Educational Testing Service
Executive Director, Learning Design
Educational Testing Service, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Educational Testing Service - Executive Director, Learning Design
For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based on rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research, and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.The Executive Director of Learning Design will lead the strategy for how ETS develops learning and assessment solutions in the K16 Business Unit. The Executive Director will lead a team of learning scientists, instructional designers, user experience research, and design professionals working across cross-functional K16 teams to design evidence-based, impactful learning experiences that are efficient, effective, equitable, and tailored to target user needs.Responsibilities
Drive product development learning science and design strategy and provide mentorship and guidance to learning scientists, instructional designers, and user experience and design individual contributors.Develop and execute the strategy for articulating the intended learning and/or developmental outcomes and establishing relevant research foundations and design principles of solutions.Engage with users of target market and user segments to conduct visioning activities, needs assessments, validation of problem statements, and ongoing testing throughout the product development lifecycle.Collaborate with team and relevant stakeholders to articulate product requirements and drive on-time delivery of product offerings against tight deadlines.Ensure foundational documentation and its implementation supports and drives solution content strategy, design, and implementation.Collaborate with AI engineers to conceptualize and realize insights from affective, behavioral, and cognitive data throughout the learning experience.Drive learning science perspective and expertise informing capabilities teammate research agenda, implementation, and iteration.Stay up to date with emerging research methods, trends, best practices, and evolving technologies in learning science and design.Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the job function.Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in learning or cognitive science, assessment and measurement, instructional or curriculum design, education, educational psychology or related area.At least 5 years professional experience in leadership.10+ years in applied learning science and design within educational technology product development, and/or programs.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in Agile teams.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Well-developed organizational skills and program management experience.Strong technical skills and a willingness/adeptness to learn new technology.ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve.
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For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based on rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research, and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.The Executive Director of Learning Design will lead the strategy for how ETS develops learning and assessment solutions in the K16 Business Unit. The Executive Director will lead a team of learning scientists, instructional designers, user experience research, and design professionals working across cross-functional K16 teams to design evidence-based, impactful learning experiences that are efficient, effective, equitable, and tailored to target user needs.Responsibilities
Drive product development learning science and design strategy and provide mentorship and guidance to learning scientists, instructional designers, and user experience and design individual contributors.Develop and execute the strategy for articulating the intended learning and/or developmental outcomes and establishing relevant research foundations and design principles of solutions.Engage with users of target market and user segments to conduct visioning activities, needs assessments, validation of problem statements, and ongoing testing throughout the product development lifecycle.Collaborate with team and relevant stakeholders to articulate product requirements and drive on-time delivery of product offerings against tight deadlines.Ensure foundational documentation and its implementation supports and drives solution content strategy, design, and implementation.Collaborate with AI engineers to conceptualize and realize insights from affective, behavioral, and cognitive data throughout the learning experience.Drive learning science perspective and expertise informing capabilities teammate research agenda, implementation, and iteration.Stay up to date with emerging research methods, trends, best practices, and evolving technologies in learning science and design.Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the job function.Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in learning or cognitive science, assessment and measurement, instructional or curriculum design, education, educational psychology or related area.At least 5 years professional experience in leadership.10+ years in applied learning science and design within educational technology product development, and/or programs.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in Agile teams.Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Well-developed organizational skills and program management experience.Strong technical skills and a willingness/adeptness to learn new technology.ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve.
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