Learning Designer

Role Overview

• The Learning Designer is primarily responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of online courses.
• Design and develop online courses in alignment with the established development queue and institutional design standards.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to support the efficient development of course materials while ensuring academic accuracy through SME validation and verification.
• Build courses within the Learning Management System (Moodle) following institutional templates and course design practices.
• Integrate multimedia, interactive learning experiences, and emerging instructional technologies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with SMEs to curate and validate course content and ensure accuracy, currency, and professional relevance.
• Maintain alignment with accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning principles throughout course development.
• Assist in training and mentoring contract or remote Learning Designers on course development processes and institutional standards.
• Review course outlines, design documents, and course builds to ensure alignment with instructional design practices, accessibility requirements, and institutional course standards.
• Support the development of internal documentation, tutorials, and resources that guide course development processes.
• Contribute to quality assurance practices that ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility across online courses.
• Review and update existing online courses to maintain quality and alignment with institutional standards.
• Support course revisions, including textbook updates, Open Educational Resource (OER) conversions, accessibility improvements, and other minor course updates.
• Address issues identified in active courses and assist in maintaining the overall quality and functionality of the online course catalog.
• Explore emerging instructional technologies, AI applications, and innovative course design approaches.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.
• Experience designing online courses or instructional materials in higher education or a similar learning environment.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (Moodle preferred).
• Experience with instructional design tools, web authoring tools, or multimedia development tools.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and their application in course design and development.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles, adult learning methodologies, learning outcomes alignment, and Universal Design for Learning.
• Basic knowledge of HTML editing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively within a virtual and cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution & Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short-term disability.
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Generous paid annual and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
• Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.