Director of Curriculum & Learning

Job Description

COMPANY HISTORY

MedCerts – a Stride Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – is a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of allied healthcare and IT (Information Technology), it serves individuals from all backgrounds, including the military and their families, career changers and the under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through Experiential Learning solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed over 50 career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 80,000 individuals across the country and partnered with over 500 American Job Centers and more than 1,000 healthcare and academic organizations to build talent pipelines, and provide the option of articulated college credit to our students. In 2020, MedCerts was acquired by Stride, Inc. Stride has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and post-secondary settings. For more information, visit medcerts.com.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As the Director of Curriculum & Learning you will lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-stakes adult learning programs. This role is responsible for creating exceptional, market-driven learning experiences that achieve high certification exam pass rates and drive meaningful career outcomes for learners.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in the health care space and IT and can lead a team building innovative, learner-centric programs at scale.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the end-to-end curriculum lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and iteration for all learning programs

• Identify market opportunities, emerging trends, and customer needs to drive innovation and competitive advantage in course offerings

• Conduct market research and gather customer feedback to inform product decisions and curriculum improvements

• Ensure all programs are designed with a learner-centric approach, optimizing engagement and knowledge retention for adult learners in an e-learning environment

• Partner with student services to monitor key program performance indicators (KPIs), such as student engagement, course completion rates, and ultimate certification pass rates

• Develop and manage the annual curriculum budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across development projects.

• Collaborate closely with certification bodies, staying in tune with updates to certification exams and ensuring program offerings remain in sync

• Own relationships with 3rd party vendors to support development and enhancement of the curriculum

• Ensure all content meets compliance and regulatory standards specific to professional credentialing and adult education

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing product team (including instructional designers, project managers and subject matter experts), fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability

• Apply a data-driven approach in decision making regarding content effectiveness and program optimization

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all learning science, adult education methodologies, and instructional design best practices across the organization

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in instructional design and technology, education technology or other related fields. Applicable experience will be considered in lieu of this requirement

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in product and curriculum development, ideally in the education and certification space

• Knowledge of adult education trends, certification processes, and e-learning technologies

• Proven success in designing programs that lead to high-stakes vocational or professional certifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with federal and state education compliance requirements and digital accessibility standards, including WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

• Demonstrated proficiency with e-learning and LMS platforms, including experience managing configuration, integration, and utilization of industry-leading systems

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach in decision making

• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is fully remote, work-from-home. This is a remote position in which work will be completed during normal business hours (approximately 8:30am – 5:00pm EST) Monday through Friday, with some weekends and/or evenings required. Some domestic travel may be required, including some overnight.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: MedCerts, aStride, Inc. Company, considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Compensation will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be between $72,940.5 and $134,748.25. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.