Design Strategist, Executive Education
Job Profile
Instructional Technologist 3
Job Family
Instructional Design and Technology
Time Type
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Description
The Design Strategist, Executive Education within ASU’s Learning Enterprise Learning Design team designs and develops innovative, scalable learning experiences that support diverse learners across academic, career, and professional pathways. This role focuses on high-impact, complex learning experiences that often involve external partners, workforce-aligned programs, and strategic initiatives across the Learning Enterprise portfolio.
This person will collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, product teams, and industry partners to design high-quality learning experiences delivered through a variety of platforms and modalities, including online asynchronous and synchronous immersion classes. These offerings may include Universal Learner Courses, Career and Professional Learning programs, executive education, and other learning innovations that expand access to education and career opportunities.
In this role, you will apply evidence-based learning science, modern pedagogical practices, and emerging educational technologies to design engaging and effective learning experiences. Design Strategists are expected to leverage tools such as Canvas and modern authoring platforms, while also integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools into the course design and development process in ways that enhance learner experience and instructional efficiency.
You will be assigned to projects across the Learning Design portfolio and frequently contribute to complex, cross-functional initiatives requiring a high degree of autonomy, stakeholder management, and design judgment.
The successful candidate will design courses for asynchronous online learners and synchronous immersion learners and contribute to the ongoing improvement of design frameworks, templates, and processes. Designers will also use learner data, engagement metrics, and feedback to inform course revisions and continuous improvement.
This role is based at ASU’s Tempe campus. A fingerprint background check is a mandatory step in the hiring process.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $73,000 per year, DOE
Essential Duties
By the end of the first year in the position, the Design Strategist, Executive Education will contribute to the Learning Design team in the following ways:
Design and Develop High-Impact Learning Experiences
The Instructional Designer (Ex-Ed/CPL) will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design high-quality courses and learning experiences that support diverse learner populations across academic and professional contexts.
Responsibilities include
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Partner with faculty, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to design and develop high-quality learning experiences across modalities, including synchronous in-person, live online, hybrid, and asynchronous formats as needed
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Lead or contribute to complex design projects, including those involving external partners, workforce-aligned programs, or accelerated development timelines
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Apply backward design to align learning objectives, instructional materials, and assessments
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Design courses and learning assets using evidence-based learning science and modern instructional design frameworks
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Develop course materials and activities in the learning management system (LMS), including Canvas and other learning platforms
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Build and integrate multimedia learning assets using rapid authoring tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, H5P, and other learning technologies
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Ensure course materials meet accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards
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Design assessments and learning activities that support skill development and authentic learning outcomes
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Collaborate with multimedia specialists, instructional technologists, and course managers to ensure high-quality course delivery
Leverage AI and Emerging Technologies in Course Design
Responsibilities include
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Integrate AI-enabled tools into course design and development workflows
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Explore AI-supported learning experiences such as automated feedback, adaptive content, and scalable assessment strategies
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Evaluate emerging learning technologies and recommend their application across a range of learning contexts
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Apply responsible and ethical AI practices aligned with ASU’s Principled Innovation framework
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Support experimentation and pilot initiatives involving new educational technologies
Support Portfolio-Wide Course Development and Strategic Initiatives
Responsibilities include
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Design and develop courses and learning experiences across multiple program areas including Universal Learner Courses, Career and Professional Learning, executive education, and other learning initiatives
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Contribute to high-priority or strategic projects that require coordination across teams, partners, or business units
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Maintain and update existing courses within the portfolio to ensure relevance, quality, and alignment with evolving learner and market needs
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Review courses against established Learning Design principles and quality standards
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Use learner engagement and success data to inform course revisions and improvements
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Support course launch readiness through quality assurance (QA) review and pre-launch preparation
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent course design standards across offerings
Collaboration and Professional Contribution
Responsibilities include
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Collaborate with instructional designers, online course managers, faculty experts, product teams, and technology specialists
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Effectively engage with senior stakeholders, faculty, and external partners when applicable
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Participate in design reviews, portfolio discussions, and team working sessions
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Share best practices and innovations in instructional design with the Learning Design team
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Remain current with emerging research and trends in instructional design, learning science, and educational technology
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Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through workshops, documentation, and team presentations
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
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Experience in corporate education and training, learning and development, executive education, and career education.
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Experience designing and developing asynchronous online courses, synchronous immersion experiences, and hybrid combinations.
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Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies such as backward design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
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Experience using learning technologies such as Canvas, Articulate Rise, Storyline, H5P, or similar rapid authoring tools.
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Experience collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, and interdisciplinary project teams.
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Experience integrating multimedia, interactive learning elements, and technology-enhanced learning strategies.
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Experience applying data-informed approaches to course design and continuous improvement.
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Experience working with or evaluating artificial intelligence tools in instructional design workflows.
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Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG.
Working Environment
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Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
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Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
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Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
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May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.
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Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Department Statement
About Learning Enterprise
ASU’s Learning Enterprise expands universal access to opportunity for learners – at every stage in life. Serving over 1.2 million learners in over 150 countries worldwide, we're reimagining the role of universities in society as catalysts of economic and social mobility, guided by the belief that all learners can harness education as a ladder of opportunity. Our programs meet learners wherever they are, removing the barriers while prioritizing belonging and support. Through ASU’s Learning Enterprise, it’s easy to get started on your learning journey – and there’s no limit to where you can go. Learn more at https://learning.asu.edu/.
At Learning Enterprise, we share a common set of values that guide our work and collaboration:
Scrappy. We are undaunted by challenges. We remain undeterred by anything that stands in the way of moving our vision forward. If we fall, we get up, over and over again. If it doesn’t exist, we create it. If something doesn’t work, we try something else.
Driven. We always push to be better for ourselves, for each other, and for our students. We are not defeated or guided by the status quo. We see what could be and relentlessly pursue it.
Intentional Architects. We know our attitude towards what we are doing will determine our success. We see the big picture and take deep pride in building every block that makes up our long-term vision. We are motivated by the potential of a transformed future while remaining firmly focused on tending to the tasks in front of us today.
Leading from the heart. We deeply care about people and their well-being. Everyone is unconditionally supported. We believe in human potential and invest in continuous growth.
Candid collaborators....