Assistant Instructional Designer

## St. Thomas University - Academic Support
**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.
## Qualifications
**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.