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Western Governors University · 2 days ago
Senior Instructional Designer
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $109K/yr
7+ years exp
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Tyson Green
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Responsibilities
This individual will manage the course development and redevelopment process according to design documentation.
Ensures academic and quality standards and WGU’s vision and mission are reflected in all aspects of the student experience.
Consults with program development managers during the program review and development process.
Assists in the developing of contextually rich, engaging, and objective-driven courses that focus on applicable real-world/workplace skills.
The Senior Instructional Designer will apply evidence-based curriculum development strategies to the design of degree programs.
Identifies and maps learning resources to a course or program objectives and competencies in collaboration with university partners.
Develops and revises curricular materials and other relevant documentation.
Reviews learning resources and assessments to ensure proper alignment to the intended objectives and facilitate the agreement for necessary changes.
Ensures course development is completed on time and within budget and meets standards of quality.
Mentors' new hires in instructional design or other employees seeking to gain instructional design experience.
Develops and leads training for instructional designers and other closely related roles.
Leads cross-college task forces or committees and recommends process or development improvements to managers.
Leads special projects as assigned by manager.
Determines needs for cross-team participation and collaborates with manager for successful completion of these projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or comparable degree
7 years of experience as an instructional designer
Advanced experience in instructional design for competency-based education
Preferred
Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications
Advanced experience with systems and procedures for the course and program development
Experience managing vendor and external resources relationships preferred
Experience creating AI generated content using AI prompt Engineering
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Benefits
Bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
Health savings account and flexible spending account
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability coverage
Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
Legal and identity theft coverage
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing program
Discounted WGU tuition
Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
11 paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University is a school in Salt Lake City.
5,001-10,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (4)
2022 (28)
2021 (22)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Milliron
Senior Vice President & Executive Dean of the Teachers College
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
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