| Position Summary: |
YU Global, an innovative educational technology startup at the forefront of transforming digital learning, seeks an exceptional Instructional Design and Production Leader to drive our content development and learner experience. This is a pivotal role for an entrepreneurial, experienced manager who can shape educational content at a rapidly growing organization.
As a key member of our founding team, you will be instrumental in establishing YU Global's educational design standards, production workflows, and learner experience model. This is not a traditional corporate role, but an opportunity to architect an entirely new approach to digital educational content. |
| Position Responsibilities: |
- Lead all aspects of instructional design and content production strategies
- Manage a team of instructional design professionals
- Manage 50% of design projects directly, creating cutting-edge learning modules
- Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum development frameworks
- Oversee educational quality and learner experience across all digital platforms
- Create project management protocols for content production teams
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, technology teams, and academic leadership
- Design adaptive learning experiences that integrate advanced AI and interactive technologies
- Establish scalable content development processes for multiple educational programs
Project Management Expectations:
- Direct management of complex, multi-dimensional content development projects
- Create and maintain detailed project timelines and resource allocation strategies
- Develop innovative tracking and quality assurance mechanisms
- Ensure cross-functional team alignment and efficient workflow
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| Experience & Education Background: |
- Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field
- Minimum 7-10 years experience in instructional design and digital learning development
- Proven track record of creating engaging, high-quality digital learning experiences
- Expertise in learning management systems and content authoring tools
- Strong understanding of learning science, pedagogical strategies, and emerging educational technologies
- Experience with AI-integrated learning platforms preferred
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| About Us: |
Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.
As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.
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| Equal Employment Opportunity: |
Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. |