Learning Experience Architect—Competency-Based Education

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,700 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Discounted tuition

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Educational Program Designer to lead the design of competency-based higher education programs. You will guide cross-functional teams to translate student and business needs into efficient, personalized learning pathways.

The role emphasizes equity, industry alignment, and sustainability, with strong focus on documenting decisions, setting success metrics, and collaborating with stakeholders across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Experience designing products or solutions that benefit end users and society.
• Extensive experience leading design thinking and product design sprints with in-person and remote teams.
• Proven track record of designing high-quality web and/or mobile products with product management and engineering partners.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems and design tools that solve user needs efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of program development, academic, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Design programs that deliver competency-based education with efficiency, flexibility, and industry relevance.
• Establish outcomes and document program designs to guide development decisions.

Skills

Design thinking

Product design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Educational Program Designer to lead the design of competency-based higher education programs. You will guide cross-functional teams to translate student and business needs into efficient, personalized learning pathways.

The role emphasizes equity, industry alignment, and sustainability, with strong focus on documenting decisions, setting success metrics, and collaborating with stakeholders across the enterprise.