Instructional Designer I

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - State College, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

State College, PA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer I at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is responsible for the successful production of high-quality online courses. This role involves collaboration with faculty and various stakeholders to ensure the development and maintenance of online educational content, utilizing advanced instructional design principles and technologies. The position requires strong communication, project management, and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to navigate the higher education environment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with remote faculty to prepare high-quality online courses for academic and non-credit delivery.
• Edits and organizes electronic information to create high-quality, adult learning-oriented online course content.
• Coordinates the production and/or acquisition of instructional materials, including video, graphics, animations, and interactive media elements.
• Produces instructional materials within the university's Learning Management System (Canvas) in collaboration with faculty.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews of courses and other instructional materials.
• Implements established ERAU course development standards and policies and communicates those with other team members and faculty.
• Monitors and communicates textbook issues affecting course development and implementation.
• Facilitates course approval process with academic department chairs upon completion of course development.
• Coordinates course review cycles and facilitates course redevelopments and updates.
• Coordinates project tasks and timeline to ensure timely execution of course production projects.
• Engages with internal peers in the collaborative design and development of online courses and related projects as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Online Education, Instructional Design, and/or Educational Technology.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in online education, particularly in post-secondary educational settings.
• Expertise with software applications used in designing online learning experiences.
• Advanced critical thinking skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Ability to address multiple deadlines and balance multiple needs and perspectives in a professional manner.
• Excellent personal and remote communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally and collegially in a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills that include identification, analysis, and proactive solutions in support of University goals.

Nice-to-haves

• Engagement in research projects with the goal of attending relevant conferences and training as well as performing presentations.

Benefits

• 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in the first year.
• 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree for employees, with discounted rates for spouses and dependent children up to age 26.
• 6% base salary contribution to retirement plan with a 4% matching contribution and no vesting period.