Arizona State University: Design Strategist, Executive Education

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September 14, 2026

Arizona State University

Design Strategist, Executive Education

Tempe, Arizona, USA

JR127080

Instructional Technologist 3

Instructional Design and Technology

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

The Design Strategist, Executive Education within ASU’s Learning Enterprise Learning Design team designs and develops innovative, scalable learning experiences that support diverse learners across academic, career, and professional pathways. This role focuses on high-impact, complex learning experiences that often involve external partners, workforce-aligned programs, and strategic initiatives across the Learning Enterprise portfolio. This person will collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, product teams, and industry partners to design high-quality learning experiences delivered through a variety of platforms and modalities, including online asynchronous and synchronous immersion classes.

These offerings may include Universal Learner Courses, Career and Professional Learning programs, executive education, and other learning innovations that expand access to education and career opportunities. In this role, you will apply evidence-based learning science, modern pedagogical practices, and emerging educational technologies to design engaging and effective learning experiences. Design Strategists are expected to leverage tools such as Canvas and modern authoring platforms, while also integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools into the course design and development process in ways that enhance learner experience and instructional efficiency.

You will be assigned to projects across the Learning Design portfolio and frequently contribute to complex, cross-functional initiatives requiring a high degree of autonomy, stakeholder management, and design judgment. The successful candidate will design courses for asynchronous online learners and synchronous immersion learners and contribute to the ongoing improvement of design frameworks, templates, and processes. Designers will also use learner data, engagement metrics, and feedback to inform course revisions and continuous improvement.

This role is based at ASU’s Tempe campus. A fingerprint background check is a mandatory step in the hiring process.

$70,000 – $73,000 per year, DOE

By the end of the first year in the position, the Design Strategist, Executive Education will contribute to the Learning Design team in the following ways:

The Instructional Designer (Ex-Ed/CPL) will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design high-quality courses and learning experiences that support diverse learner populations across academic and professional contexts.

• Partner with faculty, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to design and develop high-quality learning experiences across modalities, including synchronous in-person, live online, hybrid, and asynchronous formats as needed
• Lead or contribute to complex design projects, including those involving external partners, workforce-aligned programs, or accelerated development timelines
• Apply backward design to align learning objectives, instructional materials, and assessments
• Design courses and learning assets using evidence-based learning science and modern instructional…