Online Course Developer

Bryant & Stratton College; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryant & Stratton College is seeking a Course Developer to help create and redesign online and blended master courses. You will collaborate with Instructional Technologists, SMEs, and Curriculum Managers to meet rigor standards and student outcomes.

The role emphasizes fast-paced development, change adaptation, and ongoing skill growth in learning technologies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Strong ability to manage detail and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in higher education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Instructional Technologists, SMEs, and Curriculum Managers in developing course content, including lectures, assessments, project directions, and activities for new courses
• Revise existing course content via course content software based on feedback from faculty, academics committees, CMs, and Instructional Technologists
• Responsible for second-level support of LMS content, date restrictions, master course and section creation, assessments/test banks, course revisions, etc.
• Research scholarly sources from Virtual Library, Internet, and publisher resources to support learning outcomes in credit-bearing college courses. Ensure adherence to copyright and intellectual property guidelines.
• Assist Instructional Technologists with support of web technologies to enrich the asynchronous learning classroom
• Ensures that quality standards and design are maintained during design, development, and revision of all courses
• Has project management skills to plan, prioritize, and keep projects on track to meet deadlines
• Works collaboratively and effectively with others
• Demonstrates the ability to manage time and resources
• Organizes work effectively and pays meticulous attention to detail and tasks
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and focus on multiple projects
• Integrates technology and champions new technology
• Acts with urgency and takes ownership

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Student success

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in distance education/ instructional technology

Job description

Position Status

Non-Exempt, 12 month full-time position

Work Hours

8 am to 5 pm, may include some evening hours and some planned Saturdays

Reports to

Dean of Instruction

This is not a virtual position. A hybrid work schedule may become available based on job tenure and performance.

Summary

The Course Developer is responsible for assisting in the development, creation, and redesign of new online and blended master courses. The Course Developer works collaboratively with the Instructional Technologists, Curriculum Managers (CMs), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other departments in order to meet rigor standards, student learning outcomes, and student usability standards. This position is best suited to someone who prefers a fast-paced environment, adapts to change, and seeks to actively develop new skills and grow in understanding of learning and technology.

Responsibilities

• Work with Instructional Technologists, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Curriculum Managers in developing course content, including lectures, assessments, project directions, and activities for new courses
• Revise existing course content via course content software based on feedback from faculty, academics committees, CMs, and Instructional Technologists
• Responsible for second-level support of learning management system (LMS) content, date restrictions, master course and section creation, assessments/test banks, course revisions, etc.
• Research scholarly sources from Virtual Library, Internet, and publisher resources to support learning outcomes in credit-bearing college courses. Ensure adherence to copyright and intellectual property guidelines.
• Assist Instructional Technologists with support of web technologies to enrich the asynchronous learning classroom
• Ensures that quality standards and design are maintained during design, development, and revision of all courses
• Has project management skills to plan, prioritize, and keep projects on track to meet deadlines
• Works collaboratively and effectively with others
• Demonstrates the ability to manage time and resources
• Organizes work effectively and pays meticulous attention to detail and tasks
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and focus on multiple projects
• Integrates technology and champions new technology
• Acts with urgency and takes ownership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor/Master’s degree in Distance Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology/Instructional Technology, Education or related field from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in higher education preferred
• Knowledge of distance education course development and best practices preferred.
• Understanding of Bloom’s Taxonomy and best practices in authentic assessment and grading rubrics for higher education levels preferred
• Some experience/understanding of LMS. Experience in distance education preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to manage detail and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to independently manage workload
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and Online Education culture and values

$56,500 per year ($27.16 per hour).

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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