Instructional Designer

U.S. Career Institute has over 40 years of experience as a postsecondary (and more recently as 9-12) distance education school providing quality, entry-level occupational training. We design and produce much of our content internally so we can prepare students for success as distance learners and graduates. Our content is written in a step-by-step, engaging style to help our students achieve stated outcomes. U.S. Career Institute is seeking a curriculum project manager/instructional designer to manage assigned content areas. While online teaching background is helpful, this is an instructional design position and will focus on content design and implementation. Primary Responsibilities: * Plan, design, and manage online course development and revision projects * Manage content area with an eye toward student persistence * Bring new program, design, and development ideas to the table * Ensure sound, engaging content * Identify and engage with qualified contractors (writers, subject matter experts, etc.) * Inform relevant company departments about new and revised courses/programs * Use WDL instructional design processes for quality content * Load and ensure quality LMS presentation of content * Organize eBook options for purchased textbooks * Produce content appropriate to the audience * Work with instructors and subject matter experts to enhance and improve existing content * Use reports to indicate student stop points to determine how to help students progress in their studies * Review student surveys and apply necessary revisions to the content as a result Qualifications: * Must have instructional design experience in a postsecondary online environment (prefer at least 2 years) * Possesses broad knowledge of instructional development and design as well as instructional best practices (prefer at least 2 years) * Experience in designing, revising and editing curricula (prefer at least 2 years) * Project management experience (prefer at least 2 years) * Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to multi-task, set priorities and adapt to changes in priorities * Prefer master's degree in related fields (instructional design, curriculum development, etc.) EOE. Salary is negotiable and depends on experience. The minimum starting hourly rate is $29.81. This is a full-time position with benefits. Benefits include: health and life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, 401(k) investment options, flex plan and dental and vision insurance options. This position is limited to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming.