Instructional Designer

Job Description

The Instructional Designer actively collaborates and engages with faculty to design and build engaging online courses and instructional assessments and activities.

Additionally, the Instructional Designer provides guidance and support to faculty through each stage of course development.

The ideal Instructional Designer must have a proven understanding of adult learning methodologies, LMS administration, rapid e-learning authoring tools, course design, development, and support, and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

There are two positions available. Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of instructional design and course-building experience in a university setting.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Professional content production and / or project management experience.
• Technical proficiency and use of Google Suite and project management software.
• Previous experience in course design, development, instructional design, and / or teaching intensity.
• Working in higher education or other academic settings.
• Proficiency in rapid courseware development tools (Storyline, Rise, Playposit, Captivate).
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems especially Blackboard.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams formal training in instructional design or adult learning.
• Experience developing and conducting instructor-led training (live and via webcast).
• Ability to develop workflows and business procedures.
• Experience taking, creating, or administering online asynchronous training.
• Delivering research-based, learner-centered course development support for instructors teaching in blended and online formats.
• Assisting in planning for constant quality improvement and assessment in blended / online teaching and learning formats.
• Leading or collaborating on projects, initiatives, and external grants that require learning design expertise.
• Building active learning strategies that address diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds in blended and online environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and lead organized yet adaptive meetings with faculty to gather information and buy-in on customized online course delivery strategies.
• Articulate and reinforce course development process and faculty responsibilities, as well as establish milestone deadlines and gain buy-in from faculty to meet deadlines.
• Track and frequently report the statuses of courses throughout the development process.
• Utilize e-learning authoring tools to design interactive learning solutions.
• Manage intake and organization of digital assets throughout the course development process.
• Manage courses independently with continued support from the development team. Define objectives for courses / curricula.
• Outline concepts for courses / curricula, defining (needs for) the course medium, content delivery, assessments, accompanying materials, and complementary learning approaches.
• Design assessments and meaningful course interactions to increase learning and retention.
• Work with video production and graphics sources to produce a draft and final versions of course material.
• Seek out and engage with opportunities to think creatively and find innovative solutions to online course delivery challenges then doggedly see them through to successful execution.
• Ability to articulate passion for driving positive learner outcomes through innovation in digital education. Develop content in collaboration with faculty.
• Build new courses in LMS. Review and reformat course content before course materials and content are added to LMS.
• File and organize reviewed course content and other curriculum-related materials.
• Update content for existing courses in the LMS. Provide maintenance for existing courses as needed.
• Design and build graded assessments using provided content.
• Review course materials for quality and consistency.
• Learn new and emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools / Equipment Not Applicable