Learning Designer

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about learning and want to make an impact on people’s lives? Penn Foster is looking for a talented individual to join our Group Content Strategy & Quality team.

In this highly visible and strategic role, you will be at the forefront of revolutionizing how we deliver learning experiences.

By blending pedagogical expertise with technical innovation, you will create scalable, effective learning solutions that drive measurable improvements in student outcomes.

Using our Skills-based Education framework, you will develop cutting-edge learning solutions that focus on enhancing student experiences and improving learning quality.

Your work will help bridge real-world skills with job placement and performance, ensuring learner success is our key metric.You will partner with cross-functional teams to iterate and scale learning models aligned with organizational goals.

​Essential Job Functions:


* Design and deliver high-quality content and learning experiences based on the principles of Skills-based Education (learner-centered, authenticity, active learning, differentiation, and skills development) that support business strategies.


* Contribute to Penn Foster's Quality of Learning standards by implementing measurable improvements to course quality.


* Develop detailed Learning Design Plans, collaborating with peers and Product teams to align on course objectives and content.


* Act as the learning design expert, advocating for the learner perspective in all initiatives.


* Assess content needs, determine what content is available for reuse, and ensure it meets pedagogical and accessibility standards.


* Evaluate course content and learning objectives for pedagogical effectiveness and learner accessibility, incorporating universal design principles.


* Use analytics, learner feedback, and the latest research in learning science to continuously iterate on and enhance the learning experience to align with business objectives and learner success.


* Implement emerging learning technologies, such as AI-driven platforms, adaptive learning, and immersive experiences (e.g., VR/AR), to create personalized and scalable learning solutions.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including leadership, instructional designers, and subject matter experts, to integrate learning science principles into all learning initiatives.


* Stay up to date with advancements in learning science, online education, and educational technology to ensure that learning solutions remain innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with learner and business needs.
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