Instructional Designer

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Yeshiva University - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

We are seeking a talented, creative, and ambitious individual to join our YU Global course production team as a full-time Instructional Designer. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in using the Articulate 360 design suite (including Rise and Storyline), focusing on course development, content editing, and quality assurance. This position will work alongside our senior Online Learning and Instructional Design Specialist, who will provide direction, guidance, and mentorship. This position can be fully remote or hybrid (with two days per week on-site at our Upper Manhattan campus) and offers a competitive salary with a full range of benefits. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing eLearning courses using Rise and Storyline, creating interactive learning experiences with tools such as H5P, and applying adult learning theories to ensure content is engaging and effective. You will also review and edit course content for clarity, accuracy, and professional standards of grammar and language. Conducting quality assurance checks on learning materials to ensure they meet organizational standards will be a key part of your responsibilities, along with implementing feedback from reviews and updating content as necessary. Collaboration is essential in this role, as you will work closely with subject matter experts, senior instructional designers, and other team members to support comprehensive learning solutions. Your contributions will also include providing feedback for the continuous improvement of instructional design practices. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about education and eager to make a significant impact in the field of instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop eLearning courses using Rise and Storyline.
• Create interactive learning experiences with tools such as H5P.
• Apply adult learning theories to ensure content is engaging and effective.
• Review and edit course content for clarity, accuracy, and professional standards of grammar and language.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on learning materials to ensure they meet organizational standards.
• Implement feedback from reviews and update content as necessary.
• Work closely with subject matter experts, senior instructional designers, and other team members to support comprehensive learning solutions.
• Contribute feedback for continuous improvement of instructional design practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, or a related role.
• Proficiency in using Storyline and Articulate 360.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree or certification in Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• Familiarity with AI technology and eLearning development tools.
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessibility standards.

Benefits

• Immediate participation in the University's retirement plan.
• Four weeks paid vacation each year.
• Access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.