Learning Resource Strategist

About This Role

Develops and implements comprehensive learning resource strategies aligned with program objectives and business requirements to enhance program experiences and student outcomes at Western Governors University.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements comprehensive learning resource strategies to enhance program experiences and student outcomes.
• Develops program-level learning resource strategy based on program objectives, the learner population, and business requirements.
• Develops a comprehensive collection of learning resources aligned with course competencies and the learning resource strategy.
• Facilitates the build-or-buy decision-making process with a deep understanding of current capabilities and future capabilities roadmap.
• Researches and recommends new learning resources that meet andrological and business needs; manages the process of onboarding those resources.
• Leads the learning resource request process and ensures that necessary stakeholders are involved at the right time in the process.
• Advises academic and design stakeholders on the instructional value, andrological fit, and long-term sustainability of approved resources.
• Establishes and maintains a centralized asset tracking system that governs the full lifecycle of learning resources.
• Manages the lifecycle of learning resources from selection, obtaining rights with procurement, implementation, and retirement, ensuring consistent access for stakeholders and students.
• Provides technical and content area support for existing learning resources.
• Ensures learning materials meet accessibility standards and are technically compatible with WGU systems, improving student access, reducing support incidents, and enhancing the digital learning environment.
• Maintains integrity to the program through the ongoing review of relevancy, currency, and value of LRs in the context of industry and student expectations and needs for a full product lifecycle, inclusive of redevelopment and continuous quality improvement cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of related experience
• Subject matter knowledge in one or more of the following areas: technology, health, education, or business
• Previous experience with online education, learning resource strategy, and project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of related experience in online education, learning resource strategy, and project management

Nice to Have

• Experience in Publishing, Instructional Design, Online Higher Education, or Library Science
• Experience with educational technology platforms and learning management systems
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines for digital learning materials

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits