Position Description

The Senior Learning Designer will be part of a team consulting on the design, development, and delivery of instructional materials and online, blended, and residential courses for Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health programs.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with faculty members, instructors, and teaching assistants to design and refresh pedagogically sound courses and instructional materials
• Provide project management for the overall refreshing and delivery of online and blended courses and other instructional design projects, coordinating all project team members for each project and defining and managing scope, timeline and deliverables
• Collaborate, consult, and assist with the training of faculty on the effective use of instructional design strategies to improve education
• Ensure quality of instructional video by collaborating with faculty to prepare visuals and scripts, coaching faculty during video recordings, and working closely with video editors on final production
• Develop and teach faculty and staff professional development activities in areas of instructional design
• Present at Harvard-based and professional conferences and contribute to the larger instructional design community at Harvard and beyond
• Research and evaluate new and emerging instructional design theories and approaches and policies for potential application to instructional opportunities
• Provide recommendations on the strategic, tactical, and operational issues associated with the development of new courses and programs
• Provide mentorship to interns, student workers, and other team members on instructional design and teaching practices
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• 4+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and managing online, blended, or other technology-mediated instruction; Minimum two years’ additional post-secondary education or relevant work experience
• Master’s Degree in education, instructional design, or related field 
• Working knowledge of instructional design principles and best practices
• Experience coaching faculty who are new to teaching, including in online and blended format; experience coaching faculty for video recordings and managing video production processes and timelines 
• Experience with training both one-on-one and in a group setting
• Experience managing multiple complex projects
• Demonstrated technical expertise in an area/s of multimedia or audio visual essential
• Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment
• Experience designing instruction for graduate programs 
• Knowledge of public health curriculum 
• Familiarity with web-based course management tools (such as Canvas) and online conferencing software (such as Zoom) 
• Experience using cloud-based tools including email, file storage, media creation, and collaborative editing
• Experience in fostering strong ongoing relationships with multiple audiences, but especially faculty and teaching staff 
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with multiple constituencies in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment 
• Experience using independent judgment to carry out duties and responsibilities preferred
• Proven communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Additional Information

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. 

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines. 

Work Format Details

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/benefits-wellbeing) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

Information Technology 

Department Office Location

USA – MA – Boston 

Job Code

I1957P IT Multimedia Prof III 

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) 

Sub-Unit

Salary Grade

057

Department

Office of Educational Programs

Union

00 – Non Union, Exempt or Temporary 

Time Status

Full-time 

Pre-Employment Screening

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At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.

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EEO Statement

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