Instructional Designer Online Programs
Instructional Designer Online Programs
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Position Summary
The Instructional Designer Online Programs (IDOP) partners with the Learning Experience Designers (LXDs) in the Office of Online Programs OOP to build and revise courses for fully online and multimodality programs in the Universitys Learning Management System LMS . The IDOP will provide upfront consultation to faculty on the development delivery and presentation of instructional material within a course including the exploration and demonstration of ways to enhance learning using instructional technologies. As faculty move through the course design and development process with LXDs the IDOP will build the course in the Universitys LMS according to detailed blueprints and in coordination with multimedia and technology specialists in the University Information Technology UNIT department as needed. The IDOP will also host select enduser training to support University and faculty needs. As the OOPs resident technology expert they will be expected to stay up to date on the latest instructional technologies and related innovative applications. The IDOP will be responsible with providing the OOP with recommendations and suggested updates/changes that would optimize the learning experience. As a valued unit within the Office of the Provost and the larger Villanova community the OOP embraces an intentionally designed hybrid work schedule to ensure that all employees can enjoy the benefits of belonging to a vibrant campus community.
Duties And Responsibilities
Partners with faculty and LXDs to explore select and ultimately develop and revise innovative technologyenriched courses through the Universitys LMS . With a crossfunctional design team engages in upfront faculty consultations to explore potential use cases of technological applications based on an initial needs assessment. At the conclusion of the design process the IDOP will support the LXDs in the development phase by creating and producing the course in the LMS . Activities include populating and formatting desired content developing assessments in the LMS designing interactive learning objects etc. The IDOP will work closely with the multimedia team on the inclusion of any multimedia elements into the course and build and coordinate timelines to ensure that the course development remains on schedule. During the course production process the IDOP will work iteratively with the faculty member and the LXD to review draft versions of the course shell until finalized. At the end of each course build they will conduct a quality assurance review and are responsible for ensuring all technology is operating efficiently and effectively in the final build. The IDOP will also assume operational responsibility for courses that are duplicated and in need of minor updates each term in support of the OOP and university programs. Engages in team activities that promote the effective use of technology champions innovative technology applications and supports the development of bestinclass online courses. Activities could include delivering group and individual trainings and consultations engaging in strategic projects and researching/testing new instructional technologies (in conjunction with UNIT as needed). Contributes to regular team process improvements to ensure operational success and adherence to designing the Villanova Way. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education Bachelors degree required. Work Experience At least two years of experience developing fully online educational courses in a learning management system. Prior experience working in higher education is a plus. Experience in a multivendor computing environment. Specific Job Knowledge Expert knowledge of building and designing courses in learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard Canvas Desire2Learn). Experience working with Articulate Rise and other authoring applications for creating interactive learning objects. Experience with software and hardware used in technologybased web conferencing software for online courses (e.g. Zoom Microsoft Teams) and other instructional technologies (e.g. blogs wikis Web 2.0 technologies student response systems etc. Knowledge of accessibility WCAG 2.1 and universal design principles. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with learning technologies software accessed through desktop and mobile devices (e.g. LMS Zoom Tablets webcams). Working knowledge of HTML or willingness to learn basic HTML for course formatting. Familiarity with federal guidelines governing online education. Work Skills Desire to work in a missiondriven crossfunctional teambased environment with a commitment to process improvement. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders as this group includes faculty members and industry practitioners in all disciplines as well as other instructional and learning experience designers multimedia production specialists library professionals and thirdparty vendors. Ability to understand and solve complex problems which require followup with both internal and external constituencies. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong technical troubleshooting skills. Experience managing complex projects with limited resources. Strong written oral communication interpersonal and collaborative skills. Adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a very fastmoving organizational environment. Superior design skills and creative/innovative mindset. Commitment to equity and inclusion as it relates to the design of best in class courses. Working knowledge of design thinking or willingness to learn design thinking as it relates to multimodal stakeholder driven course design and development.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in instructional technology instructional design or related field is a plus.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
The Instructional Designer Online Programs (IDOP) partners with the Learning Experience Designers (LXDs) in the Office of Online Programs OOP to build and revise courses for fully online and multimodality programs in the Universitys Learning Management System LMS . The IDOP will provide upfront consultation to faculty on the development delivery and presentation of instructional material within a course including the exploration and demonstration of ways to enhance learning using instructional technologies. As faculty move through the course design and development process with LXDs the IDOP will build the course in the Universitys LMS according to detailed blueprints and in coordination with multimedia and technology specialists in the University Information Technology UNIT department as needed. The IDOP will also host select enduser training to support University and faculty needs. As the OOPs resident technology expert they will be expected to stay up to date on the latest instructional technologies and related innovative applications. The IDOP will be responsible with providing the OOP with recommendations and suggested updates/changes that would optimize the learning experience. As a valued unit within the Office of the Provost and the larger Villanova community the OOP embraces an intentionally designed hybrid work schedule to ensure that all employees can enjoy the benefits of belonging to a vibrant campus community.
Duties And Responsibilities
Partners with faculty and LXDs to explore select and ultimately develop and revise innovative technologyenriched courses through the Universitys LMS . With a crossfunctional design team engages in upfront faculty consultations to explore potential use cases of technological applications based on an initial needs assessment. At the conclusion of the design process the IDOP will support the LXDs in the development phase by creating and producing the course in the LMS . Activities include populating and formatting desired content developing assessments in the LMS designing interactive learning objects etc. The IDOP will work closely with the multimedia team on the inclusion of any multimedia elements into the course and build and coordinate timelines to ensure that the course development remains on schedule. During the course production process the IDOP will work iteratively with the faculty member and the LXD to review draft versions of the course shell until finalized. At the end of each course build they will conduct a quality assurance review and are responsible for ensuring all technology is operating efficiently and effectively in the final build. The IDOP will also assume operational responsibility for courses that are duplicated and in need of minor updates each term in support of the OOP and university programs. Engages in team activities that promote the effective use of technology champions innovative technology applications and supports the development of bestinclass online courses. Activities could include delivering group and individual trainings and consultations engaging in strategic projects and researching/testing new instructional technologies (in conjunction with UNIT as needed). Contributes to regular team process improvements to ensure operational success and adherence to designing the Villanova Way. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Formal Education Bachelors degree required. Work Experience At least two years of experience developing fully online educational courses in a learning management system. Prior experience working in higher education is a plus. Experience in a multivendor computing environment. Specific Job Knowledge Expert knowledge of building and designing courses in learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard Canvas Desire2Learn). Experience working with Articulate Rise and other authoring applications for creating interactive learning objects. Experience with software and hardware used in technologybased web conferencing software for online courses (e.g. Zoom Microsoft Teams) and other instructional technologies (e.g. blogs wikis Web 2.0 technologies student response systems etc. Knowledge of accessibility WCAG 2.1 and universal design principles. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with learning technologies software accessed through desktop and mobile devices (e.g. LMS Zoom Tablets webcams). Working knowledge of HTML or willingness to learn basic HTML for course formatting. Familiarity with federal guidelines governing online education. Work Skills Desire to work in a missiondriven crossfunctional teambased environment with a commitment to process improvement. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders as this group includes faculty members and industry practitioners in all disciplines as well as other instructional and learning experience designers multimedia production specialists library professionals and thirdparty vendors. Ability to understand and solve complex problems which require followup with both internal and external constituencies. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong technical troubleshooting skills. Experience managing complex projects with limited resources. Strong written oral communication interpersonal and collaborative skills. Adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a very fastmoving organizational environment. Superior design skills and creative/innovative mindset. Commitment to equity and inclusion as it relates to the design of best in class courses. Working knowledge of design thinking or willingness to learn design thinking as it relates to multimodal stakeholder driven course design and development.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in instructional technology instructional design or related field is a plus.
Work Schedule
fulltime/12months
Employment Type
Full Time
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