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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