Learning Experience Designer

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sr. Director, Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) and with oversight from the Manger, LXD, the Learning Experience Designer (LXD) creates innovative and engaging online professional development and continuing education courses by employing current online teaching and learning methodologies. Works with subject matter experts to design and develop courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional development levels. The LXD aligns competencies, assessments, and learning objects to optimize the learning experience. Works in collaboration with team members to oversee project management processes and resources, project documents, and other related materials. Collaborates with team members to ensure new programs align with industry credentials, are engaging for learners, and support workforce needs with components that help learners apply concepts learned.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct needs assessment and initial analysis as part of the collaboration with Faculty and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Employ teaching and learning best practices into the development of online content.
• Assist in integrating credential and badging opportunities associated with national trends and workforce standards.
• Consult with Product Managers, SMEs, academic, and administrative team members on online course curriculum development by:
• Designing and providing recommendations for custom multimedia activities and other engaging course elements.
• Developing and consulting on appropriate assessment strategies.
• Conducting training and coaching on best practices for online course design.
• Design and build courses by:
• Evaluating course materials to ensure that online course curriculum is consistent with requirements as specified by SMEs.
• Planning, conceptualizing, and organizing multimedia and design projects.
• Assisting with design decisions and creation of original content.
• Designing and developing effective custom multimedia content.
• For Professional and Continuing Education courses:
• Coordinate with SMEs, faculty, Curriculum and Assessment, and Multimedia Design teams to transform content into engaging learning elements.
• Design innovative and engaging online courses while incorporating digital media into the e-learning platform.
• Translate content provided by SMEs into instructional content through original and modified course materials, design mockups and visuals, scenarios and simulations, storyboards, and other documentation.
• Create job aids and tutorials to assist with online course delivery tools and/or platforms.
• Align competencies at the micro- to macro-level, create formative assessment, aligned learning objects, and adaptive instructional strategies.
• Assist in developing and maintaining online teaching and learning standards/framework for institutional course development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A 

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in eLearning design and development.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience developing courses in a corporate, educational, or freelance environment or commensurate experience in instruction, curriculum development, research and assessment, training, or online pedagogy required.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience with at least one or more of the following required:
  • Online course creation within hosting platforms such as Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas
  • Online learning or training and development tools such as Articulate Storyline or Rise, Kaltura, Videoscribe, Piktochart
  • Experience in higher education preferred.
• All skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills: 

• Intermediate knowledge of a learning management system(s).
• Intermediate knowledge in education and training, developing original e-learning content, or the employment of instructional design systems methodologies in the development of online curricula.
• Experience in content development, curriculum development, and training.
• Strong knowledge of Internet terms, technologies, and protocols.
• Experience in academic planning, assessment, accreditation, and certification.
• Ability to conduct research through a variety of methods.
• Knowledgeable in adult education in the academic and training environment.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and follow-through, as well as the ability to organize a multitude of tasks under time constraints.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities including interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, deadlines, and frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to drive towards achieving measurable and challenging goals to support organizational success.
• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personnel.

Location: Remote

Travel: No Travel Required

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For Part-time benefits, please click here.

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $56,890.00 – $76,800.00

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff and serves over 41,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our diverse student population, including adult learners and working professionals. 

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.

About Organization

At National University, we believe it’s not just about the degrees our students earn, but the degree to which they use them.

Since 1971, we have supported working professionals who want to be a powerful force for positive change. That’s why we make education accessible to adults who live and work in the real world. It’s why we were the first to develop a flexible, one-class-per-month format. It’s why we offer more than 120 graduate and undergraduate degree programs. And it’s why we will continue to innovate and leave a mark on people who will one day leave their mark on the world.

We embrace diversity. Because it brings a new perspective to every industry. Our classes and faculty are made up of an eclectic mix of people who reflect our different communities and have the influence to shape where we’re headed.

We do all this because we care. About our students. Our staff. Our supporters and our community. We are a private, nonprofit institution that does not answer to shareholders. We invest our money back into making improvements so that the people who come here can do the same.

We know our legacy does not end when our students graduate. It begins.