Director of Learning Design

The Director of Learning Design serves as a strategic leader within the Division of Learning Innovation at Colorado State University responsible for advancing the quality innovation and impact of learning experiences across online hybrid and in-person offerings. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Learning Innovation this role leads a 30 person team and translates institutional strategy into scalable high-quality learning design practices.

The Division of Learning Innovation is a university-wide enterprise that connects CSUs academic excellence workforce relevance and land-grant mission to learners across Colorado the nation and the world. Through CSU Online Professional and Continuing Education Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and Learning Innovation for Extension Programs the division designs and delivers accessible high-impact educational experiences across the learner lifecycle.

This position is based in Fort Collins Colorado. Hybrid work arrangements may be available; however regular on-site presence is expected to support team leadership collaboration and partner engagement. Occasional travel and evening/weekend work may berequired.

• Lead and operationalize the strategic vision for learning design across the Division of Learning Innovation aligning with CSUs Strategic Roadmap and growth goals.
• Direct and develop a team of managers and learning design professionals fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Establish and implement standards for course design accessibility and quality assurance across all learning modalities.
• Translate emerging trends in pedagogy learning science and educational technology into actionable design practices and scalable solutions.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic colleges IT faculty and external stakeholders to advance learning innovation.
• Oversee planning prioritization and execution of learning design projects to ensure alignment with divisional goals and timelines.
• Manage budget staffing strategy and investment in educational technologies to support sustainable growth and impact.
• Represent Learning Innovation in campus-wide and external forums contributing to institutional strategy and national conversations on teaching and learning.

• Senior Managers and Managers Learning Design
• Program Coordinators Learning Design
• Indirect supervision of Instructional Designers Media Production staff and related roles

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a drivers license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Occasional travel and flexible work hours including evenings and weekends may be required.

• Bachelors degree
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design educational technology or related field.
• 3 years of experience managing teams and/or managers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives with cross-functional or institutional impact.
• Experience translating strategy into operations with measurable outcomes.

• Familiarity with Quality Matters WCAG accessibility standards and universal design for learning.
• Experience applying emerging technologies (e.g. AI adaptive learning) to educational design.
• Masters degree in instructional design education or related field.
• Experience in higher education particularly online and hybrid learning environments.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships and influencing across complex organizations.

For full consideration allmaterials must beRECEIVEDinWorkdayno laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time onSunday August 16 2026. Pleasesubmitthe following to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position

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