Director of Learning Design

The Director of Learning Design (DLD) will provide operational leadership, supervision and vision for the Learning Designs and Learning Technology Support Specialists of the greater Learning Design group of units. These units include:

The DLD should demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement, student success and retention, academic quality and innovation, flexibility, and diverse perspectives and approaches. They will also be directly responsible for maintaining separation between SEBU operations while capitalizing on shared resources/synergies. In working with and leading units with the Academics function and fulfilling the responsibilities of their position, the DLD may at any time need to interface across any and all functional areas of the Enterprise.

This role is funded through Research and Development in order to create institutional bandwidth. It begins with a structured learning period of a minimum of three to six months in which the incumbent shadows and learns from the Executive Director of Educational Product Development and Distribution. Specific tasks and projects are assigned during that period. Following the learning period, the incumbent is assigned a portfolio, either at the Enterprise level or dedicated to a subsidiary or SEBU, based on institutional need. Any portfolio assigned remains within the scope of this role. The portfolio assignment and any reports are determined by the institution and are not fixed at the time of hire.

• Provide operational leadership, supervision and vision for the Learning Designrtd and Learning Technology Support Specialists of the greater Learning Design group of units.
• Lead assigned institutional initiatives and projects, including work that may extend beyond the position’s primary portfolio as organizational needs evolve.
• Manage academic SEBUs’ learning management system/s and product delivery system/s and related tools.
• Ensure that SEBU course designs reflect the application of appropriate learning and instructional theories .
• Ensure that current educational technologies are integrated into SEBU learning products to promote effective teaching strategies and to improve student-learning experiences .and vision for the Product

• Communicate knowledge and application of effective pedagogy and use of academic technologies.
• Facilitate and coordinate administrative aspects of course development, delivery, and support.
• Oversee teams that provide learning experience design services, consultation and assistance with planning, as well as coordinating and supporting course designs, redesigns, content, and evaluation. Ensure that SEBUs have appropriate processes for appraising course creation quality in terms of design, writing, and editing.
• Remain current and have a thorough understanding of the latest industry technology tools and trends in online education.
• Proactively communicate challenges, successes, and failures with leadership.
• Maintain the ability for Learning Experience Design to respond nimbly to rapidly shifting priorities, such that we are able to make sweeping changes across curriculum to specific or multiple SEBUs in an organized and rapid manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Stay open to counterintuitive ideas and direct feedback. Unity employees are expected to think creatively and remain open to approaches that challenge initial instincts or traditional methods. Taking direction, seeking clarity, and executing with precision are critical to moving innovative work forward.
• Work confidently with AI, digital tools, and emerging systems. As a technology-enabled institution, Unity expects all employees to adopt a growth mindset around digital tools. This includes using AI systems to enhance productivity and decision-making, as well as learning new platforms and processes with curiosity and accountability.
• Deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Agility, resilience, and follow-through are essential. Employees must remain focused on outcomes even as priorities shift, iterating quickly and adjusting to change without losing momentum.
• Communicate with clarity and consistency. Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability and willingness to engage professionally by phone, video, and digital channels is essential. Employees must document decisions, convey key information clearly, and support alignment across teams.
• Model integrity and professionalism in all aspects of work. Every employee is responsible for upholding high ethical standards, demonstrating sound judgment, and maintaining an ownership mindset when it comes to their role and results.
• Own the accuracy of your work. While Unity equips employees with advanced systems and AI-enhanced tools, the responsibility for quality, precision, and correctness rests with the individual. Attention to detail and proactive error-checking are non-negotiable.
• Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability in all aspects of work. This includes responsible stewardship of resources, strategic decision-making, and ensuring long-term institutional impact.
• At Unity, we encourage input, feedback, and collaboration from all employees, your perspective matters. However, once a decision has been made, employees are expected to act as an extension of their supervisor’s bandwidth, carrying out directives with clarity, consistency, and precision. We do not operate in independent silos; instead, we emphasize cross-functional collaboration and shared accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.