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Gallup

Learning Design Consultant

San Francisco, CA

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Director of Learning Design

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Colorado State University rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description


The Director of Learning Design serves as a strategic leader within the Division of Learning Innovation at Colorado State University, responsible for advancing the quality, innovation, and impact of learning experiences across online, hybrid, and in-person offerings. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Learning Innovation, this role leads a 30+ person team and translates institutional strategy into scalable, high-quality learning design practices.
The Division of Learning Innovation is a university-wide enterprise that connects CSU's academic excellence, workforce relevance, and land-grant mission to learners across Colorado, the nation, and the world. Through CSU Online, Professional and Continuing Education, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and Learning Innovation for Extension Programs, the division designs and delivers accessible, high-impact educational experiences across the learner lifecycle.
This position is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Hybrid work arrangements may be available; however, regular on-site presence is expected to support team leadership, collaboration, and partner engagement. Occasional travel and evening/weekend work may be required.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Lead and operationalize the strategic vision for learning design across the Division of Learning Innovation, aligning with CSU's Strategic Roadmap and growth goals.
  • Direct and develop a team of managers and learning design professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and implement standards for course design, accessibility, and quality assurance across all learning modalities.
  • Translate emerging trends in pedagogy, learning science, and educational technology into actionable design practices and scalable solutions.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic colleges, IT, faculty, and external stakeholders to advance learning innovation.
  • Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of learning design projects to ensure alignment with divisional goals and timelines.
  • Manage budget, staffing strategy, and investment in educational technologies to support sustainable growth and impact.
  • Represent Learning Innovation in campus-wide and external forums, contributing to institutional strategy and national conversations on teaching and learning.

Supervision:
  • Senior Managers and Managers, Learning Design
  • Program Coordinators, Learning Design
  • Indirect supervision of Instructional Designers, Media Production staff, and related roles

Conditions of Employment:
  • Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
  • Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Occasional travel and flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in instructional design, educational technology, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience managing teams and/or managers.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives with cross-functional or institutional impact.
  • Experience translating strategy into operations with measurable outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Quality Matters, WCAG accessibility standards, and universal design for learning.
  • Experience applying emerging technologies (e.g., AI, adaptive learning) to educational design.
  • Master's degree in instructional design, education, or related field.
  • Experience in higher education, particularly online and hybrid learning environments.
  • Demonstrated success building partnerships and influencing across complex organizations.

Application Instructions:
For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED in Workday no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Please submit the following to apply:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position

For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, pay rate, please contact Morgan Taylor at morgan.taylor@colostate.edu.
Salary Range
$120,000 - $140,000
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • Review our detailed benefits information here.
  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
  • Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public Tier 1 Research universities and an institution on the rise. Our Ram success is driven by an ambition to be excellent in all we do combined with an unparalleled location that is one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant areas in the country. CSU is a higher education destination for working and learning for faculty, staff, and students from across Colorado, the nation, and around the globe. CSU has produced record enrollment in the past decade, built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success, experienced record fundraising and research expenditures that keep hitting new highs year-after-year, and our faculty are known nationally and internationally for their groundbreaking research. Among other recognition for research and creative scholarship, CSU was recognized in 2022 as one of 10 top research institutions in the world contributing to solving the COVID pandemic. CSU is thriving, with a five-year average enrollment of more than 33,400 students. The record-setting 2022 incoming class of 5,517 students reflects 25% from diverse populations and 24% who were first in their families to attend college. CSU graduates find success with 85% securing a job related to their career plans within six months of graduation. More than nine out of 10 Rams would select CSU again, demonstrating the quality of the campus and learning environments.

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Year founded

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