Instructional Design Coordinator [252450]

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

About The Position

Responsible to the Director of Academic Technology Services for supporting the development of online courses and programs across the institution. This position works with faculty, departments, and schools to implement effective learning strategies and ensure technology integration in both synchronous and asynchronous courses. Responsibilities include consulting with prospective and current online faculty, designing and developing instructional materials, maintaining course data, generating reports, and providing ongoing instructional design support to enhance the online learning experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Two years of work-related experience required
Experience designing instruction for online learning environments required
Experience working with HTML or related web technologies required
Knowledge of course development in a learning management system
Knowledge of current techniques and procedures used in the design, development, and delivery of online courses, including instructional methods, materials, and assessment strategies
Knowledge of adult learning theories and concepts
Knowledge of common computer hardware and software used to build web-based instructional content
Knowledge of digital media tools and their application in online learning environments
Ability to work with people of varied technological skills
Ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to apply rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to customer satisfaction
High level of flexibility, creativity, and dependability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience in higher education preferred
Experience in teaching or training adult learners and online teaching preferred
Experience with academic course management systems such as Brightspace by D2L, Blackboard, or Canvas preferred

Responsibilities

Consulting with prospective and current online faculty
Designing and developing instructional materials
Maintaining course data
Generating reports
Providing ongoing instructional design support to enhance the online learning experience
Recommending instructional delivery options and identifying appropriate course content
Evaluating emerging online or technology-assisted educational tools and making recommendations for adoption
Managing course development projects from inception to completion
Assisting faculty in the maintenance and redesign of existing online courses
Designing, developing, and evaluating instructional training materials
Communicating instructional and technical processes, products, or concepts effectively to non-technical audiences
Working collaboratively with faculty using a variety of approaches to teaching and learning
Implementing digital media in the online environment