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National University · 1 day ago

Instructional Designer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$24.86/hr - $32.32/hr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work with Content team leaders and Technology team to finalize key features and a structure for the format of modules and courses.

Use knowledge of specific audiences for modules and courses to recommend appropriate language and voice.

Offer suggestions for content items as it relates to presentation in a multimedia format.

Make note of any errors on the Harmony online portal content.

Attend content check-ins to ensure consistency and adhere to tight timelines for delivery.

Participate in project management meetings as needed.

Translate content into learning activities and assignments, using adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.

Create learning activities and assignments that are engaging and useful for users.

Ensure that assessments and assignments are aligned with the appropriate rigor based on the course numbers that they are aligned to within National University.

Partner with the Content team to ensure course design aligns with the Academy’s goals and mission.

Qualification

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Instructional DesignAdult Learning PrinciplesD2L BrightspaceEducational PublishingProject ManagementCamtasiaArticulateMultimedia DevelopmentGraphics DesignCopyeditingHTMLTechnical Writing

Required

Bachelor’s degree required in education, instructional design, or related field required, master’s degree preferred

Three (3) years’ relevant instructional design experience.

Three (3) years’ experience in adult learning, preferably within educational publishing; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability. Preference given to candidates with a background in copyediting or training or experience in technical writing.

Thrives in collaborative and team environment, but also works well independently or with limited oversight.

Able to manage multiple priorities and has flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-up.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to time constraints for deadlines.

Content knowledge of social and emotional learning

Project Management experience

Experience in educational publishing

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individual of constituencies in a diverse community.

Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.

Must be able to adapt to situations and different leadership styles.

Critical thinking and independent problem solving skills with the ability to work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy and follow-up.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to time constraints for deadlines.

Preferred

Knowledge and understanding of the academic environment within PK-12 education contexts for teachers and leaders (preferred).

Working knowledge, principles and practices of office management/systems within a higher education environment, preferred. Demonstrates an understanding of underlying organizational issues.

Familiarity with theoretical and practical project management best practices and tool.

Familiarity with web design best practices, or basic HTML experience, or other technical skills that demonstrate strong quality control ability and eye for detail.

We are hiring more than one position, please note in your application if you have expertise in any of the following focus areas: D2L administration or course building; Articulate, Camtasia, or other rapid authoring tools or software, multimedia development or editing, graphics design or development.

Benefits

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

Company

National University

Glassdoor

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National University is a private nonprofit university that provides accessible and achievable higher education to adult learners. It is a sub-organization of National University System.

Founded in 1971

La Jolla, California, USA

1001-5000 employees