Assistant Instructional Designer

**POSITION SUMMARY:** Responsible for implementation of improvements to online course designs and for the development of online courses. This is an on ground/campus position. **CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention; - Work with SME and identify leaners' needs; - Work with SME and/or instructors to develop courses, course components, design learning modules, and/or make revisions to current content design/organization; - Support curricular SME and/or instructors with instructional design and instructional technology inquiries; State instructional end goals and create content that matches them; - Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product; Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts; Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods; - Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process; - Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role-plays, games, etc.); - Maintain project documentation and course folders to implement improvements to online course designs and to the development of online courses; - Responsible for designing and creating professional development opportunities for instructors and facilitating online course design and workshops; - Responsible for consulting with departments and individuals by sharing expertise in online learning practices to procure effective delivery of instruction; - Provide Canvas support to the Office of Information Technology as needed; - Develop and facilitate online course designs and professional development workshops; Ensure course content is imported properly; - Support STU Online with instructional design and technology requests/inquiries; - Maintain current knowledge of best practices in online education and instructional technology; Comply with all departmental and University safety rules and regulations; - Perform other duties assigned. **SUPERVISION RECEIVED**: Assignments are performed independently following University and departmental policies and procedures. **SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** No supervisory responsibility. **POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:** - Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design and Technology, Education, or related field required. Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology preferred. - 1+years of instructional design experience inclusive of internship; - Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) in Canvas and/or similar platform in an academic setting; Experience with building online course using LMS (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) and online learning; Experience in a higher education environment, preferably in an instructional design role; - Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete tasks according to established deadlines; - Exceptional technology and computer skills, especially in the use of LMS, MS Office Suite, Web Conference, Turnitin, etc.; - Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills; - Strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills (both online and face-to-face) - Effective collaboration and partnering skills; - Professional appearance and demeanor with attention to detail and strong organizational skills needed to accomplish several ongoing assignments simultaneously. - Position may require moderate travel and occasional irregular work hours. - Physical requirements are within the normal bounds of an office environment but may include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds.