Instructional Designer II

$3,392 - $5,198/Yr

Texas A&M Univ Systm - Office - College Station, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

College Station, TX

About the position

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop training materials that support a curriculum for learning how to use various workplace technologies.
• Develops high-quality and accessible video, online courses, PowerPoints, job aids, reference guides, and instructional text for a variety of shared technologies.
• Supports the department with instructional design needs such as needs assessment, storyboarding, creating, and monitoring product development timelines.
• Identifies and recommends the use of instructional strategies, technologies, and applications.
• Leads others through the design process.
• Support seasonal multimedia product updates based on new technology updates and implementations.
• Supports the department in providing consultations on best practices for utilizing multimedia to facilitate learning experiences in support of quality end-user experience.
• Assists with the departmental website and ensures the accuracy of its information along with providing technical support.
• Supports the department's annual IT Shared Services Conference.
• Utilizes a variety of technologies to both develop materials and store files.
• Evaluates materials and processes for continuous improvement including the use of data collection and synthesizing data.
• Effectively documents standard procedures for developing, updating, and publishing training materials.
• Analyzes technical problems with products and uses systematic processes to provide solutions and document solutions implemented for future use.
• Follows departmental procedures for maintaining products in a safe and secure environment.
• Actively participates in planning for new development projects and at times leads the development efforts as needed.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks according to competing deadlines.
• Communicates status updates on work regularly to team members and departmental leadership.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and stays current with research, trends, and best practices in Learning & Development, Learning Technology, and instructional design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge and application of learning, adult learning theory, learning technology and theory and practice.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design and how to apply ID models used to design and develop instruction.
• Mid-level skills in using eLearning authoring tools such as Storyline and Adobe Captivate; video development and editing skills using technology such as Camtasia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to plan work according to deadlines and adjust as needed independently.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines while leading and/or collaborating with others.
• Ability to work and build rapport with, speak in front of, and facilitate small groups (SMEs, presentations) representing diverse populations.
• Strong professional communication skills both written and verbal (technical and business).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail, quality, delivering results, handling and maintaining confidential and sensitive information, as well as care and concern for customers and our team.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance