DESIGN STRATEGIST, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise is seeking a Design Strategist, Executive Education to design scalable learning experiences across programs, including online and immersive formats. You will collaborate with faculty, product teams, and industry partners to craft engaging courses that leverage AI and modern pedagogy.

You will apply evidence-based learning science, ensure accessibility, and work with Canvas and authoring tools to deliver high-quality experiences that advance

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.
• Experience designing and developing asynchronous online courses, synchronous immersion experiences, and hybrid combinations.
• Experience applying instructional design methodologies such as backward design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop High-Impact Learning Experiences meeting accessibility and UDL standards.
• Design assessments and activities to support skill development and authentic outcomes.
• Collaborate with multimedia specialists, instructional technologists, and course managers to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Instructional design

AI in education

Collaborative design

Canvas

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience in relevant field

Tools

Canvas

Articulate Rise

Storyline

H5P

Job description

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.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $73,000 per year, DOE

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

• Ensure course materials meet accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards
• Design assessments and learning activities that support skill development and authentic learning outcomes
• Collaborate with multimedia specialists, instructional technologists, and course managers to ensure high-quality course delivery

Leverage AI and Emerging Technologies in Course Design

• Apply responsible and ethical AI practices aligned with ASU’s Principled Innovation framework
• Support experimentation and pilot initiatives involving new educational technologies

Support Portfolio-Wide Course Development and Strategic Initiatives

• Use learner engagement and success data to inform course revisions and improvements
• Support course launch readiness through quality assurance (QA) review and pre-launch preparation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent course design standards across offerings

Collaboration and Professional Contribution

• Effectively engage with senior stakeholders, faculty, and external partners when applicable
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through workshops, documentation, and team presentations

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in corporate education and training, learning and development, executive education, and career education.
• Experience designing and developing asynchronous online courses, synchronous immersion experiences, and hybrid combinations.
• Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies such as backward design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Experience using learning technologies such as Canvas, Articulate Rise, Storyline, H5P, or similar rapid authoring tools.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Experience integrating multimedia, interactive learning elements, and technology-enhanced learning strategies.
• Experience applying data-informed approaches to course design and continuous improvement.
• Experience working with or evaluating artificial intelligence tools in instructional design workflows.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG.

Department Statement

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/.

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About Arizona State University

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This NewAmerican University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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