnerships to expand reach and impact. 
• Manage external content developers and eLearning vendors to ensure quality and strategic objectives are met. 

• Develop and facilitate master trainer programs, leading train-the-trainer sessions to empower educators and trainers. 
• Collaborate with marketing to bring products to market. 
• Lead seminar global scheduling strategy. 
• Recruit and onboard faculty globally to teach seminars.  

Requirements

• Fluency in the English language
• Previous leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to manage teams, projects, and resources effectively 
• MA/MS degree in Learning and Development, Instructional Design, OD 
• Strong understanding of virtual platforms and learning management systems 
• Experience developing certification products  
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience   
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally 10-15% 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in instructional design, talent development, or related fields 
• Proficiency in a second language or experience in developing multilingual content may be advantageous, especially for organizations with a global presence

Why join AACSB?

We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say our benefits, location, flexible work environment, and their colleagues are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefit package, including generous vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, 403B, short and long-term disability, life insurance, wellness allowance, tuition reimbursement, and a hybrid work environment.