Instructional Designer

$60,450 - $60,450/Yr

Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Syracuse, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Instructional Designer at Syracuse University plays a crucial role in collaborating with faculty to design and develop engaging online courses and instructional assessments. This position requires a strong understanding of adult learning methodologies and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Instructional Designer will guide faculty through the course development process, ensuring that courses are effectively designed and delivered to enhance learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and lead organized yet adaptive meetings with faculty to gather information and buy-in on customized online course delivery strategies.
• Articulate and reinforce course development process and faculty responsibilities, as well as establish milestone deadlines and gain buy-in from faculty to meet deadlines.
• Track and frequently report the statuses of courses throughout the development process.
• Utilize e-learning authoring tools to design interactive learning solutions.
• Manage intake and organization of digital assets throughout the course development process.
• Manage courses independently with continued support from the development team. Define objectives for courses/curricula.
• Outline concepts for courses/ curricula, defining (needs for) the course medium, content delivery, assessments, accompanying materials, and complementary learning approaches.
• Design assessments and meaningful course interactions to increase learning and retention.
• Work with video production and graphics sources to produce a draft and final versions of course material.
• Seek out and engage with opportunities to think creatively and find innovative solutions to online course delivery challenges — then doggedly see them through to successful execution.
• Ability to articulate passion for driving positive learner outcomes through innovation in digital education. Develop content in collaboration with faculty.
• Build new courses in LMS. Review and reformat course content before course materials and content are added to LMS.
• File and organize reviewed course content and other curriculum-related materials.
• Update content for existing courses in the LMS. Provide maintenance for existing courses as needed.
• Design and build graded assessments using provided content.
• Review course materials for quality and consistency.
• Learn new and emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven understanding of adult learning methodologies.
• Experience with LMS administration.
• Proficiency in rapid e-learning authoring tools.
• Strong course design and development skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education settings.
• Familiarity with video production and graphic design processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid holidays