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

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Learning Experience Design (LXD) team, setting long-term priorities and ensuring alignment with institutional goals and academic initiatives.
• Guide the continuous improvement of learning design frameworks, policies, and quality standards that promote academic rigor, innovation, and inclusivity.

Program Portfolio and Project Management

• Oversee an expanded portfolio of course and program development projects across colleges and modalities, ensuring efficient workflows, resource optimization, and timely project delivery.
• Partner with deans and program chairs to plan and prioritize new program launches, curriculum revisions, and strategic academic initiatives.

Stakeholder and Institutional Collaboration

• Serve as a strategic liaison among key academic and administrative units, including the Registrar’s Office, Faculty Affairs, Assessment, Educational Technology, Affiliated Institutions, and the Colleges.
• Facilitate clear communication and collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups to support smooth curriculum implementation and institutional coordination.

Curriculum Excellence and Innovation

• Act as an institutional consultant for curriculum mapping, program and university learning outcomes alignment, and continuous improvement of academic quality.
• Lead initiatives that integrate emerging learning technologies, pedagogical innovation, and data-informed decision-making into course and program design.

Leadership Development and Team Capacity Building

• Mentor and develop LXD team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and creative problem-solving.
• Implement strategies for team capacity building and succession planning to sustain long-term program excellence.

Institutional Reporting and Strategic Communication

• Provide high-level reports and insights on curriculum development trends, outcomes, and progress for academic leadership meetings, accreditation reviews, and strategic planning processes.
• Contribute to institutional research and data reporting to inform program enhancement and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree or higher in education, instructional design, learning science, or related field.

Experience:

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in curriculum or program development, instructional design in higher education

Leadership:

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and drive strategic initiatives across multiple academic and administrative units

Skills:  

• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated success in navigating ambiguity, managing change, and delivering results in a fast-paced academic environment.  
• Experienced with learning management systems (preferably Moodle), instructional technologies, and data informed curriculum design preferred. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• 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.
• Mental Requirements: This job requires the ability to read, recall, write, and understand information. This job also requires the ability to work under moderate pressure and to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Environment: This job is normally performed in a clean, well-lighted, heated and cooled office area/classroom.

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 

Salary Description

$80,000 to $100,0000