Learning Experience Designer for Student Innovation

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo's CoLab is seeking a Program Coordinator to design, develop, and deliver innovative programs for all UB students. You will lead workshops, apply instructional design principles, and collaborate across campus to broaden impact.

Ideal candidates bring learner-centered design, strong facilitation, and excellent communication skills. This role sits within Student Life, focused on creating inclusive, accessible learning experiences that empower students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, communication, or a related field with a minimum of two years of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in instructional design principles, curriculum development, or program design.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with experience leading workshops, training sessions, or programming for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management; ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear program materials, reports, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and external partners.
• Project management skills; ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver programs from concept to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team. Commitment to inclusive excellence and the ability to design programs that are accessible and welcoming to all students.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing engaging, outcomes-driven programs and workshops for all UB students.
• Applying instructional design principles to create accessible, inclusive, and high-impact learning experiences.
• Facilitating programs, workshops, and events that build innovation mindsets and skills.
• Conceiving and executing communications to raise awareness of CoLab programs across campus and in the broader alumni and business community.
• Planning and coordinating events that attract prospective participants and provide networking opportunities.
• Coordinating cross-campus partnerships to broaden program reach and deepen impact.
• Assessing program effectiveness and iterating based on data and student feedback.

Skills

Facilitation

Instructional Design

Curriculum Development

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, communication, or related field

Master’s degree in instructional design, education, curriculum and instruction, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University at Buffalo's CoLab is seeking a Program Coordinator to design, develop, and deliver innovative programs for all UB students. You will lead workshops, apply instructional design principles, and collaborate across campus to broaden impact.

Ideal candidates bring learner-centered design, strong facilitation, and excellent communication skills. This role sits within Student Life, focused on creating inclusive, accessible learning experiences that empower students.