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INTRODUCTION

Design Strategist, Executive Education

Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR127080
End Date: September 28, 2026
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Design Strategist, Executive Education within ASU’s Learning Enterprise Learning Design team designs and develops innovative, scalable learning experiences that support diverse learners across academic, career, and professional pathways. This role focuses on high-impact, complex learning experiences that often involve external partners, workforce-aligned programs, and strategic initiatives across the Learning Enterprise portfolio. This person will collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, product teams, and industry partners to design high-quality learning experiences delivered through a variety of platforms and modalities, including online asynchronous and synchronous immersion classes. These offerings may include Universal Learner Courses, Career and Professional Learning programs, executive education, and other learning innovations that expand access to education and career opportunities. In this role, you will apply evidence-based learning science, modern pedagogical practices, and emerging educational technologies to design engaging and effective learning experiences. Design Strategists are expected to leverage tools such as Canvas and modern authoring platforms, while also integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools into the course design and development process in ways that enhance learner experience and instructional efficiency.

SALARY RANGE:

$70,000 - $73,000 per year, DOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

By the end of the first year in the position, the Design Strategist, Executive Education will contribute to the Learning Design team in the following ways:

Design and Develop High-Impact Learning Experiences

- Ensure course materials meet accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards
- Design assessments and learning activities that support skill development and authentic learning outcomes
- Collaborate with multimedia specialists, instructional technologists, and course managers to ensure high-quality course delivery

Leverage AI and Emerging Technologies in Course Design

- Apply responsible and ethical AI practices aligned with ASU’s Principled Innovation framework
- Support experimentation and pilot initiatives involving new educational technologies

Support Portfolio-Wide Course Development and Strategic Initiatives

- Use learner engagement and success data to inform course revisions and improvements
- Support course launch readiness through quality assurance (QA) review and pre-launch preparation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent course design standards across offerings

Collaboration and Professional Contribution

- Effectively engage with senior stakeholders, faculty, and external partners when applicable
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing through workshops, documentation, and team presentations

Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in corporate education and training, learning and development, executive education, and career education.
- Experience designing and developing asynchronous online courses, synchronous immersion experiences, and hybrid combinations.
- Demonstrated experience applying instructional design methodologies such as backward design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
- Experience using learning technologies such as Canvas, Articulate Rise, Storyline, H5P, or similar rapid authoring tools.
- Experience collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, and interdisciplinary project teams.
- Experience integrating multimedia, interactive learning elements, and technology-enhanced learning strategies.
- Experience applying data-informed approaches to course design and continuous improvement.
- Experience working with or evaluating artificial intelligence tools in instructional design workflows.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards such as WCAG.

DEPARTMENT STATEMENT:

ASU’s Learning Enterprise expands universal access to opportunity for learners – at every stage in life. Serving over 1.2 million learners in over 150 countries worldwide, we're reimagining the role of universities in society as catalysts of economic and social mobility, guided by the belief that all learners can harness education as a ladder of opportunity. Our programs meet learners wherever they are, removing the barriers while prioritizing belonging and support. Through ASU’s Learning Enterprise, it’s easy to get started on your learning journey – and there’s no limit to where you can go.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

IMPORTANT:

Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU STATEMENT:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE ASU ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. You may request a hard copy of the