Director, Learning Design & Innovation

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Director of Learning Design in Fort Collins to lead a 30+ person team within the Division of Learning Innovation. This role shapes strategy for online, hybrid, and in‑person learning experiences, translating institutional priorities into scalable, high‑quality design practices.

The position requires strong leadership, collaboration with colleges and IT, and oversight of design standards, accessibility, and quality assurance across modalities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing teams and/or managers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives with cross‑functional or institutional impact.
• Experience translating strategy into operations with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operationalize the strategic vision for learning design across the Division of Learning Innovation.
• Direct and develop a team of managers and learning design professionals.
• Establish and implement standards for course design, accessibility, and quality assurance across all learning modalities.
• Translate emerging trends in pedagogy, learning science, and educational technology into actionable design practices.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic colleges, IT, faculty, and external stakeholders to advance learning innovation.
• Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of learning design projects to ensure alignment with divisional goals and timelines.
• Manage budget, staffing strategy, and investment in educational technologies to support sustainable growth and impact.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Colorado State University is seeking a Director of Learning Design in Fort Collins to lead a 30+ person team within the Division of Learning Innovation. This role shapes strategy for online, hybrid, and in‑person learning experiences, translating institutional priorities into scalable, high‑quality design practices.

The position requires strong leadership, collaboration with colleges and IT, and oversight of design standards, accessibility, and quality assurance across modalities.