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Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator
Job Grade
AS23S
Division
Academic Affairs
College/Dept
Programs
Department
Division of Continuing Studies
Requisition Number
2026-00328
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
$60,000 - $65,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator supports the design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of learner-centered educational experiences across the Division of Continuing Studies ( DCS ). Working collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and campus partners, this position helps ensure that DCS courses, certificates, and academic programs provide engaging, accessible, and high-quality learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of the modern learner.
Serving as a collaborative partner to faculty and division leadership, this position coordinates the DCS learning experience portfolio by supporting the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of courses, certificates, learning pathways, and educational experiences that promote consistency, quality, and student success.
The successful candidate combines expertise in adult learning, curriculum improvement, project coordination, and educational innovation with a commitment to collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. This role serves as a bridge between educational vision and implementation, helping ensure that every DCS learning experience is intentional, connected, relevant, accessible, and continuously improving.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Learning Experience Portfolio & Academic Operations
Duties:
Coordinate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DCS learning experience portfolio. Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to coordinate course offerings, learning pathways, curriculum sequencing, and scheduling that support student progression, program quality, and an intentional learning experience. Maintain academic documentation, course templates, faculty resources, and learning systems that promote consistency, operational effectiveness, and a cohesive learner experience across DCS programs.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Learning Design & Partnerships
Duties:
Partner with faculty to strengthen the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences across courses, certificates, and academic programs. Support the development of engaging learning activities, authentic assessments, learner-centered instructional practices, and educational resources that reflect the needs of adult and contemporary learners. Develop templates, guides, and faculty resources that promote quality, accessibility, consistency, and innovation while respecting faculty expertise and academic ownership.
Percentage Of Time
25
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Learning Quality & Continuous Improvement
Duties:
Coordinate continuous improvement efforts that enhance the DCS learning experience through the collection and synthesis of learner feedback, faculty input, course outcomes, and emerging best practices. Facilitate course and program review processes, recommend improvements, and support implementation of enhancements that strengthen learner engagement, persistence, accessibility, and educational quality across the DCS learning portfolio.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Learning Innovation Implementation
Duties:
Coordinate the implementation of innovative learning experiences and educational practices that enhance adult learning and student engagement. Support initiatives involving educational technology, artificial intelligence, digital credentials, competency-based learning, durable skills, and other emerging approaches that enhance adult learning. Assist faculty and leadership in piloting, evaluating, refining, and scaling innovative educational practices.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Division Collaboration & Special Initiatives
Duties:
Contribute to division-wide initiatives, faculty development efforts, strategic projects, and campus collaborations that support the mission of the Division of Continuing Studies. Participate in planning activities, support organizational improvement efforts, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in learning.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience
Three years of professional experience in higher education, curriculum development, instructional design, faculty support, educational technology, learning and development, project coordination, or a related field. Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and coordinating multiple initiatives.
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
NA
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum & Design, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with adult and contemporary learners. Experience supporting course design, curriculum improvement, faculty development, educational innovation, learning management systems, digital credentials, skills-based education, assessment of student learning, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Requisiton Details
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.
Job Title
Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator
Job Grade
AS23S
Division
Academic Affairs
College/Dept
Programs
Department
Division of Continuing Studies
Requisition Number
2026-00328
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
$60,000 - $65,000
Pay Schedule
Annually
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
The Learning Experience & Innovation Coordinator supports the design, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of learner-centered educational experiences across the Division of Continuing Studies ( DCS ). Working collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, staff, and campus partners, this position helps ensure that DCS courses, certificates, and academic programs provide engaging, accessible, and high-quality learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of the modern learner.
Serving as a collaborative partner to faculty and division leadership, this position coordinates the DCS learning experience portfolio by supporting the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of courses, certificates, learning pathways, and educational experiences that promote consistency, quality, and student success.
The successful candidate combines expertise in adult learning, curriculum improvement, project coordination, and educational innovation with a commitment to collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement. This role serves as a bridge between educational vision and implementation, helping ensure that every DCS learning experience is intentional, connected, relevant, accessible, and continuously improving.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Learning Experience Portfolio & Academic Operations
Duties:
Coordinate the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DCS learning experience portfolio. Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to coordinate course offerings, learning pathways, curriculum sequencing, and scheduling that support student progression, program quality, and an intentional learning experience. Maintain academic documentation, course templates, faculty resources, and learning systems that promote consistency, operational effectiveness, and a cohesive learner experience across DCS programs.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Learning Design & Partnerships
Duties:
Partner with faculty to strengthen the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences across courses, certificates, and academic programs. Support the development of engaging learning activities, authentic assessments, learner-centered instructional practices, and educational resources that reflect the needs of adult and contemporary learners. Develop templates, guides, and faculty resources that promote quality, accessibility, consistency, and innovation while respecting faculty expertise and academic ownership.
Percentage Of Time
25
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Learning Quality & Continuous Improvement
Duties:
Coordinate continuous improvement efforts that enhance the DCS learning experience through the collection and synthesis of learner feedback, faculty input, course outcomes, and emerging best practices. Facilitate course and program review processes, recommend improvements, and support implementation of enhancements that strengthen learner engagement, persistence, accessibility, and educational quality across the DCS learning portfolio.
Percentage Of Time
20
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Learning Innovation Implementation
Duties:
Coordinate the implementation of innovative learning experiences and educational practices that enhance adult learning and student engagement. Support initiatives involving educational technology, artificial intelligence, digital credentials, competency-based learning, durable skills, and other emerging approaches that enhance adult learning. Assist faculty and leadership in piloting, evaluating, refining, and scaling innovative educational practices.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Division Collaboration & Special Initiatives
Duties:
Contribute to division-wide initiatives, faculty development efforts, strategic projects, and campus collaborations that support the mission of the Division of Continuing Studies. Participate in planning activities, support organizational improvement efforts, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in learning.
Percentage Of Time
10
Essential Function:
Yes
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience
Three years of professional experience in higher education, curriculum development, instructional design, faculty support, educational technology, learning and development, project coordination, or a related field. Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and coordinating multiple initiatives.
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
NA
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Adult Education, Higher Education, Curriculum & Design, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with adult and contemporary learners. Experience supporting course design, curriculum improvement, faculty development, educational innovation, learning management systems, digital credentials, skills-based education, assessment of student learning, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
Supplemental Question
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- none
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)
- * How many years of experience do you have in higher education,
curriculum development, instructional design, faculty support,
educational technology, learning and development, project
coordination, or a related field?
- None
- 1-2
- 3-4
- 5+
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter