Instructional Designer & Developer Consultant

The American College of Financial Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The American College of Financial Services is seeking an Instructional Designer & Developer Consultant to design, develop, and update online courses and learning artifacts. You will lead instructional design projects from needs assessment to delivery, ensuring accessibility and alignment with ADDIE/SAM models, working with SMEs and the EDUCATE team.

Responsibilities include producing engaging content using eLearning tools (Captivate, Articulate, iSpring, Camtasia) and leveraging the D2L LMS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3-4 years progressive experience in Instructional Design.
• Master of Science in Instructional Design preferred.
• Working knowledge designing courses inside D2L Brightspace LMS.
• Experience with D2L Creator+ and D2L Lumi preferred.
• Familiarity with eLearning tools: Captivate, Articulate, iSpring, Camtasia.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage time and resources for instructional design projects from needs assessment to completion.
• Design, develop, and implement engaging course content using LMS and authoring tools.
• Apply ADDIE or SAM models to develop learner-centered outlines and materials.
• Ensure all deliverables meet accessibility standards (WCAG/Section 508).
• Collaborate with academic experts, SMEs, and team members on learning components.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of newly created courses.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration with SMEs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

D2L Brightspace LMS

D2L Creator+

D2L Lumi

Captivate

Articulate

iSpring

Camtasia

Job description

Instructional Designer & Developer Consultant

Position Purpose

Provides instructional design expertise and technical support in the application of educational design and delivery methodologies, ensuring effective use of available techniques in creating and updating learning/course materials.

Organization Role

This is a professional consulting position within the organization. Reporting to the Assistant Provost, Teaching & Learning, the Instructional Design & Developer Consultant is responsible for the design and development of high-quality online courses and learning artifacts. As a consultant, this role does not have supervisory responsibilities but does provide leadership for assigned projects.

Job Scope

This position has a shared indirect effect on The College's distance learning course revenues and works closely with others on the EDUCATE team, subject matter experts, and program directors.

Expected Contributions

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Key/Representative Activities:

• Manage time and resources necessary for instructional design projects from needs assessment to completion, ensuring effective execution and timely delivery of course design projects.
• Design, develop, and implement engaging course content and innovative instructional materials, utilizing eLearning development tools, authoring software, leveraging features and capabilities within the LMS, and other platforms.
• Apply instructional design theories and models, such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) or SAM (Successive Approximation Model), to develop structured and learner-centered course outlines and materials.
• Ensure all deliverables meet accessibility standards and are designed to be inclusive for all learners, adhering to WCAG and Section 508 guidelines.
• Write effective copy, instructional text, audio, and video scripts, and utilize eLearning development tools and software to create instructionally sound learning components in collaboration with academic experts, SMEs, and team members.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of newly created courses to ensure accuracy and functionality.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• General and business knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree plus 3 to 4 years progressive experience in Instructional Design. A Master of Science in Instructional Design preferred
• Working knowledge and experience designing courses inside the D2L Brightspace LMS
• Strong preference for experience with D2L Creator+ and D2L Lumi
• Familiarity with eLearning development tools, authoring software, and video editing tools such as Captivate, Articulate, iSpring, Camtasia, etc.
• Skilled in creating and editing audio, video, and graphic content to enhance learning materials
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and experience in designing inclusive and accessible learning experiences
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and project planning skills
• Prior experience desired in the financial industry or instructional design in career-focused programs

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