"Instructional Designer, Level II"

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Manager, Learning Technologies, the Instructional Designer, Level II provides faculty with technical support and consultation for the development, delivery, and presentation of instructional material, and works with faculty to explore ways to enhance learning using instructional technologies and multimedia. The Instructional Designer will act as an LMS and instructional technologies support contact during an LMS Transition from Blackboard Learn to D2L-Brightspace. In this role, they will provide training services to onboard faculty, staff, and students to the Villanova learning management systems, coordinate projects to test, implement, and deploy new technologies and applications, and work cooperatively with other staff in the promotion and infusion of instructional technologies services throughout the University. This position will work closely with University faculty, staff, students, other Instructional Designers within University Technology Services' (UTS)-Learning Technologies division, and other staff within UTS.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads technical support, consultation, and development of instructional material for delivery in Villanova online environment for in-person, hybrid, and online courses; coordinates the creation and production of material by reviewing projects, determining needs and goals, and working as part of a team.
• Support the processes that are necessary to promote the effective use of instructional technologies, e.g., consultation, content development, training, accessibility compliance, etc.
• Research new services and technologies.
• Coordinate and participate in projects to test, implement, and deploy online course management software, supplementary tools, and new technologies.
• Coordinate technology-related events and other IT initiatives that highlight existing services and technology innovations.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education
Bachelor's degree

Work Experience
1-3 years' experience developing pedagogically sound, multimedia rich, and ADA compliant courses
1-3 years' providing computer support
Experience in a multi-vendor computing environment

Work Skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with both non-technical and technical staff
Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working closely with other IT support staff and college technical coordinators, as well as faculty, staff, and student users

Specific Job Knowledge
Working knowledge of and experience with learning management systems (e.g. D2L-Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas), web conferencing software for online courses (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams), and other instructional technologies (e.g. Poll Everywhere, VoiceThread, Yellowdig, etc...)
Experience with instructional design methods inclusive of method design to meet accessibility requirements
Experience troubleshooting in a desktop and mobile computing environment
Strong knowledge of computers, networks, and multiple operating systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and the Office 365 suite of tools
PC experience required

Equipment Knowledge
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot desktop and mobile devices that are being used with learning technologies software (e.g., LMS, Web Conferencing, Online Assessment Software, Student Response Systems) and hardware (webcams, headsets)

Preferred Qualifications

Formal Education
Master's degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or Education

Work Experience
3-5 years' experience developing pedagogically sound, multimedia rich, and ADA compliant courses
3-5 years' providing computer support

Work Skills
Design skills for creating Web based presentations, content and multimedia.

Specific Job Knowledge
Experience with D2L-Brightspace and/or Blackboard LMS.
Experience working with e-learning authoring applications (e.g., Articulate) to design interactive learning objects.
Experience with instructional design methods inclusive of method/design to meet ADA requirements;
Experience with social learning, personalized learning, micro-credentialing, and competency-based assessment methods
Mac experience is a plus

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Tools, machinery and equipment used: No
Environmental conditions: No
Physical requirements: Extended periods of sitting.

Special Message to Applicants

Please Note: To be considered for this role, candidates must live within a commutable distance to Villanova University in Villanova, PA.

Salary Posting Information

This position falls within salaried grade 15 and the range for this position is $64,000-80,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.