Instructional Design Assistant (Student) (FWS)
About The Position
The Office of Digital Learning & Strategy (ODLS) uses the latest educational technology and resources to support AU faculty in the development, design and delivery of the highest quality online educational experiences. We are seeking a detail oriented, creative, self-starter to join our team and support Instructional Designers in the development of online courses in Canvas. This role is an exciting opportunity for a current student interested in understanding the instructional design process and utilizing various instructional technology tools to develop online courses in a university setting.
Requirements
- A current American University student with an active Federal Work Study (FWS) award.
- Organized, proactive, and have a meticulous eye for detail.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities at once.
- Committed to delivering a high-quality online student experience.
- Basic understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas LMS is required.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in instructional design, education, graphic design, and/or UX design is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work with ODLS instructional designers and media specialists to design and develop new courses and revise existing courses in Canvas.
- Fixing accessibility issues in files.
- Formatting slide decks for video production.
- Embedding video content on Canvas pages.
- Work in a team to review courses in Canvas for accessibility and quality assurance (e.g. checking for alignment with learning objectives, clear instructions, and correcting content link errors).
- Work independently to review video footage and correct machine-generated captions.
Benefits
- Federal Work Study (FWS) awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
