Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Affiliate and Partner Support

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Supervise the program implementation, instructional strategies, and strategic support model of the Global Curriculum & Instruction team across 17 countries while directly managing implementation projects.

• Create and implement the vision and operational framework for the Affiliate Support Team.

• Directly oversee and mentor regional and functional Global C&I Leads.

• Offer strategic advice, problem-solving assistance, and program implementation support to affiliate C&I leaders and CXOs.

• Act as a strategic thought partner to regional and country leadership regarding learning quality, instructional efficacy, and program execution.

• Assess the health of teaching and learning through regional engagement, individual meetings, implementation data, and learner outcomes.

• Identify risks and opportunities, assist in strategic decision-making, and address complex challenges related to stakeholders, implementation, and instructional quality.

• Lead Generation’s global instructor support strategy and manage initiatives like the Learning & Teaching rubric.

• Develop processes and spearhead initiatives aimed at improving program implementation and internal C&I operations.

• Refine instructional strategies for AI-enabled learning environments.

• Advance the instructional model for rapid instructor onboarding, coaching, and quality assurance as affiliates transition to a Training Service Provider delivery model.

• Establish the vision and instructional strategy for Generation Direct programs in Ghana, the United States, and Colombia, along with new direct-run regions or pilot projects.

• Formulate and implement instructional experiment strategies, oversee their adoption, and share insights across affiliates.

• Support Generation Direct operations by mentoring and supervising Generation Direct Leads.

• Conduct performance assessments, professional development, check-ins, recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for members of the Global C&I team.

• Lead the continuous enhancement of C&I processes, tools, and systems.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic adjustments, team structures, roles, responsibilities, and operational methods.

• Provide reports and actionable feedback to senior leadership regarding the effectiveness and impact of support services.

• Analyze performance metrics, pinpoint areas for improvement, and utilize data to drive decision-making.

• Oversee the global exchange of best practices in learning and teaching.

• Assist in the hiring, onboarding, and professional development of country C&I leaders and senior teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant educational field.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• At least 10 years of experience in instructional design, including multi-week programs based on needs analysis and active, practice-based learning experiences.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in establishing and leading high-performing teams.

• At least 5 years of instructional leadership experience.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to cultivate and manage relationships with senior stakeholders within complex organizational frameworks and partnerships.

• Strong project management skills, effectively managing multiple stakeholders and workflows under tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality standards.

• Extensive knowledge of adult learning theory, principles of curriculum development, and best practices in instructional design.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to leverage data for informed decision-making and to identify opportunities for program enhancement.

• Preferred experience in teaching and/or designing instructional content for adult learners from low-income, diverse backgrounds.

• Preferred experience in teaching and/or designing instructional materials for culturally diverse populations.

• Preferred experience in designing blended and fully online learning experiences.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Proactive approach to collaboration and solutions.

• Self-reflective and open to receiving and providing frequent feedback.

• Self-starter capable of thriving in a remote work setting.

• English CV/resume is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and coaching.

• A diverse and inclusive team and organizational culture.

• Chance to work in a dynamic global environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and global task forces.

• Opportunity to engage in AI-enabled learning strategies and global instructional initiatives.