Instructional Course Designer

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Instructional Course Designer for Strategic Services, a department within the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) Reporting to the Director, myPath Training and Employee Development, this position is responsible for the design and development of creative, learner-centered, performance-based systems training programs, modules, and materials in multiple platforms including synchronous remote learning methodologies, blended classroom learning, interactive elearning, videos, webinars, database simulations, user manuals, job aides, facilitator guides, auxiliary practice, review, and resource materials.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

Responsible for determining the course structure and levels, documenting, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling training requests within the divisional Learning Management System (LMS), and evaluating training assessments.

Navigates within the LMS (Learning Management System) to become familiar with the training landscape.

• Designs and delivers systems training and employee development programs.
• Participates in routine needs assessments to identify systems training needs and programs that foster employee development.
• Needs assessments will include identifying learning objectives, delivery techniques, and interactive learning activities.
• Identifies and resolves gaps or improvements to curriculum design.
• Remains current on trends in learning technology.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 05 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 69031.

00 Annual Mid Range Salary 87377.00 Annual Maximum Salary 105722.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in instructional course design, curriculum / instructional development, instructional technology, or a related field;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

A minimum two years of experience in instructional course design within higher education.

Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with clients effectively and efficiently to create quality training materials.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in e-Learning rapid authoring tools such as Articulate 360 Suite, including Storyline, Review and Rise, Camtasia, and SnagIt, as well as various instructional technology media, web-based course design, and AV equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of learning and instructional theories, practices, emerging technologies, and their applications, especially as they relate to adult learning.
• Ability to facilitate and present instructional materials; effectively communicate technical information to a nontechnical audience;

and establish cooperative working relationships.

• Liaise with IT and other departments, including subject matter experts, as necessary to collaborate on training projects.
• Skill in establishing and using effective methods of communication with internal and external staff, which entails understanding the importance of regular supervision, open, timely, and consistent communication with supervisor and the ability to escalate issues in a timely fashion.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized

The position requires the regular use of a computer and expertise with the following software : Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook;

Articulate Storyline and Camtasia, as well as various instructional technology media, including AV equipment and technology for webbased course design and delivery.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

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