Job title: Instructional Designer 

Reporting to: Kate Chavez

 Salary: $85,000

Location: New York City Area

At present, Edconic’s core schools are Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Vogue College of Fashion, The School of The New York Times, Manchester City Sports Business School, and WIRED Education. With program portfolios that range from pre-college programs to online courses and graduate degrees there is a constant cycle and wide variety of enrollment and marketing activities geared to drive student growth, retention, and brand-building. 

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Design:

• Work with subject matter experts, internal teams, and academic teams to design, develop, and implement engaging and effective learning solutions using instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)
• Create high-quality, interactive course content for both eLearning and instructor-led formats, ensuring content is aligned with learning objectives and organizational goals
• Develop assessments, evaluations, and other learning materials
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in all course materials (e.g., WCAG standards)
• Leverage learning management systems (Canvas) to publish, track, and report on learning programs

Leadership & Management:

• Collaborates with internal teammates and a team of contractors, delegating tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring timelines are met
• Manage the performance of contractors, providing feedback and guidance to ensure the quality and consistency of deliverables
• Foster strong communication and collaboration within the team, ensuring alignment with overall project goals
• Conduct regular stand-ups and meetings with SMES and stakeholders to review progress, resolve issues, and ensure successful completion of learning projects

Program Management:

• Lead the scheduling and planning of assigned program initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Monitor project timelines and ensure resources are allocated effectively to meet deadlines
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of training programs
• Track and report on the progress of learning programs, adjusting strategies and resources as needed

Other Responsibilities:

• Continuously evaluate and improve instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes and learner engagement
• Stay current with trends and best practices in instructional design, eLearning technologies, and adult learning theory
• Manages and consults on the design aspects of programs.
• Zoom account management Requirements:
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high academic and professional standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset for working with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiar with Instructional Design software:
  1. Adobe Suite
     • Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator / Premiere
  2. Articulate
     • Storyline / Rise
  3. Canvas
     • HTML
  4. Microsoft Suite
     • Sharepoint / Teams / Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Preferred:

Proficient in Spanish

CSS

Work Environment:

 The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Edconic reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion. 

Edconic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $85,000