Sr. Instructional Designer

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The Senior Instructional Designer plans and implements engaging learning activities and compelling course content to meet the learning needs of a target audience. Furthermore, the Senior Instructional Designer serves as a lead to lower-level instructional designers and provides guidance as needed.

Core Job Functions                                                                                           

• Works with subject matter experts, conducts needs’ assessments and analysis to identify new development needs for a target audience.
• Designs and creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer.
• Identifies the methodologies used to deliver curated content.
• Researches and evaluates new and emerging technologies for potential use in instructional opportunities.
• States instructional end goals and creates content that matches them.
• Visualizes instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product.
• Determines the context of aesthetics (size, font, design, and experience), placement, frequency of use of tools, content format, and more, to ensure learners are not overwhelmed by the experience. Conducts instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
• Applies tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods.
• Provides exercises and activities that enhance the learning process. Creates supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, games etc.)
• Determines the criteria used to judge learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments.
• Evaluates instructional effectiveness.
• Maintains project documentation and course folders.
• Provides guidance and direction to lower-level instructional designers, as needed. 
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications                                                                                        

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Department Addendum

Department Specific Functions

• Maintain functional competency with media design and creation skills, LMS tools, and associated educational technologies to perform assigned duties effectively.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in instructional design, distance learning, and educational technology, and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Utilize visual design, media design, and educational technology principles to create engaging and interactive learning materials.
• Conduct regular course reviews to ensure content remains current, accurate, and aligned with instructional goals and quality standards.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on all aspects of the instructional design process, ensuring alignment with the Miami Herbert School of Business quality and cost initiatives.
• Collaborate with assigned faculty to create and develop new course content, including writing learning objectives, designing assessments, and developing multimedia components to enhance the online learning experience.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A10