Executive Director of Enterprise Learning

Job no: 494856
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Categories: Other, Executive

Job Title: Executive Director of Enterprise Learning

Reporting Relationship: Vice President of Enterprises & Partnerships

Unit: National & Global

Department: Enterprise Accelerator

Campus

Location:

Indianapolis Ed Center North - Indianapolis, IN

Summary of Position: The Executive Director of Enterprise Learning leads IWU's Talent Studio—a leader's concierge workforce partner for the AI era. Talent Studio serves as the university's fractional L&D solution, extending IWU's reach beyond degrees through integrated learning and growth offerings: online training (AI enablement and skills-based credentials), transformative in-person experiences, and expert 1:1 coaching. This role combines chief product officer and operational leader responsibilities, managing P&L while translating business challenges into customized learning solutions that deliver measurable impact.

The Executive Director partners closely with organizational clients to understand talent challenges, then orchestrates university-backed training and credentials that create immediate value with the option to stack toward degrees. The ideal candidate excels at custom solution design, leads matrixed teams effectively, facilitates meaningful client partnerships, and bridges corporate workforce needs with university excellence. Direct reports include Director of Resource Development and Director of Learner and Partner Success, with matrixed relationships to Leadership by Design and Bold Path Coaching leaders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Talent Studio Integration
  • Lead Talent Studio as IWU's integrated fractional L&D partner serving organizational clients
  • Develop product strategy across online training, transformative experiences, and expert coaching
  • Position Talent Studio as a leader's concierge workforce partner for the AI era
  • Manage P&L while partnering with Leadership by Design and Bold Path 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 IWU's academic capabilities
  • Ensure university-backed credentials deliver measurable business impact and immediate value
  • Partner with IWU academic leaders to 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 and learning guides – 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 Bold Path 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 Bold Path Coaching leaders
  • Partner with academic teams and DeVoe School to bridge academic excellence with business needs
  • Foster culture of innovation, client‑centricity, and excellence…