Overview

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Director of Learning Design to join our Learning Resources department. The role provides leadership and supervision of the Learning Design team, collaborating with CCCS faculty, instructors, colleges, the library and OER services team, and other stakeholders to create engaging online courses and programs that align with quality standards, pedagogical best practices, educational technologies, and accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities

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.

Collaborate with stakeholders across CCCS to establish and evolve the collaborative learning design model.

Implement a continuous improvement culture using course survey data, Quality Matters feedback, and other input sources.

Lead design elements including customizable course shells, syllabi, competency analyses, course outlines, learning objects, assignments, assessments, and rubrics for online and rural college consortium shells.

Supervise three Learning Designers and three Senior Learning Designers.

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 instructional or learning design.

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

Experience developing instructional materials for a learning management system (e.g., Desire2Learn).

Attributes That Contribute To Success

Motivated by leading through co-creation in a dynamic, multi-dimensional environment.

Commitment to transforming organizations and improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience applying quality design standards (e.g., Quality Matters) in learning design.

Collaborative, project-based leadership with experience in online education initiatives at the system or consortium level.

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

Knowledge of curriculum development for credit and non-credit courses (digital badges, microlearning, learning objects, job aids, etc.).

Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility standards, and familiarity with assistive technologies used in course design and delivery.

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

Understanding of the higher education environment and working with faculty or subject matter experts.

Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.

Positive attitude and professional drive.

Work Location/Travel

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 CCCS colleges.

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

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, with 13 colleges and over 35 locations, serving approximately 124,000 students annually. CCCS also trains more than 4,000 Coloradans annually through customized employer programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals in an environment that values academic excellence, diversity, and innovation.

CCCS is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Decisions are made on merit, competence, performance, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note: Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution. If an official transcript is required, we may request it as part of a conditional offer process. We may also request dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.

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