Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title

Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator

Job Grade

AS23S

Division

Academic Affairs

College/Dept

Programs

Department

Division of Continuing Studies

Requisition Number

2026-00328

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100.00

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

No

Pay Information

$60,000 - $65,000

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator supports the design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of learner-centered educational experiences across the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS). Working collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and campus partners, this position helps ensure that DCS courses, certificates, and academic programs provide engaging, accessible, and high-quality learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of the modern learner.

Serving as a collaborative partner to faculty and division leadership, this position coordinates the DCS learning experience portfolio by supporting the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of courses, certificates, learning pathways, and educational experiences that promote consistency, quality, and student success.

The successful candidate combines expertise in adult learning, curriculum improvement, project coordination, and educational innovation with a commitment to collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. This role serves as a bridge between educational vision and implementation, helping ensure that every DCS learning experience is intentional, connected, relevant, accessible, and continuously improving.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:

Learning Experience Portfolio & Academic Operations

Duties:

Coordinate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DCS learning experience portfolio. Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to coordinate course offerings, learning pathways, curriculum sequencing, and scheduling that support student progression, program quality, and an intentional learning experience. Maintain academic documentation, course templates, faculty resources, and learning systems that promote consistency, operational effectiveness, and a cohesive learner experience across DCS programs.

Percentage Of Time

30

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Learning Design & Partnerships

Duties:

Partner with faculty to strengthen the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences across courses, certificates, and academic programs. Support the development of engaging learning activities, authentic assessments, learner-centered instructional practices, and educational resources that reflect the needs of adult and contemporary learners. Develop templates, guides, and faculty resources that promote quality, accessibility, consistency, and innovation while respecting faculty expertise and academic ownership.

Percentage Of Time

25

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Learning Quality & Continuous Improvement

Duties:

Coordinate continuous improvement efforts that enhance the DCS learning experience through the collection and synthesis of learner feedback, faculty input, course outcomes, and emerging best practices. Facilitate course and program review processes, recommend improvements, and support implementation of enhancements that strengthen learner engagement, persistence, accessibility, and educational quality across the DCS learning portfolio.

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Learning Innovation Implementation

Duties:

Coordinate the implementation of innovative learning experiences and educational practices that enhance adult learning and student engagement. Support initiatives involving educational technology, artificial intelligence, digital credentials, competency-based learning, durable skills, and other emerging approaches that enhance adult learning. Assist faculty and leadership in piloting, evaluating, refining, and scaling innovative educational practices.

Percentage Of Time

15

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Division Collaboration & Special Initiatives

Duties:

Contribute to division-wide initiatives, faculty development efforts, strategic projects, and campus collaborations that support the mission of the Division of Continuing Studies. Participate in planning activities, support organizational improvement efforts, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in learning.

Percentage Of Time

10

Essential Function:

Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience

Three years of professional experience in higher education, curriculum development, instructional design, faculty support, educational technology, learning and development, project coordination, or a related field. Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and coordinating multiple initiatives.

Required License/Certification

NA

Required Additional Qualifications:

NA

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum & Design, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with adult and contemporary learners. Experience supporting course design, curriculum improvement, faculty development, educational innovation, learning management systems, digital credentials, skills-based education, assessment of student learning, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

No

Drug Screen

No