Director of Learning Programs

About Stepful

Stepful is transforming allied healthcare education by providing affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-enhanced programs that enable learners, regardless of their background, to pursue high-demand healthcare careers. Beyond individual training, Stepful collaborates with top healthcare providers to help address the national shortage of healthcare professionals. Graduates serve major employers such as CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Supported by investors including Y Combinator and Oak HC/FT, Stepful was recognized as the #1 EdTech company in the US by TIME in 2025.

Core Values

• Care first: Committed to doing whatever it takes for student success.
• Learn quickly: Emphasize testing, data-driven learning, and iteration.
• Build together: Collaborative approach to achieve shared success.
• Own it: Taking initiative and pride in work.

Role Overview

The Director of Learning Programs will craft and oversee the strategic learning vision across Stepful’s growing suite of healthcare education programs. Responsibilities include managing curriculum quality, designing instructional delivery methods, orchestrating clinical rotations, and driving continuous outcome improvement. The role involves leading a team comprised of curriculum developers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts while collaborating with Product, Operations, Compliance, and healthcare partners. Reporting directly to the SVP of Learning and Operations, this role requires a hands-on leader skilled at creating scalable systems and using data for enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a learning strategy aligned with student needs, business goals, and workforce demand.
• Own the roadmap for launching new curricula, upgrades, assessments, and diverse learning modes.
• Lead end-to-end development and introduction of high-quality online and blended healthcare programs.
• Establish scalable processes for curriculum development and maintenance across multiple programs.
• Innovate by applying AI and new technologies for personalized learning and improved engagement.
• Engage with healthcare employers and academic bodies to understand evolving industry and workforce requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Compliance, and Workforce Solutions to enhance experiences based on stakeholder feedback.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Over 10 years’ experience in online/blended learning, curriculum design, academic program management, or education operations.
• Background in healthcare education, educational technology, or workforce development sectors.
• Proven leadership of teams including curriculum developers and instructional designers.
• Strong analytical skills to leverage data for improved educational outcomes.
• Ability to simplify complex healthcare or technical content into accessible learning materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities.
• Capacity to excel in dynamic, fast-paced, and uncertain environments.
• A passion for empowering students through education.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Clinical experience or prior involvement in designing healthcare-focused curriculum and learning experiences.

Interview Process

• Introductory discussion with Talent Acquisition representative.
• Interview with Hiring Manager.
• Take-home assignment evaluation.
• Virtual panel interview.
• On-site panel interview.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $180,000 to $210,000 per year.
• Equity ownership opportunities.
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plans.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and commuter benefits.
• Learning stipends.
• Open vacation policy.

Equal Opportunity

Stepful is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or any legally protected status.

Additional Information

This opportunity is based in New York City and requires US citizenship or valid visa to work. The role demands strategic leadership in operational learning program management within healthcare education.