What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Designer position at Jacksonville University?
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.