"Instructional Design Assistant"

Hiring Department

Center for Teaching & Learning

Job Description

Are you passionate about online learning and looking to gain hands-on experience in instructional design? Join our lively and collaborative Online Learning Design team at UMSL!

This part-time, non-benefit eligible role is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or part-time faculty who want to build skills in the growing field of online education. You’ll work alongside experienced instructional designers, learn best practices, and contribute to creating accessible, high-quality online courses. Our team values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth—we’re ready to support you as you learn on the job and make a real impact on student success. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and excited about shaping the future of online learning, we’d love to hear from you!

The Instructional Design Assistant provides specialized support to the Online Learning Design team by assisting the ID team and online faculty with online course development, ensuring accessibility compliance, and supporting instructional design best practices. This position combines administrative coordination with hands-on instructional design tasks to enhance the quality and accessibility of online learning experiences at UMSL and across the UMSystem.

Key Responsibilities

Program Tracking & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of faculty participation in online teaching certification programs and course design initiatives
• Track deadlines, deliverables, and progress for multiple projects using spreadsheets or project management tools
• Assist in compiling reports and summaries for online ID team review

Course Design Support

• Assist faculty in preparing and organizing course materials for online delivery
• Apply basic instructional design principles to structure content in the LMS
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards for digital course content

Digital Course Content Accessibility Support

• Create quick guides and tutorials for faculty on online teaching tools
• Assist ID team with remediating online course content as part of assignment or module redesign
• Assist ID team with coordinating ID input on digital accessibility content exception requests
• Coordinate and update scheduling for digital accessibility workshops offered at UMSL and across the UM-System
• Communicate workshop dates and registration details to campus stakeholders; remind registered faculty and staff about engagement details
• Ensure calendars and event platforms reflect accurate and timely information

Quality Assurance

• Review course content for alignment with accessibility and design guidelines
• Help maintain consistency in course templates and instructional design standards

Workshop Coordination & Facilitation

• Coordinate and update scheduling for digital accessibility workshops offered at UMSL and across the UM System
• Assist in preparing workshop materials and resources
• Support delivery of sessions on accessibility and online teaching best practices

Program Tracking & Reporting

• Track faculty progress in online teaching certification programs
• Compile participation data and feedback for continuous improvement

Administrative Support

• Process paperwork related to faculty development programs
• Assist with paperwork related to faculty peer reviewer program
• Organize and maintain digital and physical files for course design projects
• Provide support for special projects as assigned by the Senior Director

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with some on-campus presence required
• Flexible scheduling within standard business hours
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic setting

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

25 hours a week scheduled between Monday thru Fridays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of experience in instructional support, educational technology, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with LMS platforms
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in instructional design, educational technology, or online learning
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA)
• Experience supporting faculty in higher education
• Knowledge of multimedia tools for online course development including accessibility features within Microsoft and Adobe Acrobat software

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $35/hour

Grade: GGS-MKT

University Title: Temporary Professional

Application Materials

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.