Curriculum Designer for Higher Education Leadership

The Aspen Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The Aspen Institute seeks a Curriculum Manager in Washington, DC to advance its College Excellence Program. You will design field-facing instructional content, case studies, and tools for college leaders, with a focus on leadership development and postsecondary reform.

The role requires five years in instructional design or curriculum development, strong collaboration across teams, and the ability to translate research into practical learning assets.

Qualifications

• Experience designing learning experiences for higher education leadership or executive audiences.
• Ability to translate research into field-facing content and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to translate data into actionable outputs.

Responsibilities

• Design clear instructional content, curricular maps, and facilitator guides.
• Develop in-person, hybrid, and asynchronous sessions for college leaders and presidents.
• Coordinate quality reviews and production schedules for learning assets.
• Collaborate with senior fellows and project teams to incorporate new research.
• Manage project timelines and ensure adherence to brand standards.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Adult learning theory

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Aspen Institute seeks a Curriculum Manager in Washington, DC to advance its College Excellence Program. You will design field-facing instructional content, case studies, and tools for college leaders, with a focus on leadership development and postsecondary reform.

The role requires five years in instructional design or curriculum development, strong collaboration across teams, and the ability to translate research into practical learning assets.