Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha's Division of Continuing Studies seeks a Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator to design, coordinate, and improve learner-centered experiences across courses, certificates, and programs. Working with academic leadership, faculty, and staff, you will ensure engaging, accessible, high-quality learning that meets adult learner needs.

You will bridge educational vision and implementation, coordinating the learning portfolio, supporting course design, and

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in higher education, curriculum development, instructional design, faculty support, educational technology, learning and development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and coordinating multiple initiatives.
• Master’s degree in Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum & Design, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DCS learning experience portfolio.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to coordinate course offerings, learning pathways, curriculum sequencing, and scheduling.
• Maintain academic documentation, course templates, faculty resources, and learning systems for consistency and effectiveness.
• Partner with faculty to strengthen design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences across programs.
• Coordinate continuous improvement efforts using learner feedback, faculty input, and outcomes to enhance engagement and quality.
• Coordinate the implementation of innovative learning experiences and educational practices involving educational technology and emerging approaches.

Skills

Adult learning

Curriculum improvement

Project coordination

Educational innovation

Education

Master’s degree (related field)

Job description

Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against 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. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Job Title Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

Job Grade

Job Grade AS23S

Division

Division Academic Affairs

College/Dept

College/Dept Programs

Department

Department Division of Continuing Studies

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026-00328

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends

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

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No

Pay Information

Pay Information $60,000 - $65,000

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Annually

FLSA Designation

FLSA Designation Exempt

The Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator supports the design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of learner-centered educational experiences across the Division of Continuing Studies ( DCS ). Working collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and campus partners, this position helps ensure that DCS courses, certificates, and academic programs provide engaging, accessible, and high-quality learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of the modern learner.

Serving as a collaborative partner to faculty and division leadership, this position coordinates the DCS learning experience portfolio by supporting the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of courses, certificates, learning pathways, and educational experiences that promote consistency, quality, and student success.

The successful candidate combines expertise in adult learning, curriculum improvement, project coordination, and educational innovation with a commitment to collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. This role serves as a bridge between educational vision and implementation, helping ensure that every DCS learning experience is intentional, connected, relevant, accessible, and continuously improving.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Learning Experience Portfolio & Academic Operations

Duties:

Coordinate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DCS learning experience portfolio. Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to coordinate course offerings, learning pathways, curriculum sequencing, and scheduling that support student progression, program quality, and an intentional learning experience. Maintain academic documentation, course templates, faculty resources, and learning systems that promote consistency, operational effectiveness, and a cohesive learner experience across DCS programs.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Learning Design & Partnerships

Duties:

Partner with faculty to strengthen the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences across courses, certificates, and academic programs. Support the development of engaging learning activities, authentic assessments, learner-centered instructional practices, and educational resources that reflect the needs of adult and contemporary learners. Develop templates, guides, and faculty resources that promote quality, accessibility, consistency, and innovation while respecting faculty expertise and academic ownership.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Responsibility Area: Learning Quality & Continuous Improvement

Duties:

Coordinate continuous improvement efforts that enhance the DCS learning experience through the collection and synthesis of learner feedback, faculty input, course outcomes, and emerging best practices. Facilitate course and program review processes, recommend improvements, and support implementation of enhancements that strengthen learner engagement, persistence, accessibility, and educational quality across the DCS learning portfolio.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Coordinate the implementation of innovative learning experiences and educational practices that enhance adult learning and student engagement. Support initiatives involving educational technology, artificial intelligence, digital credentials, competency-based learning, durable skills, and other emerging approaches that enhance adult learning. Assist faculty and leadership in piloting, evaluating, refining, and scaling innovative educational practices.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15

Essential Function: Yes

Responsibility Area:

Duties:

Contribute to division-wide initiatives, faculty development efforts, strategic projects, and campus collaborations that support the mission of the Division of Continuing Studies. Participate in planning activities, support organizational improvement efforts, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in learning.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Required Experience

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

Required License/Certification

NA

Required Additional Qualifications:

NA

Preferred Education

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

Preferred Experience

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

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No

Drug Screen

Drug Screen No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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, project coordination, or a related field?
  • None
  • 1-2
  • 3-4
  • 5+