Assistant Instructional Designer

ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC•Miami Gardens, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the implementation of improvements to online course designs and for the development of online courses. This is an on-ground/campus position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design and Technology, Education, or related field required.
1+ years of instructional design experience inclusive of internship.
Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) in Canvas and/or similar platform in an academic setting.
Experience with building online course using LMS (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) and online learning.
Experience in a higher education environment, preferably in an instructional design role.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete tasks according to established deadlines.
Exceptional technology and computer skills, especially in the use of LMS, MS Office Suite, Web Conference, Turnitin, etc.
Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills (both online and face-to-face).
Effective collaboration and partnering skills.
Professional appearance and demeanor with attention to detail and strong organizational skills needed to accomplish several ongoing assignments simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention.
Work with SME and identify learners' needs.
Work with SME and/or instructors to develop courses, course components, design learning modules, and/or make revisions to current content design/organization.
Support curricular SME and/or instructors with instructional design and instructional technology inquiries.
State instructional end goals and create content that matches them.
Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product.
Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.).
Maintain project documentation and course folders to implement improvements to online course designs and to the development of online courses.
Responsible for designing and creating professional development opportunities for instructors and facilitating online course design and workshops.
Responsible for consulting with departments and individuals by sharing expertise in online learning practices to procure effective delivery of instruction.
Provide Canvas support to the Office of Information Technology as needed.
Develop and facilitate online course designs and professional development workshops.
Ensure course content is imported properly.
Support STU Online with instructional design and technology requests/inquiries.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in online education and instructional technology.
Comply with all departmental and University safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties assigned.