Head of Learning Experience & Design

Harvard Graduate School of Education; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including Paren

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with university

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, campus perks

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is seeking a Director of Learning Experience and Design to lead the Learning Experience and Design team within PPE. You will guide instructional design, course development, and technology integration for online, hybrid, and on-demand programs across educator audiences.

You will manage a diverse team, partner with faculty and external experts, drive program quality, accessibility, and innovation, and shape HGSE's online portfolio strategy while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, instructional design, learning science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in instructional design or learning design, including at least three years in a supervisory or team leadership role managing instructional technologists and/or learning designers.
• Demonstrated expertise in course design and instructional design models, including experience with learning management systems (Canvas or comparable platform).
• Experience and skills in adopting and applying emerging educational technologies, multimedia, and generative AI to course development.
• Proven project management experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects to successful, on-time completion.
• Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume. Please upload both as one document.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional design standards, processes, and practices across the PPE portfolio.
• Serve as the primary liaison with HGSE faculty, Portfolio Directors, and subject matter experts to translate learning goals into compelling, research-informed learning experiences.
• Oversee learning design for online, blended, and on-demand programs for professional educators, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles and instructional best practices.
• Lead the integration of innovative learning technologies and multimedia resources to enhance the engagement and effectiveness of PPE programs, courses, and extensions.
• Serve as an administrative leader of a portfolio of programs and related professional development opportunities designed to support educational leaders across the US and globally.

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is seeking a Director of Learning Experience and Design to lead the Learning Experience and Design team within PPE. You will guide instructional design, course development, and technology integration for online, hybrid, and on-demand programs across educator audiences.

You will manage a diverse team, partner with faculty and external experts, drive program quality, accessibility, and innovation, and shape HGSE's online portfolio strategy while