Instructional Design Associate

Minneapolis College of Art and Design•Minneapolis, MN

20h

About The Position

MCAD is seeking an Instructional Design Associate. This position is responsible for course design support and faculty training, and online program management. The Instructional Design Associate must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and the overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional or Academic Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Two (2) years of administrative experience, required.
Two (2) years experience supporting users with technology, preferably in an academic setting, required.
Excellent organization and communication skills, required.
Expertise using office software, required.

Nice To Haves

Google Apps, preferred.
Learning Management System (LMS) support experience (Canvas), preferred.
Experience teaching or assisting online course(s), preferred.
Experience creating a variety of high-quality, engaging educational media, preferred.
Experience with art and design, preferred.
Experience with screencasting software, such as ScreenFlow, preferred.
Proficient with Adobe software, preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty in a consultative process in the design and development of their online synchronous course.
Develop and utilize effective proactive and time-sensitive support resources and media.
Write scripts for video and audio content.
Collaborate with OTL staff to troubleshoot problems reported by users.
Respond to student and instructor technical questions related to MCAD’s Learning Management System or online learning technologies.
Create support resources to support online teaching and learning.
Assist with new online faculty onboarding.
Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content
Design and implement learning tools for assessments.
Maintain understanding of updates in learning technologies, educational frameworks, and best practices for teaching and learning.
Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence among online faculty, students, and staff.
Administer Online Learning contracts and ancillary forms.
Manage and collaborate with the OTL team on the documentation of OTL processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values.
Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.