Director, Learning Design

Stepful

Director of Learning Design at Stepful contributes to healthcare education strategy and program development. Leading curriculum teams to improve student outcomes through innovative learning modalities.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the vision and strategy for Stepful’s learning offering based on student needs, business priorities, and healthcare workforce demand.
Develop and own the roadmap for new programs, curriculum improvements, assessments, and learning modalities.
Lead the end-to-end development and launch of high-quality online and blended healthcare programs.
Build repeatable processes to develop, maintain, and improve curriculum efficiently across a growing portfolio of programs.
Develop new learning modalities and apply AI and emerging technologies to personalize learning, improve engagement, and strengthen skill development.
Build strong relationships with healthcare employers, academic experts, and industry organizations to understand emerging learning and workforce needs.
Partner closely with Operations, Compliance, and Workforce Solutions to incorporate student and instructor feedback and shape the broader learning experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in online or blended learning, curriculum development, academic program management, instructional design, or education operations.
Experience in healthcare education, EdTech, or workforce development.
Experience managing curriculum developers, instructional designers, subject matter experts, or other learning teams.
Highly analytical mindset, using data to improve learning experiences and student outcomes.
Ability to translate complex healthcare or technical subject matter into clear and effective learning experiences.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaborative skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Passion for helping students change their lives through access to education.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
Stepful closed the last week of December
15 work-from-anywhere days
10 public holidays observed for 2026

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Hard Skills & Tools

Curriculum ManagementProgram DevelopmentAssessment DesignLearning Modality DevelopmentAI Application in Education

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical MindsetAdaptability in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsPassion for Education