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  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • End Date if Temporary:
  • Hours Per Week: 35
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  • Salary Range: $72,000 - $82,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Junior Instructional Designer at the School of Professional Studies will play a vital role in supporting the development of engaging and effective instructional materials for learning environments in multiple modalities. Working closely with instructional designer team members, faculty, and other stakeholders, the Junior Instructional Designer will contribute to creating innovative courses that enhance the overall educational experience.

Reporting to the Senior Director or team lead, the Junior Instructional Designer will be a key contributor to developing instructional media, course content, and support materials.

Responsibilities

1. Instructional Design & Curriculum Support:

  • Collaborate with instructional design team members and faculty to implement course improvements based on feedback and evaluation results
  • Consult with and support SPS community members on design issues related to instructional materials and learning activities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve user inquiries via the Helpdesk or email, escalating complex issues to the appropriate support channels
  • Create and maintain user documentation and tutorials to assist with common design challenges

2. Instructional Media & Course Content

  • Create multimedia elements, including videos, animations, and interactive content, to enhance course materials
  • Identify and integrate relevant media resources in collaboration with instructional design team members
  • Ensure the accessibility and usability of multimedia and course content for diverse learner needs
  • Work closely with stakeholders to organize content across our platforms
  • Design instructional materials, including handouts, presentations, and multimedia elements

3. Project management & oversight:

  • Conduct thorough reviews of course materials, ensuring accuracy, coherence, and adherence to established instructional design standards
  • Collaborate with faculty to address any issues or enhancements in the course content
  • Monitor and record the project work through project management tracking software to inform stakeholders of content, feature, and functionality development
  • Oversee course finishing and authentication and obtain final approvals from faculty and supervisor

4. Continuous Improvement

  • Updates and maintains style guides and course-build templates
  • Think critically about workflow and practice and propose creative solutions for process improvements
  • Contribute to faculty development initiatives to improve faculty preparedness in course design, delivery, and assessment
  • Participate in strategic initiatives to drive innovation and operationalize quality at scale
  • Research and disseminate best practices that contribute to innovations in teaching and learning with technology
  • May be responsible for supervising the work of one (1) or more employees

Performs other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required
  • 3 years of related experience
  • A resume and cover letter with salary requirements must be submitted for this position

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in multimedia development tools, video editing software, and e-learning authoring tools
  • Familiarity with instructional design theories, principles, and best practices
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfort with updating and revising HTML is desired but not required
  • Experience designing and delivering curriculum using a learning management system (e.g. Canvas).
  • Proficiency in Google tools, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe CS
  • Working knowledge of ADA compliance, Fair Use guidelines, and the TEACH Act
  • Quality Matters (QM) training or willingness to complete training within 90 days of hire
  • Former or current teaching experience preferred

Other Requirements

  • Strong creative and process thinking abilities
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders who often hold competing interests
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, communicate effectively with stakeholders on a cross-functional team, and deliver results under prescribed deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team
  • Readiness to follow processes, policies, and procedures
  • Flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to develop new skills and knowledge

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