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Working Title02-26 Manager, Instructional Design Services

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202501735AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$70,000-$80,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience).

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/01/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ) is a dynamic catalyst for learning, discovery, and impact across Colorado, the United States, and worldwide. As Colorado State University’s front door to the world, OEE is evolving to meet the changing needs of learners, communities, and industries through bold, accessible, and forward-thinking approaches. With a mission rooted in CSU’s land-grant heritage and vision aligned with CSU’s Strategic Roadmap, OEE encompasses CSU Extension, CSU Learning Innovation Team (including CSU Online, CSU Professional Education, CSU Extension Programs, and OLLI ), the Colorado Water Center, and other high-impact programs. Together, these efforts connect CSU’s teaching, research, and service missions to the real-world challenges and opportunities facing Coloradans and global learners alike.

The CSU Learning Innovation Team, housed within OEE , leads the design and activation of educational solutions that are agile, accessible, and aligned to the needs of modern learners. This team fosters cross-campus and cross-sector collaboration to co-create offerings that are responsive, scalable, and learner-centered—inspiring individuals to thrive across a lifetime of learning.

Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides anEmployee Study Privilege (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/other-benefit-programs/academic-privileges/) with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

Position Summary

The manager for Instructional Design Services is responsible for the creation of the courses and learning assets that make up OEE’s overall portfolio of offerings. This position works closely with partners (including internal to OEE , across colleges and departments at CSU , and external to the university) to develop a portfolio of course offerings and educational assets that fit the organization and partners’ objectives. This position provides strategic oversight and portfolio management of educational solutions, with direct responsibility for cultivating and maintaining high-impact relationships with academic departments, institutional partners, and key stakeholders across and beyond OEE and CSU . This position plays a critical role in shaping the success or failure of assigned areas of accountability by enabling more direct and responsive collaboration with online programs, departments, and external stakeholders. This position contributes to the development of the annual budget and is responsible for managing and optimizing budget components tied to this portfolio. This position supervises the team of instructional designers and multimedia specialists who execute on the creation and iterative improvement of content and curriculum.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in strategic program, unit, or initiative management.

+ Demonstrated ability to:

+ Direct a team or unit with cross-campus or statewide impact.

+ Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional vision.

+ Manage budgets, staff, and systems with accountability and transparency.

+ Advise executive leadership on policy, investment, or innovation strategy.

+ Translate complex priorities into effective operations and measurable outcomes.

+ Build partnerships and influence culture across units, sectors, or statewide networks.

+ The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Learning Innovation Team will not sponsor a visa for this position.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Advanced degree in education, instructional design, innovation, business, or related field.

+ Experience working in higher education or with lifelong learning ecosystems.

+ Familiarity with the Learning Innovation portfolios of CSU Online, CSU Professional Education, CSU Extension Programs, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute ( OLLI ).

+ Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Experience applying design thinking, human-centered design, or innovation frameworks.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeam Supervision and Leadership

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide direction, support, and mentorship for half of the Instructional Design Services team (approximately 10 full-time staff per position).

+ Ensure that there is coordination and standardization of work on the team that aligns with OEE and partner goals of high-quality learning experiences.

+ Adjust team structure over time as organizational and partners’ needs evolve.

Percentage Of Time40%

Job Duty CategoryInstitutional and Partner Alignment

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve as a liaison across CSU units and with external partners to co-create educational solutions.

+ Proactively build and manage relationships to cultivate a continuous pipeline of collaborators.

+ Maintain existing relationships with regular check-ins to ensure partner satisfaction and scope out opportunities for expanded work.

Percentage Of Time30%

Job Duty CategoryStrategic Planning and Execution

Duty/Responsibility

+ Recommend operational plans that strengthen and broaden the scope of the entire organization, focused on but not limited to the Instructional Design Services team.

+ Work with Director or Senior Director to create and manage annual budget that ensures priorities are appropriately funded.

+ Create a pipeline of innovation feedback with the Development & Analytics Team to ensure that best practices are being incorporated in course and curriculum design.

+ Develop and execute on a comprehensive innovation roadmap aligned with CSU’s strategic goals.

+ Build and lead innovation frameworks and processes that guide collaborative work across teams.

Percentage Of Time30%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, allmaterials must be RECEIVED no laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, December 1, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:

+ Resume

+ Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position

All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office [email protected]. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Nancy Johnson [email protected].

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Search ContactNancy Johnson at [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents