Instructional Designer

Jacksonville University • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Designer will provide support to faculty, programs and schools in development of courses and programs for the flipped, hybrid and/or online environment. Responsibilities include analysis, design, development and implementation of course modules or entire courses; web-based and face-to-face training using instructional design tools and software for faculty; and support for content area experts in all phases of instructional design.

Requirements

• Management experience related to technology user support.
• Possess advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, graphic software, video recording software, and web publishing.
• Communicate well with others, both verbally and in writing, and be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff and other outside contacts.
• Ability to coordinate and maintain relationships with cross-functional departments to ensure efficient operations.
• Demonstrated high-level computer software skills in word processing, desktop publishing and design, web programming, spreadsheet, database, Blackboard, and presentation software, and emerging 2.0 web technologies.
• Ability to measure and report on metrics and indicators of service level activity and customer satisfaction.
• Possess a strong customer-service mentality and attitude.
• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience, preferably in higher education
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of working in higher education preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Instructional Design

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the development of technology-driven instructional and courseware solutions.
• Evaluates and analyzes emerging learning technologies trends that integrate technological innovations into both online and ground-based courses.
• Provide training, support, and assistance to faculty in utilizing LMS (Blackboard) and other instructional technologies.
• Designs, implements, and delivers training sessions and learning modules using a variety of technologies and modalities to assist in the transfer of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training materials to ensure objectives are accomplished.
• Reviews courses and facilitates course improvements.
• Assist faculty with the application of instructional design theory and practices, best practices in online course design and development, and application of learning theories.
• Compile and maintain reports that communicate the status of project outcomes

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Additional time off for Thanksgiving, Winter holidays, and Spring Break
• FSA/HSA eligibility
• Retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar University match of up to 6% following the vesting period
• Robust health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 100% Employer-Sponsored benefits: Short Term Disability (buy-up option available), Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Parent Leave
• Additional benefit options: Accident coverage, Pet Insurance, Legal, Critical Illness, Dependent Life
• Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children up to 26 years of age
• Domestic Partner benefit eligibility
• Veteran and Military Service Support Program
• Discounted on-campus dining meal plans; 2 free meals per week during Fall and Spring semesters
• Monthly wellness initiatives
• Service awards & Recognition programs
• 10% discounts at the on-campus JU Bookstore, School of Orthodontics
• Free Microsoft Office downloads to personal computers/devices
• Free on-campus parking
• Access to campus amenities, including the fitness center, resort-style pool, and library

What This Job Offers

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