Learning Design Specialist (Internal Only)

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Job Title

Learning Design Specialist (Internal Only)

Location

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

05574

Department

Flexible Learning

Job Category

Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Status

Regular

Job Open Date

10/20/2026

Resume Review Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Summary

The Learning Design Specialist collaborates with the Assistant Director of Academic Credentialing, Workforce Innovation and eLearning Divisions, academic departments, and student support services to develop and strengthen student pathways from non-credit workforce training to academic credit. This position applies human-centered design, user experience (UX) principles, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to simplify how students discover, understand, and access Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), competency-based education (CBE),workforce-to-credit pathways, and other credit recognition opportunities.

The role focuses on improving student-facing resources, streamlining credentialing processes, and strengthening connections between workforce training and academic programs to support student enrollment and success.

The salary for this position begins at $59,661.00 and is commensurate with education and experience.

This position is only available to current employees in the eLearning Division.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access to Sinclair courses and programs.
• Generous Retirement

Benefits

• Build your future through participation in OPERS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks of vacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leave annually, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• Health

Benefits

• That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being.

• Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employees receive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

• *SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and strengthen workforce-to-credit pathways by collaborating with Academic Credentialing, Workforce Innovation, Learning Design Specialists, and academic departments to connect non-credit training and industry credentials with existing PLA, CBE, and academic programs
• Design and improve student-facing resources and communications, including credit recognition guides, website content, and outreach materials, to help students identify credit opportunities before enrolling in non-credit training and navigate available pathways independently
• Support student navigation and enrollment by coordinating with Academic Credentialing, Workforce Innovation, and student support services to help students transition from non-credit training through PLA processes and into credit-bearing programs
• Research, pilot, and implement AI-supported solutions to streamline PLA development, microcredential processes, student navigation, and administrative workflows, with an emphasis on efficiency, accessibility, and scalability
• Develop and maintain digital credentialing resources within eLearn and other institutional platforms, including proficiency assessments, portfolio assessment resources, and student-facing guidance, applying accessibility, UX, and human-centered design principles
• Collaborate across departments to improve workflows, strengthen communication, and identify opportunities to expand student awareness and participation in credit recognition pathways
• Monitor and evaluate pathway effectiveness by tracking student participation, PLA credits awarded, transitions into academic programs, and other relevant outcomes to inform continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning required OR master’s degree in higher education, instructional technology, learning experience design, student affairs or related field required
• Minimum of two years’ experience in higher education required
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (e.g., D2L Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard) required
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated experience facilitating workshops and trainings preferred
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills, with a record of data-driven decision making
• Commitment to equitable access, digital inclusion, and learner-centered design required

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning OR a master’s degree in higher education, instructional technology, learning experience design, student affairs or a related field?
• I have a bachelor’s degree with specialized coursework or experience in instructional design, UX/LXD, or online teaching and learning.
• I have a master’s degree in higher education, instructional technology, learning experience design, student affairs or a related field.
• I do not meet the education requirements for this position.

Do you have a minimum of 2 years' experience in higher education?

• Yes
• No

Are you a current employee at Sinclair within the eLearning division?

• Yes
• No

In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.

• Ohio
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
• No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Master's Transcript

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