DESIGN STRATEGIST, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

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.

This role is based at ASU’s Tempe campus. A fingerprint background check is a mandatory step in the hiring process.

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

The Instructional Designer (Ex-Ed/CPL) will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design high-quality courses and learning experiences that support diverse learner populations across academic and professional contexts.

Responsibilities include:

·      Partner with faculty, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to design and develop high-quality learning experiences across modalities, including synchronous in-person, live online, hybrid, and asynchronous formats as needed

·      Lead or contribute to complex design projects, including those involving external partners, workforce-aligned programs, or accelerated development timelines

Leverage AI and Emerging Technologies in Course Design

Responsibilities include:

·      Integrate AI-enabled tools into course design and development workflows

·      Explore AI-supported learning experiences such as automated feedback, adaptive content, and scalable assessment strategies

Support Portfolio-Wide Course Development and Strategic Initiatives

Responsibilities include:

·      Design and develop courses and learning experiences across multiple program areas including Universal Learner Courses, Career and Professional Learning, executive education, and other learning initiatives

·      Contribute to high-priority or strategic projects that require coordination across teams, partners, or business units

Collaboration and Professional Contribution

Responsibilities include:

·      Collaborate with instructional designers, online course managers, faculty experts, product teams, and technology specialists

·      Effectively engage with senior stakeholders, faculty, and external partners when applicable

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. Learn more at https://learning.asu.edu/.

Instructions to Apply:

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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 NewAmerican 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.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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