Instructional Designers and Technologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Instructional Designer or Technologist to develop instructional materials and assist in redesigning courses. The role entails presenting recommendations on course design, editing educational materials, and analyzing performance data to ensure instructional effectiveness. Essential skills include reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, HTML, and various Adobe applications is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing instructional materials and products.
• Familiarity with educational technologies and course redesign.
• Ability to provide analytical support for training curricula.

Responsibilities

• Present recommendations regarding course design and delivery.
• Edit instructional materials like lesson plans and guides.
• Analyze performance data to gauge effectiveness of courses.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Writing

Instructing

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

HTML

JavaScript

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Photoshop

SAS

Adobe Illustrator

XML

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Dreamweaver

Job description

Instructional Designer or Technologist

Job Description & Duties: Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
• Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
• Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
• Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
• Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
• Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.

Essential Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Related Job Titles

• Team Lead, Teacher Support and Student Intervention
• Instructional Technology Facilitator
• Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
• Human Performance Technologist
• Technology Infusion Specialist

Tools & Technologies Used by Instructional Designers and Technologists

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Hypertext markup language HTML
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• Microsoft Project
• Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
• Microsoft Visio
• Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
• SAS
• Microsoft Publisher
• Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
• Extensible markup language XML
• Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver