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Kennesaw State University is hiring a Director, Learning Experience Design. The role leads the design, development, and enhancement of technology-enhanced learning experiences, manages instructional design staff, and ensures alignment with organizational goals and accessibility standards.

Highlights

Lead and manage instructional design staff and operations.
Oversee course design, review, and ensure adherence to institutional standards.
Collaborate with faculty to support sustainable course development and continuous improvement.
Advance accessibility compliance with WCAG and institutional policies.
Utilize data and learning analytics tools to optimize courses and improve outcomes.
Guide instructional technology use and scale implementation of authoring tools.
Develop and deliver professional development on instructional design and digital tools.
Require 8+ years’ experience in instructional design or related field, including supervisory roles.
Proficiency with industry tools such as Articulate, Kaltura, Camtasia, and strong knowledge of LMS and course development tools.
Salary up to $119,300 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and tuition waiver.

Director, Learning Experience Design Full Description

Director, Learning Experience Design

Job ID

303458

Location

Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides leadership for the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-quality, technology-enhanced learning experiences across all modalities. Oversees instructional design operations, manages assigned staff, promotes quality and accessibility standards, and ensures alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Responsible for implementing instructional design strategy and operational priorities, while senior leadership provides broader strategic direction and oversight.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides leadership, supervision, and performance management for assigned instructional design staff

2. Oversees course design, development, and review efforts to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with institutional standards

3. Partners with faculty to support sustainable course design, faculty course review, and continuous improvement

4. Advances accessibility and student success through structured design practices and alignment with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and institutional standards

5. Leverages data and analytics such as uHoo or similar platform to inform course optimization and improve learning outcomes

6. Guides the use of instructional technologies and authoring tools, ensuring effective and scalable implementation

7. Develops and delivers professional development related to instructional design, digital tools, and emerging technologies

8. Ensures alignment with institutional priorities, including digital learning expansion, accessibility, and innovation

9. Collaborates with department academic colleges, and campus partners to support program and course-level initiatives

10. Contributes to process improvement, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality deliverables across the team

11. Fosters a culture of innovation, curiosity, and collaboration within the team and across the institution

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in a related field.

Required Experience
Eight (8) years of experience in instructional design, instructional technology, or a related field, including supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of industry standard tools (e.g., Articulate, Kaltura, Camtasia, etc.)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience leading instructional design teams in higher education
Experience supporting faculty in online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning
Experience with learning analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience in designing and delivering professional development

Proposed Salary

The salary range is up to $119,300. Offers are based on relative experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Able to analyze data and translate insights into actionable improvements

KNOWLEDGE
Strong knowledge of instructional design models, learning theories, and digital learning best practices
Experience with learning management systems and course development tools

SKILLS
Strong interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced + Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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