Learning Experience Designer

Learning Experience Designer

The Learning Experience Designer (LxD) collaborates with faculty and academic staff to design, develop, and continuously improve high-quality learning experiences for students and professionals. Working within the Center for Teaching Excellence, the LxD provides consultation, instructional design expertise, and project management support for online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses and programs.

This role partners closely with instructors to translate learning goals into engaging and effective learning experiences grounded in evidence-based teaching practices. The LxD also contributes to faculty development initiatives and supports innovative, ethical, and accessible uses of educational technology in higher education.

Essential Function 1 -
Collaborate with faculty and staff to design or redesign courses, programs, and learning experiences, including fully online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced face-to-face formats.

Essential Function 2 -
Consult with instructors on instructional challenges, pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and effective use of educational technologies.

Essential Function 3 -
Apply evidence-based instructional design principles (e.g., backward design, Universal Design for Learning) to create all encompassing, learner-centered experiences; Develop learning activity prototypes (e.g., interactive lessons, assessments, reflective activities, peer engagement) that align learning objectives, assessment, and instruction.

Essential Function 4 -
Manage learning design projects from initiation through implementation, including timelines, workflows, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance; Test learning experiences and provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve learner experience and instructional effectiveness; monitor pilot offerings and analyze learner feedback and course data to inform iterative improvements.

Essential Function 5 -
Facilitate collaborative decision-making among faculty, subject matter experts, and project team members; draft, edit, and refine instructional materials, including scripts, storyboards, multimedia content outlines, assessments, rubrics, and learning activity instructions.

Essential Function 6 -
Build well-organized, accessible, and user-friendly learning experiences using GGC¿s learning management system and related platforms; conduct quality assurance and accessibility reviews to ensure accuracy, usability, and compliance with institutional and legal standards.

Essential Function 7 -
Design and facilitate workshops, consultations, guides, and templates that build faculty capacity in course design, online teaching, and effective use of learning technologies.

Essential Function 8 -
Contribute to institutional initiatives related to online learning quality, digital pedagogy, accessibility, and emerging educational technologies (including responsible uses of AI).

Essential Function 9 -
Stay current with trends and research in instructional design, learning sciences, and higher education pedagogy to inform practice; perform other duties as assigned in support of the Center for Teaching Excellence.

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of three years of experience in instructional design, teaching, educational technology, user experience design, or a related field
Bachelor's or master's degree in instructional design, education, learning sciences, educational technology, or a related field
Experience designing online or hybrid courses or programs in higher education
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., D2L or similar platforms)
Experience applying design thinking or learner-centered design methodologies
Experience supporting faculty development or consulting with instructors
$56,800 - $71,000; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Learning Experience Design
- Instructional writing and content structuring
-Storytelling and narrative development
-Assessment design and alignment
-All-encompassing and learner-centered design practices

Technology and Accessibility
-Experience with e-learning authoring and multimedia tools
-Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS) functionalities and online course structures
-Adaptability to new and emerging technologies
-Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and universal design principles

Analytical and Reflective Practice
-Use of learner feedback and course data to inform design decisions
-Evaluation of course effectiveness and learning outcomes.
-Continuous improvement mindset

Collaboration and Communication
-Clear written and verbal communication
-Facilitation and consultation skills
-Ability to translate pedagogical concepts for various audiences
-Empathy and advocacy for both learners and instructors
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
-Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
-Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

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.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR at (678) 407.5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Position of Trust + Education
Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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