Sr Learning Experience Designer

Covista•Remote, REMOTE

1d•$70,696 - $124,230

About The Position

The Senior Learning Experience Designer serves as the educational design strategist for the Center for Academic & Research Excellence (CARE), leading the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative faculty learning experiences that support teaching excellence, scholarship, continuing professional development, and institutional strategic initiatives. This role partners with faculty, academic leaders, and subject matter experts to transform learning needs into engaging, technology-enabled educational solutions, including workshops, institutes, Communities of Practice, stackable microcredentials, and online learning experiences. The Senior Learning Experience Designer provides expertise in instructional design, educational technology, multimedia development, and learning analytics while driving continuous improvement, educational innovation, and scalable learning ecosystems across the university.

Requirements

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Adult Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Organizational Learning, or related field Required
Association for Talent Development (ATD) credential (APTD or CPTD) Required
Instructure Canvas Certifications Required
7+ years learning experience design, instructional design, faculty development, organizational learning, or professional development Required
5+ years higher education experience Required
Expertise in learning experience design and instructional design methodologies.
Knowledge of adult learning theory, andragogy, assessment design, curriculum development, and educational evaluation.
Ability to conduct learning needs assessments, performance analyses, and gap analyses.
Expertise designing competency-based, self-paced, instructor-led, hybrid, and online learning experiences.
Advanced proficiency with Canvas LMS and enterprise learning technologies.
Experience developing multimedia learning assets using Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, H5P, Canva, Microsoft 365, and related technologies.
AI literacy with demonstrated ability to leverage generative AI tools to improve learning design, workflow efficiency, and learner engagement.
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Strong project management, facilitation, communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build collaborative partnerships across academic and administrative units.
Strong analytical, organizational, and continuous improvement skills.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Learning Sciences, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Adult Education, or related discipline Preferred
Canvas Certified Technical Administrator Preferred
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) training/certification Preferred
IAAP or WCAG accessibility certification Preferred
AI, instructional technology, or learning analytics certifications Preferred
Experience designing faculty learning programs and stackable microcredentials Preferred
Experience teaching in higher education Preferred
Experience supporting accredited continuing professional development or professional credentialing Preferred
Experience serving as a Canvas or LMS administrator Preferred

Responsibilities

Leads discovery activities, including learning needs assessments, performance analyses, stakeholder consultations, and educational planning.
Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates faculty learning experiences, including workshops, institutes, Communities of Practice, stackable microcredentials, continuing professional development activities, and online learning.
Partners with faculty, academic leaders, and subject matter experts to design evidence-based learning solutions aligned with institutional priorities.
Builds engaging courses and digital learning experiences within Canvas and other learning technologies using evidence-based instructional design principles.
Develops facilitator guides, participant workbooks, learner manuals, templates, toolkits, multimedia assets, storyboards, assessments, and implementation resources.
Applies expertise in adult learning theory, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility standards, and inclusive educational practices.
Serves as the educational technology and multimedia specialist, leveraging Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, H5P, Camtasia, Canva, Microsoft 365, AI technologies, and other instructional tools to create engaging learning experiences.
Designs prototypes, pilots innovative educational solutions, and recommends emerging technologies that improve learner engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Coaches faculty subject matter experts and mentors learning design partners throughout the educational design process.
Supports accreditation, continuing professional development, scholarship initiatives, and educational quality improvement through planning, evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
Analyzes learner data, learning analytics, and evaluation results to continuously improve educational effectiveness.
Manages multiple strategic projects while ensuring quality, timelines, stakeholder engagement, and successful implementation.