Sr. Learning Experience Designer for Post-graduate Programs

ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.
They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now.
Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

HOW WE WORK

As a high-growth start-up, the ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Sr. Learning Experience Designer (LED) at ALU, you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our post-graduate students' learning journey. Your responsibilities will span a wide spectrum, from curriculum development and course design to harnessing cutting-edge instructional technology and delivering projects seamlessly. In addition, you will be a linchpin for quality assurance, fostering collaboration, and sharing expertise within our dynamic learning environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development:

• Assist with the design and implementation of ALUSB curriculum for the MBA, PgDs, Custom Programs, and Executive Education Courses.
• Research, write, and curate educational content that aligns with program/course maps.
• Create assessments, assignments, and quizzes to evaluate student understanding.
• Ensure content is up-to-date and aligned with industry best practices.

Course Design:

• Collaborate with faculty and SMEs, to design engaging and effective in-person, online, and blended learning experiences.
• Create multimedia content, including videos, animations, and interactive elements.
• Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) to design and organize course materials.
• Contribute to design, assessment, customization, and continuous improvement of instructional design templates for ALUSB courses and programs.

Instructional Technology:

• Stay updated on the latest educational technology trends and tools.
• Implement innovative technologies to enhance the online learning experience.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to course delivery.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage learning design projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Create project plans, timelines, and milestones, and monitor progress.
• Coordinate the work of cross-functional teams involved in course development projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Prepare project status reports and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

• Review and evaluate course materials for clarity, consistency, and quality.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback from students to improve courses.
• Ensure content accessibility and compliance with copyright and licensing regulations.

Collaboration and Training:

• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to envision, plan, coordinate, and maintain the design and development of face-to-face, hybrid, and blended initiatives for academic, non-academic, and professional learning and development.
• Work closely with faculty, staff, and SMEs to provide guidance and support in course development.
• Train faculty and SMEs on effective instructional design principles and technology usage.
• Collaborate with other instructional designers to share best practices and resources.

Executive Coaching for Leadership Programs

• Implement established coaching strategies to enhance leadership capabilities, ensuring a harmonious balance between support and challenge for continuous professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate concepts from leadership programs seamlessly into coaching sessions while staying informed about the latest advancements in leadership across various sectors.
• Provide personalized individual and group coaching sessions for participants within leadership programs, incorporating comprehensive leadership assessments and constructive feedback sessions.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in fields related to postgraduate education, curriculum and instruction, or instructional design, or the like. 
• At least 7  years of relevant professional experience, that includes one or more of the following: curriculum mapping, instructional systems design, online learning design and development. 
• Strong understanding of higher education trends, accreditation standards, and best practices in undergraduate education, particularly in Africa.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong commitment to increasing educational access on the Continent.
• Proficiency in utilizing educational technologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent coaching and project management skills.
• Must be located +/- 2 hours of the Central African Time Zone

Preferable

• Based in Kigali.
• Familiarity with designing learning experiences on Canvas LM