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Job ID 75697
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Center for Academic Innovation
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Learning Experience Design Fellow
Fall 2026 Student Fellowship Program

Center for Academic Innovation

Deadline to apply: Ongoing; first consideration will be given to those who apply by Wednesday, September 2, 2026. (This posting may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received)

Application Link:https://myumi.ch/xjwy2 

Location: 317 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (75% weekly in-person fellowship experience)

Pay Rate: Undergraduate $17/hr, Master’s $20/hr, Doctoral $23/hr

Job Duration: 10 - 15 hours/week for the Fall ‘26 semester, with the possibility of extending the fellowship through the duration of the Winter ‘27 semester.

Supervisor: Sarah DeWard (cai-student-hiring@umich.edu)
 

Who we’re looking for: 

A Learning Experience Design Student Fellow works closely with the LXD Team to support the design of self-paced courses, online certificate programs, online degree programs, and residential courses. 
 

Qualified candidates are those who enjoy actively embracing design challenges, demonstrate enthusiasm for trying new things, and are familiar with various modes of online education. Ideal candidates are those who have familiarity with graphic design, understand learning theory concepts, and have a basic understanding of how HTML works in Canvas.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Support the development of online courses through tasks such as video slide revisions, Canvas course building, editing video transcripts, and investigating learning tools 
  • Apply style guides to existing Michigan Online courses
  • Evaluate course designs against quality assurance guidelines to make targeted design improvements
  • Regularly participate in Student Fellowship Program (SFP) events, professional development sessions, workshops, and community-building activities.

 

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the Student Fellowship Application and upload the following supplemental documents:

  • Resume/CV
  • Write a brief summary of an online learning experience you had, what you liked, and what you would make better (less than 250 words)
  • Any other materials you would like us to consider to understand your fit for this position.
Educational Value

The Experience and Skills You’ll Gain: 

  • Hands-on experience designing and improving online learning experiences alongside professional Learning Experience Designers.
  • Technical skills such as building on Canvas, applying digital accessibility standards, utilizing style guides, and ensuring digital learning quality assurance standards are met.
  • Professional communication, project management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job Requirements

Student Qualifications:

  • Current U-M student enrolled in a degree or online degree program at the Ann Arbor campus
  • Foundational knowledge of working in Canvas
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements and priorities
  • Ability to be a dependable colleague in a highly collaborative, team-based environment
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Strong independent problem-solving ability
Hourly Rate $17.00/hour to $23.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, September 14, 2026
End Date At the end of the fall term, with possibility of a fellowship extension
Primary Contact Roderick Simmons
Primary Contact's Email cai-student-hiring@umich.edu
Supervisor Sarah DeWard
Work Location Center for Academic Innovation 317 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 75% weekly in-person fellowship experience
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