Instructional Designer I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,684 - 55,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree

Annual 6% gift of base salary for retirement

Generous time off including 18 days of personal leave

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer I to produce high-quality online courses. This position involves extensive collaboration with peers and stakeholders and requires a master's degree in a relevant field. Key responsibilities include coordinating multiple online course developments and innovating educational solutions. The role offers comprehensive health benefits, tuition coverage, and an annual salary expectation around $50,760, adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Expertise with software applications used in designing online learning experiences.
• Advanced critical thinking skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and balance multiple needs and perspectives.
• Excellent personal and remote communication skills.
• Professional and collegial teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving skills, including identification, analysis, and proactive solutions in support of university goals.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality online courses and coordinate multiple online course development activities.
• Engage in daily interaction with various team members and stakeholders.
• Innovate through evaluation of existing solutions and staying informed about industry trends.

Skills

Expertise with software applications used in designing online learning experiences

Advanced critical thinking skills

Exceptional project management skills

Excellent personal and remote communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the Instructional Designer I is the successful production of high‑quality online courses.

Daily interaction with internal peers, course developers, media specialists, contractors, other IDD staff, the Senior Director of Instructional Design and Development, and the Directors of Instructional Design and Development.

The position may be responsible for the overall coordination of multiple online course development activities, serving as a program manager for online course production, updates, and maintenance.

Requires superior critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, and comfort working in a team environment.

Must be able to navigate the higher education academic environment successfully.

Plays a key role in teaching and learning for the ERAU Worldwide Campus and the Academic Innovation team.

Collaborates with software developers, UX researchers, eLearning support specialists, instructional technologists, instructional designers, instructional consultants, media producers, and digital media specialists to create and implement innovative solutions and identify tools and technologies that address big challenges in education.

Seeks to constantly innovate through evaluation of existing solutions and staying informed about industry trends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Expertise with software applications used in designing online learning experiences.
• Advanced critical thinking skills in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and balance multiple needs and perspectives.
• Excellent personal and remote communication skills.
• Professional and collegial teamwork skills.
• Problem‑solving skills, including identification, analysis, and proactive solutions in support of university goals.

Benefits and Compensation

• Health benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; preventive care and fitness membership.
• Tuition coverage: 100% coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree; discounted rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement contributions: annual 6% gift of base salary and 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
• Generous time off: 18 days of personal leave in the first year; 9+ paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Annual salary expectation around $50,760; final offer based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Embry‑Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry‑Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry‑Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry‑Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics, age, religion, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school‑administered programs or activities.