Associate Director, Learning Experience Design

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. Now, imagine that this company also offers A flexible hybrid work schedule

• Strong, guiding values that drive everything we do
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive?

If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing : At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission : to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference?

Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together!

Position Title : Associate Director, Learning Experience Design

Job Description :

The Associate Director of Learning Experience Design (LXD) provides strategic leadership and direction for the design and development of Westcliff University’s academic programs and course offerings across multiple modalities. This role oversees the learning experience design (LXD) team and serves as a key partner to academic and institutional leaders to ensure the delivery of innovative, high-quality, and learner-centered educational experiences.

Reporting to the Sr Director of Academic Initiatives and Institutional Effectiveness, the Associate Director advances the university's academic quality by aligning curriculum design with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and emerging best practices in digital and experiential learning. This role requires a seasoned leader with strong strategic vision, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in a dynamic and evolving higher education environment.

Major Responsibility Areas :

Strategic Leadership and Oversight

Program Portfolio and Project Management

Stakeholder and Institutional Collaboration

Curriculum Excellence and Innovation

Leadership Development and Team Capacity Building

Institutional Reporting and Strategic Communication

Qualifications / Requirements :

Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities

Physical Requirements : This job requires normal physical mobility, including the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Normal hand-eye coordination; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and lift up to 40 pounds, is also required.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound. Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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