Design Strategist, Executive Education

asu; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Design Strategist, Executive Education to craft scalable, high-impact learning experiences for diverse learners within the Learning Enterprise. You will collaborate with faculty, SMEs, product teams, and industry partners to design asynchronous online and synchronous immersive courses for the Learning Design portfolio.

You will apply evidence-based learning science, modern pedagogical practices, and emerging technologies, leveraging Canvas and other

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, product teams, and industry partners to design high-quality learning experiences across modalities.
• Lead or contribute to complex design projects with external partners or accelerated timelines.
• Apply backward design to align learning objectives, materials, and assessments.
• Design materials using evidence-based learning science and modern instructional design frameworks.
• Develop course materials in the learning management system (LMS), including Canvas.
• Build multimedia assets using tools like Articulate Rise, Storyline, and H5P.
• Ensure courses meet accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards.
• Design assessments and activities that foster skill development and authentic outcomes.
• Collaborate with multimedia specialists and course managers to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Canvas

AI in design

Articulate Rise

Storyline

H5P

UDL standards

LMS

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas

Articulate Rise

Storyline

H5P

Job description

Job Profile:

Instructional Technologist 3

Job Family:

Instructional Design and Technology

Time Type:

Full time

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.

• 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
• Lead or contribute to complex design projects, including those involving external partners, workforce-aligned programs, or accelerated development timelines
• Apply backward design to align learning objectives, instructional materials, and assessments
• Design courses and learning assets using evidence-based learning science and modern instructional design frameworks
• Develop course materials and activities in the learning management system (LMS), including Canvas and other learning platforms
• Build and integrate multimedia learning assets using rapid authoring tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, H5P, and other learning technologies
• 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

• Integrate AI-enabled tools into course design and development workflows
• Explore AI-supported learning experiences such as automated feedback, adaptive content, and scalable assessment strategies
• Evaluate emerging learning technologies and recommend their application across a range of learning contexts
• 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

• Design and develop courses and learning experiences across multiple program are