Instructional Development Specialist I

Rice University • Houston, TX

71d • $50,000

About The Position

The Instructional Development Specialist of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies designs and develops learning solutions to support the overall curriculum. This person contributes to the development of standards for online and instructor-led course development, instructor training, participant and instructor materials, online performance support solutions, and learning evaluation. Provides technological support for events as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience in educational technology support, instructional design and development, and project management
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Windows 11, macOS, and all MS Office applications
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work assignments with a sustained heavy workload
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with program staff, faculty, course teams, and external contractors
• Demonstrated project management capabilities using established project planning tools and software
• Substantial knowledge and skills in current educational technologies, software, and learning platforms such as Canvas

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of learning and business needs
• Proactively consults with subject matter experts to identify and formulate learning objectives and content
• Designs learning and performance support solutions
• Drafts storyboards and prototypes
• Designs and develops course content, instructor and participant materials, including performance support materials
• Implements, evaluates, and maintains learning solutions
• Interacts with vendors during design, development, and implementation processes as needed
• Provides support and training to faculty, students, and staff for classroom technology, especially Canvas, Zoom, and other technologies
• Manages and trains student workers for the school's Zoom room
• Provides backup tech support for the school's Zoom room
• Provides evening tech support for online courses
• Provides backup operations support as needed
• Assists with supporting events
• Assists in communicating Rice Central updates related to teaching and learning technology with GSCS staff, faculty, and students
• Coordinates projects with the GSCS Digital Learning team, including videographer and Rice Digital team
• Maintains and responds to tickets related to Canvas or other technology issues and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree