Instructional Designer & Educational Support Specialist

Job Summary

Works collaboratively with program directors and content experts to support the design, development, and implementation of online courses and programs within the College of Social Work. Promotes the use of technology-based resources in learning and teaching and provides consultation, instruction, and assistance to faculty and staff related to technology supported instruction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Online Program Director and faculty in the initiation development, and implementation of online courses and programs.
• Construct high quality online courses and/or other instructional methods in a web-based learning management system/Canvas.
• Support construction of course blueprints that incorporate quality assurance measures and utilize best practice design principles.
• Consults and advises faculty members on advantages, disadvantages, and feasibility of various methods of instruction specific to their course content.
• Educate about and ensure copyright permission as needed.
• Collaborate with Online Program Director and content experts on updates and revisions of courses/products.
• Provide expertise and support to members of the college community in online instructional design, technology-based course development, design, and delivery techniques, and use of media and technology.
• Working collaboratively with college leadership, support and/or lead initiatives for professional develop of faculty in support of online education and technology supported teaching.
• Support the development and implementation of evaluation techniques to measure the effectiveness of course content, materials, and overall learning experience as well as quality assurance/improvement strategies to assess and evaluate online education.
• Working collaboratively with college leadership, to support onboarding processes for new and continuing faculty.
• Participate in University-wide committees and opportunities as relevant to job position.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay apprised of current research and best practice technologies, innovations, and production practices.
• Participate in and work collaboratively to complete assigned duties in College of Social Work committees.
• Create and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty members, and staff in the development and delivery of online programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and at least 3 - 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.