Instructional Designer

About This Role

This role supports the continuous improvement of courses and the implementation of new technologies in teaching and learning. The Instructional Designer provides instructional design, LMS support, educational technology assistance, and training to staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the College’s Learning Management System (LMS) including setting up accounts and courses
• Transfer data from the College’s administrative software system to the LMS, and backing up courses
• Test, monitor, and troubleshoot software application problems within the LMS system
• Train staff and students in LMS technology related practices and procedures as directed
• Research and evaluate emerging educational technologies
• Provide consultation and support for faculty in the design of course/program curriculum and pedagogies
• Train and support faculty in the use of the LMS and other teaching and learning tools
• Train and support faculty in the adoption of new pedagogical techniques
• Train and support faculty in course content development and the production process
• Collaborate with and support a diverse group of faculty across both credit and non-credit academic areas

Requirements

• Master’s degree in instructional technology, educational technology or related field
• At least 1 year working with the administration or technical support of Learning Management Systems

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in instructional technology, educational technology or related field
• At least 1 year working with the administration or technical support of Learning Management Systems

Nice to Have

• At least two years’ experience working as an instructional designer
• Experience training adult learners
• Experience with managing outreach, scheduling and assessment of training programs
• Experience working with multi-media authoring tools, collaborative tools, and digital learning materials
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Internet software
• Knowledge of Spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of Word Processing software

Skills

* Required skills