Instructional Designer

Job Details

Description

The Instructional Designer reports to the Director of Instructional Design and works with faculty and team members to guide the design, development, production, and evaluation of engaging and innovative online courses. This individual consults with academics to revise existing online courses and design new courses for online delivery, using technology to generate exceptional learning experiences.

This individual will conceptualize and storyboard institutionally sound, interactive, engaging, web-based interactive objects and input these components into the Blackboard Learning Management System. Candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with our Faculty members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Significant experience working with learning outcomes for accreditation purposes in an online environment preferably.
• Consult with academics to design objective-aligned and engaging learning experiences and authentic assessments that encourage critical thinking skills and skill application.
• Conceptualize and storyboard engaging interactive learning objects that promote active learning.
• Provide support for Blackboard environment and integrated online systems.
• Knowledge of lecture/capture technologies along with being able to coordinate technical issues with Blackboard support, service tickets, schedule updates, building blocks, upgrades, work with other technical advisors outside of the Blackboard environment and outside vendors in relation to the LMS.
• Use data and feedback to guide course revision and the continual improvement of learning experiences.

As The Ideal Candidate, You Have

• successfully designed quality online learning experiences
• gamification experience for at least 2 years desired
• a strong commitment to quality standards and service
• an awareness of accessibility issues and the use of assistive technologies in course design
• outstanding client management skills; ability to understand faculty needs and translate those into dynamic courses
• the proven ability to work as a contributing and collegial member of a team and to communicate proactively within the team environment
• the ability to work with multiple deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment
• the ability to adapt and to solve problems proactively and creatively
• a passion for creating and improving online learning
• excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels including academic leaders, faculty, and production teams
• curiosity about new tools and techniques for engaging learners and demonstrating outcomes
• comfort in working within project management applications
• the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• strong attention to detail
• the aptitude to work with a range of academic content
• experience in evaluating learner outcomes and their impact on curriculum design

Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field such as instructional design, computer science, multimedia, or a related field of study.

Experience

• 2+ years in instructional design consultation, preferably with academics in higher education settings
• 2+ years creating gamification course content
• 3-5 years of experience in learning design, academic technology, product development or related discipline, generating innovative online learning experiences and authentic assessments
• Significant experience working with learning outcomes for accreditation purposes
• Familiarity with building course materials into learning management systems and utilizing the best online educational tools to promote student goal mastery
• 1+ years creating AR/VR course content
• Experience conducting training sessions for both small and large groups
• Experience working with simulations, games and other multimedia content
• Higher education online teaching experience (a plus)

Technical Skills

• Ability to build fully online courses within Blackboard LMS
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Must have knowledge of various operating systems, web browsing and enhancement tools, utilities, and applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Snag-it, Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of audio and video technology and basic editing using Camtasia, Adobe Premiere, or similar tools

This is a full-time position located in Ft Lauderdale, FL and requires day, evening and weekend availability with the potential for some remote.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Problem Solving

Advanced

Computer Skills

Advanced

Creativity

Advanced

Active Listening

Advanced

Communication Skills

Advanced

Preferred

Microsoft 365

Advanced

Programming

Some Knowledge

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Instructional Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years:

Familiarity with building course materials into learning management systems and utilizing the best online educational tools to promote student goal mastery

3-5 years:

Experience in learning design, academic technology, product development or related disciplines, generating innovative online learning experiences and authentic assessments

2 years:

Instructional design

Preferred

2 years:

Experience working with simulations, games and other multimedia content

1 year:

Experience conducting training sessions for both small and large groups.

1 year:

Creating AR/VR course content

2 years:

Creating gamification course content

About Organization

At Keiser University, we are here to help you succeed by providing the professional and academic foundation to meet your educational goals and objectives. Keiser University continues to be a valuable partner to employers and the community and, above all, a valued choice for students serious about their education and careers.

Keiser University is a private, not-for-profit university, serving nearly 20,000 students and employing 3,800 faculty and staff members. Co-founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, the university offers over 100 degrees at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites.