Instructional Designer

Job Title:

Instructional Designer

Department:
Academic Technology Department

Position Reports to (Position Title):
Director, Academic Technology Department

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt):
Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time):
Full Time

Is this a Primary or Additional Position:
Primary

Job Summary

The Instructional Designer will provide support to faculty, programs and schools in development of courses and programs for the flipped, hybrid and/or online environment. Responsibilities include analysis, design, development and implementation of course modules or entire courses; web-based and face-to-face training using instructional design tools and software for faculty; and support for content area experts in all phases of instructional design.

Supervisor Responsibilities

* None

Duties/Responsibilities

* Support and assist in the development of technology-driven instructional and courseware solutions.

* Evaluates and analyzes emerging learning technologies trends that integrate technological innovations into both online and ground-based courses.

* Provide training, support, and assistance to faculty in utilizing LMS (Blackboard) and other instructional technologies.

* Designs, implements, and delivers training sessions and learning modules using a variety of technologies and modalities to assist in the transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* Evaluates the effectiveness of training materials to ensure objectives are accomplished.

* Reviews courses and facilitates course improvements.

* Assist faculty with the application of instructional design theory and practices, best practices in online course design and development, and application of learning theories.

* Compile and maintain reports that communicate the status of project outcomes

Required Skills/Abilities

* Management experience related to technology user support.

* Possess advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, graphic software, video recording software, and web publishing.

* Communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing, and be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff and other outside contacts.

* Ability to coordinate and maintain relationships with cross-functional departments to ensure efficient operations.

* Demonstrated high-level computer software skills in word processing, desktop publishing and design, web programming, spreadsheet, database, Blackboard, and presentation software, and emerging 2.0 web technologies.

* Ability to measure and report on metrics and indicators of service level activity and customer satisfaction.

* Possess a strong customer-service mentality and attitude.

* Five or more years of working in higher education preferred.

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

* Minimum Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree

* Minimum

Work Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of related experience, preferably in higher education

* Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Instructional Design

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds

* Must be able to bend, stoop and reach

* Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines

* Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens

* Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) references with this application.