Learning Designer

Overview

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For :

The Learning Designer will collaborate with partner faculty and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop engaging, high-quality learning experiences for all of 2U’s product lines. In this role, you will focus on a backwards design strategy, content structure, and learner engagement, while overseeing content implementation executed by our vendor and collaborating with the Video Production team to ensure the creation of high-quality multimedia. A deep understanding of Canvas, Moodle, and edX, is essential to ensure the seamless implementation of content across 2U’s digital learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Learn Design : Collaborate with course designers and SMEs to create course goals and learning outcomes, an aligned assessment strategy, and asynchronous content as required. Apply instructional design principles to build a course framework that fosters student engagement and aligns with overarching programmatic and curricular goals. Guide faculty and SMEs on learner-centered and inclusive approaches for content delivery, incorporating the latest pedagogical best practices and engagement techniques across 2U’s learning platforms.
• Content implementation vendor : Serve as the primary point of contact for our content implementation vendor, ensuring they have detailed learning design plans and timelines, and review all content deliverables for alignment with project requirements. Provide ongoing feedback and quality assurance, ensuring content accuracy, pedagogical best practices, and alignment with 2U’s brand and overarching curriculum goals and accreditation requirements.
• Video Production collaboration : Work with the Video Production team to create high-quality multimedia, including developing and reviewing scripts, storyboards, visual elements, lecture slides or software demos that support course objectives. Ensure Video Production is included in course design conversations to support course designers in understanding the 2U recording process.
• Quality Assurance & Content Review : Manage and review each stage of content creation to ensure it meets academic rigor, accessibility, and quality standards. Leverage knowledge of Canvas, Moodle, and / or edX to ensure content is accurately built and placed within the LMS. Conduct testing and QA; adhere to platform guidelines and accessibility standards. Escalate QA issues as needed to Curriculum Management.
• Project Coordination : Oversee project timelines and milestones, ensuring cross-functional alignment between course designers, vendors, and Video Production teams. Maintain effective communication and address potential roadblocks. Provide weekly status reports to Curriculum Management and stakeholders via email, Jira, ClickUp, or other tools. Notify Curriculum Management of issues requiring escalation.

Background / Qualifications

Working Conditions

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is diverse and committed to transforming lives through higher education. We offer comprehensive benefits (varies by country) and a focus on work / life balance. Example benefits include :

Diversity & Inclusion

2U is committed to building a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide accommodations during the recruitment process. If you need assistance, please contact

The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 2U is an equal opportunity employer.

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