Director, Product Design and Development

3 weeks ago


Chicago Illinois, United States Adtalem Global Education Full time
Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

The Director of Product Design and Development uses his/her extensive experience in higher education, understanding of pedagogical concepts, and knowledge of regulatory requirements to provide day-to-day strategic leadership and execution of all product design and development activities for designated Colleges/Schools/Programs within Adtalem as part of the Product Development and Classroom Design (PDCD) organization. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Product Design and Development and provides leadership oversight and coordination of Learning Experience Design teams within the College/School/Program and leads product and student experience initiatives, providing critical oversight of academic program/course development.

Fosters a culture of excellence for the designated College/School/Program Product Development teams in PDCD.  

Collaborates and co-leads College/School/Program planning and initiatives with Sr. Director of Product Design and Development, Academic Leadership, Product Management, and academic teams in alignment with Strategic Plan, Long Range Plan (LRP), and business objectives.  

Primary relationship manager between the Academic Deans and/or program-specific stakeholders and PDCD Development Teams to ensure the integrity of the program design/development.  

Collaborates with institutional leaders to consult on online strategy, program positioning, annual budget development, and the integration of learning models into the curriculum experience.  

Guides the decision-making processes for program design and development within the context of budget, time, and resources.  

Directs the team in integrating effective instructional design, curriculum design, online learning, adult learning theory, and andragogy/pedagogy principles are evident in all program and course development.  

Oversees and monitors product development budgets for the College/School’s programs.  Supports and furthers institutions’ mission and vision through the provision of high-quality academic products; integrates the institution’s mission, vision, and initiatives throughout all development work within PDCD.  

Partners with faculty, serves on councils, and works with staff to effectively drive the institution’s policies, technology, and improvement initiatives. 

Engages across PDCD to align with strategic initiatives and priorities.  

Creates and supports professional development opportunities for Learning Experience Design teams.  

Works across the academic, product management, and finance teams to monitor and manage College/School/Program CapEx Product Development budget and advocate for resources, as necessary.  

Reviews and approves contracts and assignments for content and development work.  Develops appropriate partnerships consistent with PDCD responsibilities.  

Represents PDCD at appropriate professional meetings and conferences.  

Prepares appropriate documentation for accrediting and other agencies.  



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