Learning Design Technologist, Kean Global

Kean University; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Work-life balance benefits

Job summary

Kean University seeks a Learning Design Technologist to lead platform support for online courses and collaborate with instructional designers across programs. This role intersects with course material management, testing, and technology design to enhance Kean Global’s learning experiences.

The position requires travel and a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours, with strong communication and technical skills to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of LMS experience in online learning.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience with LMS platforms, online proctoring, and course materials systems.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript is preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide platform leadership and support for Kean Global’s online courses and programs.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and leadership on learning design projects.
• Assist in learning technology design, testing, and faculty/student support.
• Travel and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Learning management systems

HTML/CSS/JavaScript familiarity

Strong communication

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

Online proctoring

Course materials management systems

Publisher courseware experience

Job description

Kean Global Learning Design Technologist (Professional Services Specialist 2)

The Learning Design Technologist (Professional Services Specialist 2) is a professional position at Kean Global reporting to the Director for Learning Design and Academic Technologies. The position is responsible for providing platform leadership and support and contributing to our learning experience design processes and projects. This position will intersect with and support the daily management and functioning of Kean Global’s creation and delivery of online courses and programs and provides faculty and student support. In addition to educational technologist functions like platform research, testing, and support, this position will perform a learning technology design function alongside instructional designers and departmental leadership. The position exists within a highly collaborative team environment. The Learning Design Technologist will be expected to work within an established team culture and user experience philosophy while providing thought leadership to help shape the future of Kean’s online learning experience. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience working with learning management systems in an online learning setting within an institution of higher education or in education is required.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following platforms is preferred: learning management systems, online proctoring, course materials management systems, publisher courseware.
• Experience with one or more of the following web technologies is also preferred: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Candidate must have strong technical knowledge and the ability to navigate technical support and multiple priorities; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to accomplish simultaneous tasks; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $84,131.83 - $103,245.42 (Steps 3-8). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations.

This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & procedures. Kean University participates in E-Verify.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70).

Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

For questions or concerns with completing your job application, please contact our Workday support email at [e-mail] or call the Office of Human Resources at 908-737-3300.

Mission Statement Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EOO/AA Statement Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer Kean University is a world-class, vibrant and diverse institution offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and 60-plus graduate options, including six doctoral programs. Kean distinguishes itself through excellence in academics, strategic investments in both research and cultural facilities and initiatives and a commitment to the success of every student. Dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers, lifelong learning and fulfilling lives, Kean offers a broad range of disciplines, the expertise of a diverse and world-savvy faculty and a student-centered learning environment and campus community. The University sits on three adjoining campus sites in Union County, New Jersey covering 180 acres, two miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and thirty minutes from New York City, with additional locations in Ocean County, New Jersey - Kean Ocean and Jefferson Township, New Jersey - Kean Skylands. Kean University also operates a unique, additional location in Wenzhou, China.