Instructional Design Associate

SUMMARY

MCAD is seeking an Instructional Design Associate. This position is responsible for course design support and faculty training, and online program management. The Instructional Design Associate must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and the overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

This is a part time, non-exempt position expected to work 20 hours a week. This position reports to the Sr Director of Teaching and Learning Excellence and is paid $24.50‑26.00 hourly.

• Collaborate with faculty in a consultative process in the design and development of their online synchronous course.
• Develop and utilize effective proactive and time‑sensitive support resources and media.
• Write scripts for video and audio content.
• Collaborate with OTL staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users.
• Respond to student and instructor technical questions related to MCAD’s Learning Management System or online learning technologies.
• Create support resources to support online teaching and learning.
• Assist with new online faculty onboarding.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
• Design and implement learning tools for assessments.
• Maintain understanding of updates in learning technologies, educational frameworks, and best practices for teaching and learning.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence among online faculty, students, and staff.
• Administer Online Learning contracts and ancillary forms.
• Manage and collaborate with the OTL team on the documentation of OTL processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values.
• Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional or Academic Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Two (2) years of administrative experience, required.
• Two (2) years experience supporting users with technology, preferably in an academic setting, required.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, required.
• Expertise using office software, required. Google Apps, preferred.
• Learning Management System (LMS) support experience (Canvas), preferred.
• Experience teaching or assisting online course(s), preferred.
• Experience creating a variety of high‑quality, engaging educational media, preferred.
• Experience with art and design, preferred.
• Experience with screen casting software, such as Screen Flow, preferred.
• Proficient with Adobe software, preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. We offer a limited benefits package to part time staff which includes voluntary insurance programs and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits.

MCAD promotes work-life balance offering 5 personal days annually and accrued sick time.