Associate Vice President Learning Design

$130,000 - $150,000/Yr

Concorde Career College - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Overland Park, KS

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Learning Design is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of high-quality learning experiences across various educational formats. This fully remote position involves collaboration with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists to create engaging and effective learning experiences. The AVP will manage the entire learning design and production process, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and learner needs while reporting directly to the Division VP of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a vision for the Learning Design and Production team that aligns in-class teaching methodology with the broader curriculum strategy and institutional goals.
• Create the instructional methodology, development protocol, and quality standards for course and program design.
• Lead curriculum development and instructional design processes for traditional, blended, and online programs.
• Collaborate with faculty on the design of engaging instructional elements to enhance student success.
• Collaborate with academic stakeholders on content strategy, technology integration, and program development.
• Develop project management workflows to ensure timely implementation of curriculum projects.
• Direct the design and production of new courses, programs, and instructional materials.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Establish quality assurance processes to evaluate the effectiveness of learning design and production.
• Analyze learning outcomes and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the curation of classroom technology to ensure quality experiences for students and faculty.
• Stay informed of industry best practices and emerging technologies in learning design.
• Utilize an evidence-based approach to continual improvement in learning innovation.
• Serve as a liaison with external vendors and partners in learning design and technology solutions.
• Establish and maintain a high-performance team through effective training and performance management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Education Technology, or related field (required); Master's degree (preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years leading higher education instructional design and production teams at scale.
• Minimum ten (10) years progressive experience in education including instructional design.
• Proven experience leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong practical knowledge of learning theory and principles of instructional design.
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs and making data-informed decisions.
• Experience with instructional design for traditional, blended, and online modalities.
• Experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into instructional design.
• Well versed in universal design and accessibility aligned with Section 508 updates.
• Strong experience with learning management systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with emerging technologies in educational settings.
• Familiarity with quality frameworks in instructional design.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $150,000
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs