"nstructional Development Specialist - CAPE"

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 8/19/2024

Minimum Starting Salary: $27.72 per hour / 7.5 hour day

Summary:

This position creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content using established best practices and pedagogical theory. Responsibilities include working with subject matter experts to identify training needs, managing projects, and providing instructional design services. Other responsibilities will include developing manuals, A/V resources and other ancillary learning materials as needed. This position will allow for the candidate to work 100% remotely, if necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides technical expertise in the production, creation, and editing of instructional content 
• Works as a project manager with subject matter experts to identify target audience’s project needs and deliverables 
• Creates new digital and printed materials, including presentations, social media, fact-sheets, brochures, news releases, and other items that support projects. 
• Provides exercises, activities and assessments that enhance the learning process and contributes to the design or project deliverable according to deadlines. 
• Analyzes and applies trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design 
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications: 

A. Master's degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities such as

history, political science, literature, journalism, communications, or philosophy

AND

Six (6) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional writing

or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of evaluation

tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom teaching

OR

B. Baccalaureate degree in education, educational psychology, or the humanities

AND

Eighteen (18) months of experience which included any of the following areas professional

writing or editing, audiovisual design and/or production, design and/or production of

evaluation tools, educational programming, curriculum development, or classroom

teaching

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of function, operation, and maintenance of different types of visual software.

Knowledge of routine office software such as word processing, spread sheets, and/or databases.

Ability to identify and resolve technical problems.

Ability to provide quality customer support and professionally interact with all faculty, staff and external partners.

Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of instructional technology and online education.

Ability to apply principles of universal design and accessibility to all aspects of work.

Demonstrated history of professional service and collaboration with colleagues both within and outside of the institution.

Travel Requirements:

0% No travel is required for this position.   

Employment Policies and other information: 

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law. 

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

1. Social Security benefit and
2. Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.