Instructional Designer - CE Student Success Center

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University’s Mission: “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it an inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

The last day to submit an application for this position is September 13, 2026, by 11:59pm MST.

This position leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of learning experiences and student success initiatives for the Student Success Center (SSC) within Continuing Education (CE). The Instructional Designer oversees the creation of high-quality instructional materials, training programs, and academic support resources for student employees (e.g., peer educators, tutors, teaching assistants, academic coaches) and CE learners. The position partners with faculty, staff, and subject matter experts to design engaging, accessible, and evidence-based learning experiences that align with CE’s mission, vision, and values.

In addition to leading instructional design projects, the position provides strategic direction, manages project timelines and priorities, and mentors graduate and undergraduate Instructional Design Assistants (IDAs) in developing their instructional design and professional skills. The position ensures instructional materials meet quality, accessibility, copyright, and functionality standards while fostering innovation through effective use of learning technologies and AI-assisted design workflows. This role combines instructional design expertise, project management, leadership, creativity, and technical knowledge to strengthen the team’s work and improve learner success across Continuing Education.

• Lead the Design and Development of Academic Support Resources
  Oversee the design and development of training materials for student employees, including academic coaches, peer educators, teaching assistants, tutors, and other SSC staff ensuring alignment with CE standards and learner needs. In addition, lead the creation of engaging and accessible academic support resources for students enrolled in Continuing Education courses.

• Manage Projects and Provide Strategic Leadership
  Plan and manage design projects from initiation to completion, including creating project maps, assessment plans, and timelines. Provide strategic direction to align projects with CE’s mission, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality. Organize and assemble course content and learning activities in the LMS, ensuring all resources meet copyright, accessibility, and functionality standards.

• Manage and Develop Team Members
  Provide guidance, training, and experiential learning opportunities to graduate and undergraduate Instructional Design Assistants (IDAs), fostering growth in instructional design skills, professional development, and leadership capacity.

• Implement Best Practices and Foster Innovation
  Ensure all instructional materials reflect evidence-based design principles and accessibility standards while incorporating innovative tools and methods that enhance learner engagement and success. Evaluate and appropriately integrate AI-assisted tools and workflows to enhance instructional quality, improve efficiency, and support learner success while adhering to university policies regarding privacy, copyright, accessibility, and responsible use.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement…