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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20233860S Position Title: Instructional Designer, Online Programs Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 981 - Internal Online Prog Mgmt Position Summary: The Instructional Designer, Online Programs (ID-OP) partners with the Learning Experience Designers (LXDs) in the Office of Online Programs ( OOP ) to build and revise courses for fully online and multi-modality programs in the University's Learning Management System ( LMS ). The ID-OP will provide upfront consultation to faculty on the development, delivery, and presentation of instructional material within a course including the exploration and demonstration of ways to enhance learning using instructional technologies. As faculty move through the course design and development process with LXDs, the ID-OP will build the course in the University's LMS according to detailed blueprints and in coordination with multimedia and technology specialists in the University Information Technology ( UNIT ) department as needed. The ID-OP will also host select end-user training to support University and faculty needs. As the OOP's resident technology expert, they will be expected to stay up to date on the latest instructional technologies and related innovative applications. The ID-OP will be responsible with providing the OOP with recommendations and suggested updates/changes that would optimize the learning experience. As a valued unit within the Office of the Provost and the larger Villanova community, the OOP embraces an intentionally designed hybrid work schedule to ensure that all employees can enjoy the benefits of belonging to a vibrant campus community. Duties and Responsibilities: Partners with faculty and LXDs to explore, select and ultimately develop and revise innovative technology-enriched courses through the University's LMS . With a cross-functional design team, engages in upfront faculty consultations to explore potential use cases of technological applications based on an initial needs assessment. At the conclusion of the design process, the ID-OP will support the LXDs in the development phase by creating and producing the course in the LMS . Activities include populating and formatting desired content, developing assessments in the LMS , designing interactive learning objects, etc. The ID-OP will work closely with the multimedia team on the inclusion of any multimedia elements into the course and build and coordinate timelines to ensure that the course development remains on schedule. During the course production process, the ID-OP will work iteratively with the faculty member and the LXD to review draft versions of the course shell until finalized. At the end of each course build, they will conduct a quality assurance review and are responsible for ensuring all technology is operating efficiently and effectively in the final build. The ID-OP will also assume operational responsibility for courses that are duplicated and in need of minor updates each term in support of the OOP and university programs.Engages in team activities that promote the effective use of technology, champions innovative technology applications and supports the development of best-in-class online courses. Activities could include delivering group and individual trainings and consultations, engaging in strategic projects and researching/testing new instructional technologies (in conjunction with UNIT as needed). Contributes to regular team process improvements to ensure operational success and adherence to designing "the Villanova Way".Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Formal Education Bachelor's degree required. Work Experience At least two years of experience developing fully online educational courses in a learning management system. Prior experience working in higher education is a plus.Experience in a multi-vendor computing environment. Specific Job Knowledge Expert knowledge of building and designing courses in learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas, Desire2Learn).Experience working with Articulate, Rise and other authoring applications for creating interactive learning objects.Experience with software and hardware used in technology-based web conferencing software for online courses (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams), and other instructional technologies (e.g. blogs, wikis, Web 2.0 technologies, student response systems, etc.)Knowledge of accessibility, WCAG 2.1, and universal design principles.Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with learning technologies software accessed through desktop and mobile devices (e.g., LMS , Zoom, Tablets, webcams).Working knowledge of HTML or willingness to learn basic HTML for course formatting.Familiarity with federal guidelines governing online education. Work Skills Desire to work in a mission-driven, cross-functional, team-based environment with a commitment to process improvement.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders – as this group includes faculty members and industry practitioners in all disciplines as well as other instructional and learning experience designers, multimedia production specialists, library professionals, and third-party vendors.Ability to understand and solve complex problems which require follow-up with both internal and external constituencies.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong technical troubleshooting skills.Experience managing complex projects with limited resources.Strong written, oral communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.Adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a very fast-moving organizational environment. Superior design skills and creative/innovative mindset.Commitment to equity and inclusion as it relates to the design of best in class courses.Working knowledge of design thinking or willingness to learn design thinking as it relates to multi-modal, stakeholder driven course design and development. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in instructional technology, instructional design or related field is a plus. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Posting Date: 11/10/2023 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience. 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