Instructional Designer

Spring Arbor University; Spring Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Arbor University seeks an Instructional Designer to design and develop online and blended courses that create a learner-centered experience within the LMS. You will work with the instructional design team, programs, and subject matter experts on accredited curricula, contributing to revisions and new developments.

Responsibilities include providing just-in-time training, assisting with technology troubleshooting, and managing deadlines and deliverables throughout the course development

Qualifications

• Experience with ADDIE or similar instructional design models.
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs, faculty and across departments.
• Experience with LMS (D2L Brightspace, Canvas) and HTML.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and cloud storage tools.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Affinity Suite, or Canva.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop online and blended courses with engaging learner-centered experiences.
• Collaborate with instructional design team, programs, and subject matter experts on curriculum revisions.
• Provide just-in-time training and troubleshoot technology usage for faculty.
• Ensure course quality through copyright review, QA, and alignment with resources.
• Execute course verification process for assigned courses.
• Stay current with best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Assist with deadlines and deliverables within the course development process.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree in instructional design

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Canvas

HTML

Articulate Rise 360

Box

Google Drive

OneDrive

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Affinity Suite

Canva

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the design and development of online and blended courses which include course materials, activities, assessments to create an engaging learner-centered experience within the learning management system (LMS). The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with the instructional design team, programs, and subject matter experts on the developments and revisions of accredited course curriculum, including for programs with secondary accreditation. Additional responsibilities include assisting with just-in-time training, technology and troubleshooting, and managing the deadlines and deliverables within the course development process. Full-time, remote/hybrid.

Responsible for the design and development of online and blended courses which include course materials, activities, assessments to create an engaging learner-centered experience within the learning management system (LMS). The Instructional Designer will work collaboratively with the instructional design team, programs, and subject matter experts on the developments and revisions of accredited course curriculum, including for programs with secondary accreditation. Additional responsibilities include assisting with just-in-time training, technology and troubleshooting, and managing the deadlines and deliverables within the course development process. Full-time, remote/hybrid.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop courses using the best practices of instructional design, project management, and an iterative design process such as ADDIE, SAM, etc.
• Communicate effectively while collaborating with instructional design team, programs, subject matter experts, vendors, and departments/offices across the university.
• Experience using learning management systems such as D2L Brightspace or Canvas, as well as rapid authoring tools like Articulate Rise 360; HTML experience required.
• Highly comfortable with cloud storage and permissions in tools like Box, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Comfortable using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline repetitive tasks.
• Experience with digital asset creation/editing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Affinity Suite, or Canva.
• Assist with just-in-time training and problem solving for faculty members regarding technology usage
• Ensure course quality through copyright review, quality assurance, and alignment textbooks, videos, articles, and online resources.
• Execute course verification process for assigned courses.
• Stay on trend with best practices through professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Responsibilities

Serves as member of the eLearning staff, reporting directly to the Lead Instructional Designer.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.

Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree and instructional design experience in a university setting preferred with experience collaborating with SMEs developing within standard design models (ADDIE). Good organizational, office, word processing, and computer skills required. Ability to prioritize, complete multiple tasks and possess good interpersonal, communication and writing skills. Must be committed to meeting deadlines and completing projects on time and according to stated standards.

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.