Instructional Designer I

Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

College Station, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer I position at Texas A&M Agrilife Research involves supporting the development of classroom, hybrid, or online courses. This role focuses on collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance instructional design practices and ensure alignment with the agency's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with assigned units of AgriLife and secures customer feedback from on-the-ground staff.
• Ensures alignment of product strategy and vision with assigned AgriLife unit.
• Works with subject matter expert(s) on curricula to ensure alignment of larger unit strategy with individual components of the product package.
• Delivers finalized educational product packages to subject matter expert.
• Implements and guides agency strategy related to corresponding unit priorities.
• Works with Digital Education staff to conduct competitor research and needs assessment for product development.
• Creates product strategy and vision based on market opportunity, target customers, and competitive analysis.
• Collaborates with creative, project management, and analytical professionals in the Digital Education unit to communicate curricula needs to creative teams and facilitates the prioritization of product development efforts.
• Communicates product outcomes to the assigned unit.
• Identifies new market opportunities and consumer preferences to support product development and enhancements in partnership with internal customers.
• Generates innovative ideas to enhance the AgriLife brand and related educational products.
• Uses feedback to ensure client satisfaction and provides direction for product development aligned with the AgriLife Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of online course design principles and practices.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence