Instructional Designer & Technologist

Enterprise State Community College; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Alabama Community College seeks an Instructional Designer & Technologist at the Bay Minette campus to provide instructional design and technology support across all campuses. The role develops online/hybrid course roadmaps, creates engaging content, and helps faculty apply instructional technology, with travel to other Coastal Alabama campuses as needed.

The position supports professional development, ADA compliance, and the College’s distance education initiatives, working under the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with instructional design models. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.
• Demonstrated experience writing effective copy, instructional text, and/or video scripts. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.
• Demonstrated experience conducting professional development workshops. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional roadmaps for online and hybrid courses and programs.
• Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
• Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
• Use assistive technology and ensure WCAG compliance in instructional materials.
• Travel to multiple campus locations to conduct trainings and professional development sessions.
• Assist with ADA compliant course and training material development and DOE/SACSCOC documentation.

Skills

Instructional design

Professional development

Educational technology

WCAG compliance

LMS training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or Educational Technology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Respondus

Honorlock

TurnItIn

Tutor.com

Office 365

Skype for Business

BigBlueButton

Microsoft Teams

Bridge

Job description

Under the direction of the Director - Center for Teaching and Learning, the Instructional Designer & Technologist (IDT) will provide instructional design and technology support for all campuses and will assist with all IDT training, support, and professional development. The IDT staff will develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. The IDT staff will assist faculty and staff in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule C3 3.

For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/

The Instructional Designer & Technologist’s primary responsibility is serving as an education professional whose job is to assist with identifying the performance, skills, knowledge, information and attitude gaps of a targeted audience and help create and deliver learning experiences to fill this gap. This position will be based on the Bay Minette campus but travel will be required to other Coastal Alabama campuses, as needed.

At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

1. Develop instructional or training roadmaps for online and hybrid courses and programs.
2. Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content.
3. Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
4. Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface, and the finished product.
5. Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design.
6. Design instructional aids for stand-standalone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
7. Maintain project documentation and electronic course development documentation.
8. Support students, faculty, and staff via phone, email, and in person with instructional design and technology questions and issues.
9. Use assistive technology and create instructional content that meets WCAG standards.
10. Assist instructors and the Distance Education Department in developing ADA compliant course and training materials; monitor online course content for ADA compliance; troubleshoot issues with software and instructional materials as needed.
11. Assist instructors with developing and documenting course activities and substantive interactions for DOE and SACSCOC requirements.
12. Assist the Coordinator of Instructional Design and Technology with conducting professional development sessions in collaboration with the Professional Development Team, covering technologies such as Coastal Alabama's learning management system (Canvas), Respondus Products, Honorlock, TurnItIn.com, Tutor.com, Microsoft Office 365, live conferencing tools (Skype for Business, BigBlueButton and Microsoft Teams), Bridge (professional development system for employees) and other educational technologies.
13. Conduct training sessions through group and one-on-one sessions with live conferencing tools, such as: Skype for Business, BigBlueButton and Microsoft Teams.
14. Travel to multiple campus locations to meet in person with faculty and staff for various training and professional development sessions.
15. Assist with hybrid and online Master Template workshops and Master Template course design and maintenance.
16. Represent the Distance Education Department on committees and in general to the campus community; participate in professional associations and seminars, as appropriate.
17. Maintain a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
18. Exhibit appropriate and satisfactory leadership with the College.
19. Comply with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
20. Provide responsible, adequate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
21. Demonstrate excellent leadership traits and skills in all aspects of the position.
22. Communicate positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
23. Ensure the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
9. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
10. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Evaluation Of Performance

The job performance of the Instructional Designer & Technologist will be evaluated, at a minimum, annually, by the Director of Distance Education in accordance with the College and Alabama Community College System policies.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Five years of related experience.
3. Demonstrated experience with instructional design models. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.
4. Demonstrated experience writing effective copy, instructional text, and/or video scripts. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.
5. Demonstrated experience conducting professional development workshops. Samples of demonstrated experience are required to be included with the application packet.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Experience creating and designing courses in a learning management system, specifically Canvas.
3. Experience working in a community college setting.

Additional Information

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.

Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.

Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.