University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Philadelphia, PA
Educational Services

About the position

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Coordinator B-Instructional Designer to support the development and delivery of predominantly online education for ITMAT Education programs, specifically focusing on Regulatory Affairs graduate and certificate programs. This role involves collaborating with course instructors to design or revise approximately 3-4 online courses each term, while also maintaining and evaluating an additional 3-4 courses. The instructional designer will assist faculty with the technical aspects of course delivery, including coordinating guest lecturers and managing the posting of video recordings. Furthermore, the position will contribute to student affairs work, program marketing and recruitment, events, strategic planning, and other special projects aligned with the designer's skills and interests. The role is expected to be hybrid, allowing for a mix of onsite and remote work. In this position, the instructional designer will be responsible for developing productive relationships with course instructors, supporting them in revising course materials, exploring new teaching strategies, and utilizing educational technology. The designer will also manage multiple course design projects simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines are met while adhering to accessibility and copyright compliance standards. The role requires a strong understanding of educational technologies and learning management systems, particularly Canvas or similar platforms, to create engaging online content and assessments. Additionally, the instructional designer will contribute to course quality assurance efforts and assist with marketing and publicizing the programs, ensuring that public-facing information is accurate and up-to-date. The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, tuition benefits, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. The working environment is supportive and encourages a balance between work and personal commitments, making it an ideal place for individuals looking to grow in their careers while contributing to a prestigious institution.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and delivery of online education for ITMAT Education programs.
  • Assist faculty with the design or revision of online courses, managing approximately 3-4 courses per term.
  • Coordinate guest lecturers and manage the posting of video recordings for course delivery.
  • Contribute to student affairs work, program marketing, recruitment, events, and strategic planning.
  • Develop productive relationships with course instructors to support course material revisions and new teaching strategies.
  • Manage multiple course design projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to deadlines and compliance standards.
  • Create online content for courses, workshops, and professional development events, including multimedia content and interactive assessments.
  • Collaborate with program staff on best practices related to online teaching and learning.
  • Research educational technology and develop best practices for tool use.
  • Contribute to evaluation activities assessing course and program outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in instructional design and online course delivery or equivalent education and experience.
  • Substantial working knowledge of educational technologies and learning management systems.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with program instructors and staff.
  • Experience in leading a course design process from start to finish, including project timeline development and material creation.
  • Knowledge of accessibility and copyright compliance for online courses.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree and/or instructional design related certification.
  • Background in course delivery and education.
  • Experience with multimedia asset development.
  • Expertise in Canvas or similar LMS.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently.

Benefits

  • Adoption assistance
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
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