Director of Curriculum and Learning Strategy - AACSB International

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 Curriculum and Learning Strategy is responsible for the development of a portfolio of high-quality interactive learning content for in-person, self-study, and virtually led professional development programs. This strategic role focuses on the design, growth, and delivery of innovative multi-modal learning experiences that aid today’s higher education professionals in honing their skills and shaping higher education programs to create the next generation of great leaders.

This individual will have extensive experience in curriculum and instructional design, learning management systems, and delivery. 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 in 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:

• Develop a comprehensive learning content strategy that supports organizational goals and personalized learning journeys.
• Leverages an entrepreneurial mindset to transform content into revenue generating programs and activities.
• Proactively completes practice analyses, consulting with AACSB volunteer leaders and members to identify required skills and knowledge for specific roles and industries, understand learning needs and tailor programs to address learning and development gaps.
• Leads development and programmatic planning efforts for the development and execution of engaging and effective content through the AACSB’s Academy and coordinating seminar curriculum.
• Design learning content for a global audience while addressing regional specificities for broader relevance and engagement.
• Design learning experiences across in-person, virtual, blended, and asynchronous formats.
• 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.
• Ensure learning materials comply with legal and practical accessibility standards to make content inclusive and accessible to all learners.
• Establish and manage success criteria for learning content, using program data and insights for continuous improvement.
• Set up and oversee Program Advisory Councils to incorporate learner feedback, ensuring content relevance and impact.
• Collaborate with business leaders and educational institutions to develop tailored learning solutions.
• Create certification programs that validate learner achievements and competencies.
• Inspire content innovation and maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and learner engagement.
• Analyze marketing performance to optimize strategies and improve program registration rates.

Requirements

• Fluency in the English language
• Master’s degree in a related field and at least seven (7) years of Higher Education, Learning & Development, Professional Development Program Management and/or Leadership Development experience
• Experience leveraging LMS systems to develop and implement competency-based learning plans and utilizing assessment tool insights to revise educational approaches to achieve outcome goals
• Proven history of designing and managing complex programs and successfully implementing effective learning experiences
• Track record of proactive and effective partnerships with key stakeholders where you ensured timely delivery of services and achievement of business goals
• Ability to see the big picture with a curious and inquisitive mindset that drives innovation to increase efficiency and effectiveness of learning programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field and at least 10 years of Higher Education, Learning & Development, Professional Development Program Management and/or Leadership Development experience

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.