Arden University Students' Association
Arden University Students' Association
1 – 10 Employees
EducationNon-profit
Arden University Students' Association is a nonprofit organisation supporting students at Arden University, with a focus on those studying through distance and blended learning. It represents student interests, works with university staff, and provides guidance, support, and opportunities designed to help students engage with university life and progress through their studies.

Digital Learning Designer

Designs accessible, interactive online learning for Arden University’s international students. Works with academics and specialist teams to develop flexible, AI-enabled higher education modules.

Description

  • Design accessible digital learning experiences for an international student audience
  • Create interactive modules with academic subject-matter experts
  • Convert complex curriculum content into clear, intuitive digital learning pathways
  • Provide learning design support to the Faculty of Learning and Teaching
  • Contribute to the continuing development of Arden University’s digital learning environment
  • Partner with academic faculties, media producers, and quality assurance teams
  • Facilitate storyboarding workshops and advise colleagues on effective teaching methods
  • Create, update, and maintain digital learning resources
  • Coordinate learning design projects involving multiple stakeholders
  • Complete project deliverables within agreed deadlines

Requirements

  • At least three years of professional experience in digital learning design
  • Higher education experience is preferred
  • Experience creating high-quality learning modules with varied platforms and authoring tools
  • Strong knowledge of pedagogy, systematic digital learning design, and user experience principles
  • Technical ability to build interactive modules in Articulate Rise
  • Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems and Virtual Learning Environments
  • Knowledge of current accessibility requirements and inclusive design practices
  • Ability to integrate equality, diversity, and inclusion into learning design and development
  • Capacity to manage a demanding workload, work quickly, and meet delivery deadlines
  • Ability to facilitate storyboarding workshops and recommend effective teaching approaches
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with academics and subject-matter experts on digital materials
  • Experience coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Enthusiasm for learning design and pedagogy, with the ability to engage and motivate others
  • Ability to work independently, handle unexpected challenges, and follow institutional processes and regulations
  • A relevant master’s degree is desirable
  • A recognized professional certification in digital learning design is desirable
  • Specific experience as a digital learning designer in higher education is desirable
  • Working knowledge of wider university operations is desirable
  • Direct experience using Moodle is desirable

Benefits

  • 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • University closure over the Christmas period
  • Aviva pension plan with employer contributions starting at 7%
  • BUPA Cash Plan
  • Private medical insurance for eligible roles
  • Perkbox employee benefits
  • Free enrolment on any Arden course
  • Course discounts for family and friends
  • Golden Ticket enabling you to give someone a free Arden education
  • Predominantly remote work with occasional travel to a UK site, approximately twice a year
  • Disability Confident Employer scheme with a guaranteed interview for eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria

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