Learning Experience Designer
NewselaSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, Education, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Subject matter expert in data analytics, data science, machine learning, and generative AI
- Ability to translate deep technical skills into product strategy and content design
- Experience developing curriculum and product architecture
- Skills in designing for target learners
- Ability to identify market needs for new and evolving learning products
- Capability to architect curriculum and learner outcomes based on product requirements
- Ability to use domain knowledge and experience to inform product strategy and pipeline decisions
- Skills to impact and influence external partner teams to deliver high-quality curriculum and products on time
- Ability to thrive in an atmosphere of continuous change while focusing on priorities and driving toward solutions
- Capability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Effective collaboration skills with key stakeholders and functional leads company-wide
Responsibilities
- Act as principal subject-matter expert in data analytics, data science, machine learning, generative AI, and emerging topics
- Lead creation of technical and non-technical content for Professional & Industry Certificates, Short Courses, and MOOCs
- Research and stay up-to-date on technology trends and new tools to create content meeting market and student demands
- Establish, implement, and promote best practices in backwards design content development across Bootcamp & Alternative Credential products
- Provide expert guidance on content and technology best practices in data analytics, data science, machine learning, generative AI, and emerging topics
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Content Strategy and Product Marketing to drive revenue growth and define content development pathways
- Oversee portfolio of high-profile and complex programs through each lifecycle stage, ensuring development per requirements
- Define content strategy for subject area, supporting new product creation, maintenance, updates, and retirement
- Define product enhancements to maintain and improve quality in existing alternative credential products
- Lead curricular planning, data-driven evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts
- Provide strategic direction and support for internal stakeholders, external partners, and curriculum/products aligned with business priorities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What expertise is required for the Curriculum and Content Strategy Lead role?
The role requires subject matter expertise in data analytics, data science, machine learning, and generative AI, with the ability to translate these technical skills into product strategy and content design.
What are the key responsibilities of this position?
The role involves serving as the primary product owner and subject matter expert for curriculum content, overseeing program lifecycles, defining content strategy, leading curricular planning, and engaging with internal teams to drive revenue growth.
What abilities are needed to succeed in this role?
Success requires using domain knowledge to inform product strategy, influencing external partner teams to deliver high-quality curriculum on time, and thriving in an atmosphere of continuous change while focusing on priorities and driving solutions.
What is the company culture like at 2U?
2U is motivated by a mission to eliminate the back row in education, connected by a shared passion for world-class digital education, and focused on unlocking human potential through partnerships with over 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
A strong candidate is a domain expert in data and AI who can translate technical knowledge into product strategy, influence partners for high-quality delivery, and thrive in a fast-paced environment of continuous change while managing priorities.
2U
Provides online education solutions for universities
About 2U
2U provides online education solutions for universities, partnering with them to deliver high-quality digital programs. Their services include course design, marketing, and student support, all enhanced by technology and data analytics. This approach creates an engaging online learning environment that aims to ensure equal opportunities for all students. Unlike traditional learning management systems, 2U focuses on long-term partnerships and revenue-sharing agreements, aligning their success with that of the universities they serve. Their goal is to improve student outcomes and expand access to education globally.
Crystal City, VirginiaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$93.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Parental Leave
Volunteer Days
Risks
Interim CEO appointment suggests potential instability in leadership.
Multiple class action lawsuits pose significant legal and financial risks.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing indicates ongoing financial distress.
Differentiation
2U partners with prestigious universities to offer high-quality online degree programs.
The company combines technology, human support, and data analytics for effective online learning.
2U's No Back Row approach ensures equal opportunity for all students.
Upsides
Growing demand for online education boosts 2U's market potential.
Partnerships with international universities expand 2U's global reach.
Increased focus on data analytics improves student retention and success.
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