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About this position
Job Title: Instructional Designer, Self-Paced Programs
Location: Remote worker
Required Documentation: Submit your resume and cover letter at the end of the application to be considered.
Position Summary
This person will support the self-paced program by creating and reviewing course shells. In collaboration with the Faculty Director, assist in maintaining the textbook list of self-paced offerings and update outdated self-paced courses to UIU’s standard. 25% of this person’s responsibility would be teaching self-paced courses.
Position Responsibilities
- After course content is approved by the chair/director/content expert, this position will ensure that the online classroom is populated, an instructor is attached, the syllabus is functional, file management is complete, and the course uses sound techniques to enhance learning, etc.
- Update outdated self-paced courses to the standard of other learning experiences while applying learning theories, instructional design models, and educational technologies.
- Monitor enrollments to determine if the shadow section should be opened.
- Track current self-paced offerings, textbooks, etc.
- Collaborate with the Faculty Director to monitor course updates
- Ensure accessibility of documents, online classroom, syllabus, etc.
- Produce self-paced training materials for faculty in the Faculty Academy.
- Help with technical glitches and blind spots in the technical side of program oversight.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree required due to teaching component.
- Previous experience with online course development, instructional design & technology required.
- Some experience as an Instructional Designer.
- Experience in higher education preferred.
- Teaching experience in the online environment is preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills: To work effectively with students, prospective students, faculty, team members, staff and the general public through written and verbal communication. Recognizes the importance of service, quality, and customer satisfaction in all facets of their work.
- Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple duties and tasks simultaneously.
- Self-motivated and a problem solver: exercises independent judgment in completing daily work with the ability to research daily questions efficiently.
- Positive attitude and ability to get along well with others in a team atmosphere.
Key Competencies
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Understanding of online pedagogy.
- Skill in designing and developing course materials in a learning management system.
- Learn new software and technologies with minimal assistance.
- Skill in creating effective training and support resources for students and faculty.
- Ability to plan, manage, produce, direct, implement, and evaluate online course production.
- Ability to work as a team member, lead small groups, and manage projects.
- Ability to partner with others across the University and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
- Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
- Negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues.
- Ability to assist faculty with the integration of instructional technology.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality.
- Ability to assess risks to the successful completion of projects and implement solutions that effectively address those risks.
- Communication of project progress and issues to stakeholders in an effective and timely manner.
- Development and maintenance of a collaborative relationship with all appropriate internal and external entities to promote a positive student experience.
- Be a strong customer advocate with exemplary customer service and personal interaction skills to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide
range of customers and staff. - Demonstration of professional behavior with all University constituents.
Preferred Qualifications
Business degree
Benefits Package: Free & reduced UIU tuition packages for employees, dependents, and spouses, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, health, life, and other insurance are available.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Compensation is negotiable based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
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