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South University is hiring an Instructional Designer II. This role involves managing the creation of online courses as part of the Digital Resources Team, designing and planning course development, monitoring curricular integrity, and collaborating on course revisions. The position also requires reviewing course design documents for usability and alignment with brand standards.

Highlights

Design and plan the development of online courses.
Monitor course development to meet deadlines and ensure curricular integrity.
Collaborate on course revisions and continuing development.
Requires Bachelor’s Degree (Master's preferred).
3-5 years’ experience in instructional design or training.
Knowledge of online learning technologies and LMS.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.

Instructional Designer II Full Description

Instructional Designer II

South University Corporate Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

*Medical

*Dental

*Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

* includes domestic partner coverage

SUMMARY:

The Instructional Designer II functions as part of the Digital Resources Team to manage the creation of online courses. Responsibilities include: Designing and planning development of online courses; monitoring the course development process to meet course offering deadlines; monitoring curricular integrity as it relates to subject matter and program outcomes; reviewing course design documents; reviewing online courses for subject matter, usability, and alignment with brand standards; collaborating on revisions and continuing course development and maintenance. Incumbent must assure that the university philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

Develop school-based curricula, applying a systematic instructional design and development model in real world settings. Remain current with and have a thorough understanding of the latest industry technology tools and trends in education, and implement improvements.
Appraise course design quality; Identify areas of weakness in created courses, and employ strategies for improvement.
Identify and acquire resources for projects in conjunction with other Digital Resource team members. Monitor and provide feedback on the work of subject matter experts and other contractors in the completion of course creation duties.
Complete other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree required (Masters preferred) in instructional design, educational technology, education, STEM, or related academic discipline.
3-5 years’ experience in the field of instructional design and/or training.
Knowledge of online learning technologies. Experience with one or more LMS preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
Strong computer skills. MS Office Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. High level of skill and experience using a variety of digital communications tools for timely and effective communication with academic and administrative stakeholders, co-workers and vendors.
Apply the appropriate learning theory, instructional theory, and/or applications of media to instructional scenarios.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone,video conference, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.

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Original Job Description

Instructional Designer II

South University Corporate Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

*Medical

*Dental

*Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

* includes domestic partner coverage

SUMMARY:

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

Develop school-based curricula, applying a systematic instructional design and development model in real world settings. Remain current with and have a thorough understanding of the latest industry technology tools and trends in education, and implement improvements.
Appraise course design quality; Identify areas of weakness in created courses, and employ strategies for improvement.
Identify and acquire resources for projects in conjunction with other Digital Resource team members. Monitor and provide feedback on the work of subject matter experts and other contractors in the completion of course creation duties.
Complete other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree required (Masters preferred) in instructional design, educational technology, education, STEM, or related academic discipline.
3-5 years’ experience in the field of instructional design and/or training.
Knowledge of online learning technologies. Experience with one or more LMS preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
Strong computer skills. MS Office Suite.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. High level of skill and experience using a variety of digital communications tools for timely and effective communication with academic and administrative stakeholders, co-workers and vendors.
Apply the appropriate learning theory, instructional theory, and/or applications of media to instructional scenarios.

ENVIRONMENT:

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Education Level

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