Instructional Technologist

Job Description

The Instructional Technologist develops and ensures that online learning products support the vision and design of WGU courses and learning experiences. The Instructional Technologist is responsible for setting up and building online learning experiences according to the design specifications of assigned projects. This role focuses on troubleshooting, solving technical problems related to delivery of learning and assessment materials, and is responsible for creating a consistent, learning experience in the selected platform. The Instructional Technologist also ensures that all aspects of the course work properly (i.e., hyperlinks, videos, sandboxes, third-party integrations) and collaborates with the accessibility team to ensure universal design best practices are met. This role is responsible for the success of simultaneous projects, assessing risks, reporting progress, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage the build process for new courses and learning experiences and attend to continuous improvement and technology innovations of assigned projects.
• Ensure that quality standards are reflected in all aspects of the student experience.
• Collaborate with development team members to build superior online courses that are supported by research-based best practices in online learning.
• Work with the development team to ensure alignment of learning outcomes, content, and assessment during the build of courses in the selected platform.
• Work with project managers and other team members to ensure all deadline dates are met throughout the design and development process
• Conduct quality assurance reviews on courses and implement revisions.
• Assist with identifying and resolving challenges related to technology, to online delivery of content and assessments, and to the student experience.
• Stay informed about updates, changes, retiring assets, innovations, and opportunities related to WGU's selected platforms and delivery tools and processes.
• Train and mentor team members on assigned WGU technologies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.