Executive Learning Architect

Aspen Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and prescribed

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program (ESP) seeks an Associate Director, Executive Learning Design to architect executive-level learning for senior education leaders and policymakers. You will bridge strategy, policy insight, and transformative cohort experiences, serving on the ESP leadership team and shaping multi-year learning arcs across flagship networks.

Ideal candidates bring deep executive presence, sophisticated pedagogy, and a track record of aligning learning design with

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive leadership designing experiential, action-oriented learning for executive networks and public-sector leaders.
• Strong ability to translate policy insight into executive learning experiences.
• Expertise in seminar-style inquiry, case-method learning, and peer learning.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams across large organizations.
• Ability to travel and be present on-site during program events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the ESP Executive Leadership Team, shaping priorities and strategic direction.
• Design multi-year learning arcs and executive cohort experiences for high-profile networks.
• Curate faculty and external content to align with the cohort’s strategic trajectory.
• Lead convenings, coach moderators, and adapt sessions to evolving needs and dynamics.
• Codify and elevate the Aspen learning design methodology across the ESP portfolio.

Skills

Executive Learning Design

Curriculum Architecture

Facilitation & Dialogue Design

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Travel & On-site Leadership

Job description

The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program (ESP) seeks an Associate Director, Executive Learning Design to architect executive-level learning for senior education leaders and policymakers. You will bridge strategy, policy insight, and transformative cohort experiences, serving on the ESP leadership team and shaping multi-year learning arcs across flagship networks.

Ideal candidates bring deep executive presence, sophisticated pedagogy, and a track record of aligning learning design with