Instructional Design Consultant (Remote Eligible)

Boise State University • Boise, ID

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position assists faculty through consultations, trainings, and referrals in learning and using instructional technologies such as learning management systems, collaboration software, digital images, video, audio, and classroom presentation tools. The role may offer remote work opportunities for candidates residing in specific states (Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wyoming). The position requires availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mountain Time), with real-time support via Zoom, chat, and email. The Division of Extended Studies aims to extend higher education beyond traditional boundaries, facilitating online education, community-based programs, and lifelong learning. The Boise State eCampus Center is dedicated to expanding online degrees and classes, partnering with faculty to create a high-quality online learning environment. This role contributes to the design of online courses within the Instructional Design Services team.

Requirements

• Project management skills demonstrating strong conceptual and analytical skills, planning abilities, and sound judgment
• Familiar with usability/accessibility requirements such as ADA Section 580, universal design strategies in online learning environments, and W3C Web Accessibility Initiative and Guidelines; student identity authentication; and technology issues specific to fully online education.
• Ability to design and implement programs to ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and university policies and best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Creative, practical problem-identification, reporting, and solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and maintain positive, collaborative, respect-based relationships with co-workers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively as a member of a team
• Experience teaching online higher education academic courses and knowledge of trends and future directions of educational technology related to online higher education.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in educational technology, instructional design, education/curriculum development, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3 or more years of demonstrated experience in instructional design.
• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience working directly with higher education faculty in a support role.
• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience assisting others in the design of their course.
• 2 or more years of experience as a teacher, trainer, and/or professional development instructor for adult learners.
• Training and experience using the Quality Matters™ rubric.
• 2 or more years of experience providing consultation to faculty and staff on instructional design to enhance online learning experiences.
• 2 or more years of experience managing projects involving a team
• 2 or more years of experience working with learning management/online learning platforms (i.e. Canvas).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of tutorials, tools, and templates based on quality standards and instructional design principles to accelerate the efficient and effective design and development of online courses and to meet the specific needs of the disciplines and programs.
• Work with multiple deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Work closely with the Faculty Development Coordinator and other stakeholders to provide quality customer service to faculty and staff dedicated to professional development related to online teaching and learning.
• Serve as project lead for online course design and development projects, coordinating with stakeholders, including faculty developers and online program coordinators, to ensure project goals are met on time and within and departmental specifications.
• Work with supervisor to identify the areas of most importance and best avenues to pursue.
• Working as part of a team as well as individually, provide effective instructional design consultation and direct support to academic programs and faculty preparing to teach online.
• Support the programs and activities of Extended Studies staff.
• Represent Boise State, Extended Studies, and the eCampus Center professionally on appropriate committees, task forces, and work groups.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal