Executive Director of Enterprise Learning

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Talent Studio Integration
  • Lead Talent Studio as IWUs integrated fractional L&D partner serving organizational clients
  • Develop product strategy across online training transformative experiences and expert coaching
  • Position Talent Studio as a leaders concierge workforce partner for the AI era
  • Manage P&L while partnering with Leadership by Design and BoldPath Coaching product leads
  • Collaborate with VP of Enterprises & Partnerships on strategic planning and market positioning
    
    
• Client Partnership and Custom Solution Development
  • Engage with qualified leads to facilitate exploration conversations and demonstrate Talent Studio value
  • Translate business challenges into customized learning solutions
  • Co-design and ensure quality delivery of integrated solutions across online training in-person experiences and coaching
  • Serve as bridge between business needs and IWUs academic capabilities
  • Ensure university-backed credentials deliver measurable business impact and immediate value
  • Partnering with IWU academic leaders create stackable pathways with option to build toward degrees
  • Explore and develop skills-based learning delivery and assessment in collaboration with employer skills mapping initiatives and state-wide and national skills conversations
  • Own ongoing client success and partnership experience post-sale
    
    
• Delivery Excellence and Quality Assurance
  • Recruit and coordinate subject matter experts (to shape learning modules) and learning guides (to work with learners through select certificates) - primarily IWU faculty/adjuncts occasionally external practitioners
  • Establish quality standards for facilitators coaches instructors and content
  • Oversee program implementation in AI-driven LMS and delivery of in-person experiences
  • Coordinate with Leadership by Design and BoldPath Coaching leaders on delivery excellence
  • Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
    
    
• Operations and Performance Management
  • Maintain P&L responsibility and budget management for Talent Studio
  • Monitor enrollment completion rates business outcomes and client satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and funding requirements where applicable
  • Drive data-driven decision-making across solution design delivery and client success
    
    
• Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • Directly manage Director of Resource Development and Director of Learner and Partner Success
  • Maintain matrixed relationships with Leadership by Design and BoldPath Coaching leaders
  • Partner with academic teams and DeVoe School to bridge academic excellence with business needs
  • Foster culture of innovation client-centricity and excellence across Talent Studio
    
    

Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Required: Bachelors degree in education business instructional design workforce development or related field
• Preferred: Masters degree in education business administration instructional design learning technologies or related field
  
  

Experience

Preferred five to seven (5-7) years designing and delivering training programs corporate learning or workforce development
At least two to three (2-3) years in leadership roles managing teams budgets or programs
Demonstrated success creating custom solutions with measurable business impact

Required Skills

• Custom Solution Design and Client Partnership
  
  • Translate business challenges into effective integrated learning solutions
  • Deep consultative skillslisten understand and customize rather than apply templates
  • Design across multiple modalities (online in-person coaching) with measurable business impact
  • Build lasting client relationships and serve as trusted fractional L&D partner
  • Bridge business needs with academic capabilities
    
    
• Learning and Development Expertise
  
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and effective training design
  • Create stackable credentials and learning pathways that people complete and apply
  • Experience with LMS platforms blended delivery and skills-based assessment
  • Measure and demonstrate training impact and business outcomes
    
    
• Business Leadership
  
  • Manage budgets and P&L responsibility
  • Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in entrepreneurial environment
  • Make data-driven decisions and work effectively in matrixed relationships
  • Understand corporate talent development landscape and workforce challenges
    
    
• AI Knowledge and Workforce Trends
  
  • Conversational knowledge of AI tools and business applications (ChatGPT Claude Copilot etc.)
  • Discuss AI-era workforce development credibly with business leaders
  • Stay current with emerging workforce and learning trends
  • Note: We need strategic understanding not technical expertise
    
    
• Communication and Leadership
  
  • Excellent communication with C-suite leaders HR/L&D professionals faculty and learners
  • Lead develop and coach teams effectively
  • Facilitate exploration conversations and build trust across diverse stakeholders
  • Represent IWU and Talent Studio professionally in external settings
    
    
• Mission Alignment
  
  • Strong commitment to IWUs mission vision and Christian values
  • Passion for extending university impact beyond traditional degrees
  • Values-driven approach to client partnerships and human-centered growth
    
    
• Preferred Experience (Some Not All)
  
  • Corporate L&D talent development or organizational consulting background
  • Higher education or continuing education experience
  • Workforce development funding or credentialing knowledge
  • Coaching programs or leadership development initiatives
  • University faculty engagement or academic partnerships
  • B2B client support or enterprise sales experience
    
    
• Other Requirements
  
  • Travel as needed for client meetings and partnership development (approximately 10% or less)
  • Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to work flexible hours for client needs and team coordination
  • Proficiency with project management tools data analytics platforms and collaborative technology
    
    

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.