Director of Learning Design

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Director of Learning Design to join our Learning Resources department. We are looking for someone who is excited to guide our learning design team through their work in a service model environment. If you are skilled in collaboration and managing large-scale projects, this role may be for you! CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits, and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

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This position is only available to current CCCS System Office or CCCS college employees. External applications will not be considered.

Examples of Duties :

Provide systemwide leadership for developing and enhancing online teaching and learning through the identification, evaluation, adoption, and integration of effective course design, learning objects, and pedagogical strategies.

Work collaboratively with stakeholders across CCCS to establish, direct, implement, sustain, and evolve the collaborative learning design model for CCCS.

Implement a continuous improvement culture that leverages course survey data, quality assurance feedback, faculty and instructor feedback, and other sources of input.

Provide leadership and support in collaboration across CCCS in the production of design elements which may include customizable course shells, syllabi, competency analyses, course outlines, learning objects, assignments, assessments, and rubrics for online and rural college consortium shells.

This role supervises three Learning Designers and three Sr. Learning Designers.

Required Qualifications :

Master’s degree in instructional design, learning design, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, instructional systems, education, or a closely related field by the time of hire.

At least three years of work experience in the field of instructional or learning design.

Leadership experience in instructional or learning design or a similar field.

Experience developing instructional materials to be used in a learning management system (e.g., Desire2Learn).

Supplemental Information :

Attributes That Will Contribute To Success In This Position :

Motivated by leading through co-creation with colleagues while working together in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment.

Passion for transforming organizations and supporting efficiency as well as effectiveness.

Demonstrably practiced in incorporating quality design standards into learning design practices (e.g., Quality Matters).

Practiced in working in a collaborative project-based environment. Evidence of leadership in cutting-edge initiatives in online education, ideally at the system or consortium level.

Strong understanding of instructional and learning design principles, andragogy, and instructional technology.

Familiarity with processes relevant to the development of curricula, courses, and instructional materials for credit and non-credit courses (digital badges, microlearning, learning objects, job aids, etc.).

Knowledge of and the ability to apply universal design for learning and accessibility standards for learning environments, as well as familiarity with assistive technologies used with course design, development, and delivery.

Familiarity with Open Educational Resources (OER), Creative Commons, and copyright laws.

Demonstrated understanding of the higher education environment and working successfully with faculty / subject matter experts.

Strong understanding of project management concepts and principles.

Familiarity using a ticketing system (e.g. Jira, etc.).

Skilled in managing vendors and part-time and contracted resources.

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.

Positive attitude.

Professionally driven.

Work Location / Travel Expectations :

This position is located at 9026 E. Severn Place, Denver, CO 80230.

Work may require some evenings and weekends and occasional overnight travel to conferences and other events and to the CCCS colleges.

Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

CCCS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that reflects the diversity of our students and communities.

We Offer The Following Benefits :

Generous leave benefits, including annual and sick leave.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans with considerable employer contributions.

Employer-paid life insurance.

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Retirement savings through Colorado PERA via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.

Employee assistance services, including counseling, coaching, and financial assistance.

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