Instructional Design Specialist

are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers. Posting Details Posting Summary Position Number 6086-0000-0000-218 Classification Title Instructional Design Specialist Working Title Instructional Design Specialist Division Academic Affairs Department/Unit Office of Distance Education Section Office of Distance Education (section) Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Office of Extended and Global Education advances ECSU’s mission by expanding access to high-quality educational opportunities through online and digital education, continuing and professional education, international programs, summer and extended programs, and immersive learning. The Office collaborates with faculty, staff, academic departments, and external partners to support innovative teaching, student success, workforce development, and global engagement. Description of Work The Instructional Design Specialist ( IDS ) will provide professional development and support to faculty members who design and teach online courses. The IDS will collaborate with subject matter experts todesign or adapt coursework to online learning platforms and will support faculty use of instructional technologies as well as develop initiatives that build and monitor quality online instructional design and delivery. This position performs a wide range of responsibilities such as: providing leadership in the support of faculty members who teach in an online environment, serving as a learning management system administrator, and serving as the Quality Matters Coordinator. Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position Knowledge, utilization, and creation of content inside a learning management system. Experience designing and teaching online courses using quality course design standards. Experience designing training materials and facilitating workshops for faculty and staff. Experience providing software related training and technical support to faculty, staff and students to support the use of instructional technologies. Experience using a variety of hardware including pc’s, macs, laptops, tablets, projectors, scanners, web cameras, video cameras, SMART boards or similar equipment, etc. Experience using a variety of software, including learning management systems, lecture capture systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, web conferencing software, mobile apps, etc. Experience, knowledge, and utilization of the Internet and multiple web browsers. Possess superior organizational skills and customer service-based work ethic. Possess excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Possess the ability to edit multimedia content including audio, video, digital images, website content, etc. Possess project management skills and can manage multiple projects simultaneously. Minimum Training and Experience Possess a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree is preferred, in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or a related field with one to three years of experience or certifications providing instructional design support, instructional technology support, teaching online , and professional development to faculty and staff. Experience in higher education preferred. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Staff Position Status Permanent Full Time FLSA Posting Detail Information Posting Number EHRA00628P Job Open Date 11/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers. EHRA OSHR Statement This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act. AA/EEO Statement Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Background Check Statement Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Eligibility for Employment You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7884 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other Are you a current employee of the university? Yes No Do you possess a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is preferred, in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or a related field? Yes No Do you have one to three years of experience or certifications providing instructional design support, instructional technology support, teaching online, and professional development to faculty and staff? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if you are identified as a finalist for the position.) Optional Documents DD214 Other