Instructional Design Assistant at Oakland University

Oakland University; Michigan; Remote; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Instructional Design Assistant to enhance their online instructional materials. This remote role is ideal for full-time undergraduate students in Michigan who wish to develop skills in ADA compliance, project management, and instructional design. The position involves collaborating closely with the e-Learning team, editing online course content, and responding to software challenges. Training will be provided, and applicants from all majors are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Full-time undergraduate students at Oakland University.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and remediating online materials for ADA compliance.
• Perform instructional design tasks such as quiz building.
• Research and test educational technologies.

Skills

Learning new software programs

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Collaborative work

Customer service experience

Familiarity with online learning environments

Education

Full-time undergraduate student

Tools

Moodle

Job description

The e-Learning and Instructional Support (e-LIS) office is seeking an undergraduate student to join our Instructional Design team as an Instructional Design Assistant. This position does not require prior instructional design experience, as we provide training. To qualify, applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at Oakland University.

This role is ideal for students interested in developing skills in ADA compliance, digital accessibility, project management, instructional design, and technical skills. Work involves supporting faculty and instructors, enhancing teaching and learning, and gaining experience with instructional design and higher education practices. Many of the skills you will develop are broadly applicable to a variety of professional settings, and students from all majors are encouraged to apply!

Please note: this position involves editing online course pages, files, and videos for ADA compliance, as well as basic software troubleshooting.

Selected candidates will:

• Assist the e-LIS Instructional Design team in creating and remediating online instructional materials (such as Moodle course pages, files, and videos) for ADA compliance.
• Perform additional instructional design tasks such as quiz building, course setup, and creating interactive learning modules.
• Participate in project tracking and completion of accessible courses and materials.
• Research and test emerging educational technologies and software updates relevant to the programs we support.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly and independently learn new software programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively on projects and meeting established deadlines.
• Customer service experience and/or familiarity with online learning environments like Moodle (as a student or teacher) is helpful.

Note: For this remote position, the candidate must be located in Michigan. A reliable computer and internet access will also be a requirement of the position.