Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator to lead the design, implementation, and assessment of learner-centered experiences across the Division of Continuing Studies in collaboration with faculty and campus partners.

The role ensures engaging, accessible programs, coordinates learning pathways and curricula, and advances educational innovation, technology use, and quality to enhance student success and outcomes.

Qualifications

Three years of professional experience in higher education, curriculum development, instructional design, or a related field.
Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and coordinating multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DCS learning experience portfolio across programs.
Develop engaging learning activities, authentic assessments, and learner-centered instructional practices.
Support course design, curriculum sequencing, and scheduling to promote student progression and program quality.
Facilitate faculty resources and templates to ensure consistency and innovation.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Educational technology

Project coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Digital credentials

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst employees and prospective employees based on race, color,ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information,veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race,color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, geneticinformation, veteran status, marital status, and/or politicalaffiliation in its education programs or activities, includingadmissions and employment. The University prohibits any form ofretaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination,harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protectedactivity.

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Job Title

Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

Job Grade

AS23S

Division

Academic Affairs

College/Dept

Programs

Department

Division of Continuing Studies

Requisition Number

2026-00328

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100.00

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings andweekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclementweather policy?

Pay Information

$60,000 - $65,000

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator supports thedesign, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement oflearner-centered educational experiences across the Division ofContinuing Studies ( DCS ). Working collaboratively with academicleadership, faculty, staff, and campus partners, this positionhelps ensure that DCS courses, certificates, and academic programsprovide engaging, accessible, and high-quality learning experiencesthat meet the evolving needs of the modern learner. Serving as a collaborative partner to faculty and divisionleadership, this position coordinates the DCS learning experienceportfolio by supporting the planning, implementation, andcontinuous improvement of courses, certificates, learning pathways,and educational experiences that promote consistency, quality, andstudent success. The successful candidate combines expertise in adult learning,curriculum improvement, project coordination, and educationalinnovation with a commitment to collaboration, quality, andcontinuous improvement. This role serves as a bridge betweeneducational vision and implementation, helping ensure that everyDCS learning experience is intentional, connected, relevant,accessible, and continuously improving.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area: Learning Experience Portfolio & Academic Operations

Duties: Coordinate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvementof the DCS learning experience portfolio. Collaborate with facultyand academic leadership to coordinate course offerings, learningpathways, curriculum sequencing, and scheduling that supportstudent progression, program quality, and an intentional learningexperience. Maintain academic documentation, course templates,faculty resources, and learning systems that promote consistency,operational effectiveness, and a cohesive learner experience acrossDCS programs.

Percentage Of Time: 30

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Learning Design & Partnerships

Duties: Partner with faculty to strengthen the design, delivery, andcontinuous improvement of learning experiences across courses,certificates, and academic programs. Support the developmentofengaging learning activities, authentic assessments,learner-centered instructional practices, and educational resourcesthat reflect the needs of adult and contemporary learners. Developtemplates, guides, and faculty resources that promote quality,accessibility, consistency, and innovation while respecting facultyexpertise and academic ownership.

Percentage Of Time: 25

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Learning Quality & Continuous Improvement

Duties: Coordinate continuous improvement efforts that enhance the DCSlearning experience through the collection and synthesis of learnerfeedback, faculty input, course outcomes, and emerging bestpractices. Facilitate course and program review processes,recommend improvements, and support implementation of enhancementsthat strengthen learner engagement, persistence, accessibility, andeducational quality across the DCS learning portfolio.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Learning Innovation Implementation

Duties: Coordinate the implementation of innovative learning experiencesand educational practices that enhance adult learning and studentengagement. Support initiatives involving educational technology,artificial intelligence, digital credentials, competency-basedlearning, durable skills, and other emerging approaches thatenhance adult learning. Assist faculty and leadership in piloting,evaluating, refining, and scaling innovative educationalpractices.

Percentage Of Time: 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area: Division Collaboration & Special Initiatives

Duties: Contribute to division-wide initiatives, faculty developmentefforts, strategic projects, and campus collaborations that supportthe mission of the Division of Continuing Studies. Participate inplanning activities, support organizational improvement efforts,and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellencein learning.

Percentage Of Time: 10

Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience

Three years of professional experience in higher education,curriculum development, instructional design, faculty support,educational technology, learning and development, projectcoordination, or a related field. Demonstrated experiencecollaborating with multiple stakeholders and coordinating multipleinitiatives.

Required License/Certification

Required Additional Qualifications:

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum& Design, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, EducationalLeadership, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with adult and contemporary learners. Experiencesupporting course design, curriculum improvement, facultydevelopment, educational innovation, learning management systems,digital credentials, skills-based education, assessment of studentlearning, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Drug Screen

Supplemental Question

* What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)
* How many years of experience do you have in higher education,curriculum development, instructional design, faculty support,educational technology, learning and development, projectcoordination, or a related field?
- None
- 1-2
- 3-4
- 5+

Applicant Documents

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