Assistant Director, Learning and Program Development

Assistant Director, Learning And Program Development

The Assistant Director, Learning and Program Development, is a key role within the Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education (Stanford CME). We are looking for a leader who sets strategy while also contributing hands-on to program design and deliverya true leader-doer. This position is responsible for shaping the strategy, design, and continuous advancement of innovative, learner-centered curricula that serve healthcare professionals across disciplines.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Assistant Director will provide thought leadership in curriculum development, partner with faculty and subject matter experts, and ensure that educational programs align with institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and the latest advances in learning science and professional development. This position drives educational strategy and program innovation at scale, ensuring that Stanford CME remains at the forefront of advancing patient care through education.

This position is eligible for full-time remote work from within the United States with periodic visits to campus, subject to operational needs. In addition, a shared touchdown workspace is available for staff who wish to work onsite occasionally.

Core duties include :

• Leading the development and execution of a comprehensive curriculum strategy that enhances the impact and reach of Stanford CME programs.
• Collaborating with faculty, clinicians, and content experts to co-create innovative, evidence-informed educational programs across in-person, blended, and digital modalities.
• Providing strategic oversight for the design and delivery of cohort-based courses, short-form professional programs, and executive education initiatives that advance institutional goals.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to faculty and senior leaders, offering expertise on curriculum innovation, learner engagement, and the integration of emerging educational approaches.
• Guiding instructional designers, media specialists, and vendor partners in producing high-quality learning experiences that reflect best practices in adult learning and medical education.
• Establishing evaluation strategies that measure educational effectiveness, applying learner analytics and outcome data to drive continuous improvement.
• Representing Stanford CME in cross-campus and national discussions on curriculum innovation, sharing best practices, and positioning the Center as a thought leader in continuing professional development.
• Overseeing vendor relationships and technology partnerships to ensure alignment with strategic learning goals.
• Advocating for resources and institutional support to scale innovative programs and sustain programmatic excellence.

Why join us? This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative learning initiatives within a world-class institution. The Assistant Director, Learning and Program Development, will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of continuing medical education at Stanford, ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to innovative, high-impact programs that advance excellence in clinical practice and patient care.

Education & experience (required) : Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities (required) : Excellent management skills. Demonstrated ability to develop departmental budgets, timelines, goals and schedules. Demonstrated ability to present new projects and goals to senior management; defend / advocate those projects as needed. Ability to provide thought leadership in learning system design and development, and its relationship to performance improvement. Demonstrated effectiveness in consulting with subject matter experts to assess learning needs and recommend high-impact learning solutions and learning curricula. Demonstrated proficiency in explain and applying instructional design theory, models, and best practices. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, learning team members, vendor partners, and business partners to create a learning environment that is service orientated, supportive, engaging and effective for adult and nontraditional learners. Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials.

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This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $110,250 to $148,800 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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