Design and develop engaging online/hybrid course content using adult learning theory. Partner with subject-matter experts, map content to master outcomes, create assessments, select materials, and meet aggressive launch timelines while collaborating with editors and multimedia specialists.
Job Summary & Responsibilities Pay Range
General Summary
This position exists to create interactive, engaging content and design for courses in the online/hybrid format. This position must answer the needs and employ learning models of multiple PEC schools and create and design courses for the student needs within the structure of adult learning theory and online delivery format by performing the following duties.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Utilizing their professional expertise, develop courses that address student/learner needs in desired areas.
- Provides academic content and instructional design that includes appropriate instructional organization and development of learning activities for online/hybrid courses based on curriculum determined by the school, selection of course materials and supplementary materials for online/hybrid courses and determining appropriate course evaluation methods for student progress and final grade assessment in online/hybrid courses.
- Utilizes approved academic philosophy and specific learning model of each school along with employing adult learning theory and online course delivery knowledge. They adhere to methods of authentic assessment that best measure the student's performance in the specified master course outcomes.
- Adheres to a student-centered philosophy of learning where the student learning experience is the focal point of the online educational delivery. All course evaluation methods, learning activities, and instructional design are based on a student-centered, constructivist philosophy along with the adaptation of content to meet various student learning styles so learning is enhanced for each learner.
- Partners with a subject matter expert for course development and learning assessment according to their respective academic qualifications. Instructional Designers must demonstrate the ability to research and map existing course content, textbook content, proprietary and third-party content to master course outcomes.
- Collaborates on several courses/programs at the same time while completing the development of all of the sections of a course within aggressive timelines based on launch dates and team timelines for completion. They must also be highly collaborative with editors and multimedia production specialists and have excellent communication skills for interaction with team members and Subject Matter Experts.
- Employ the High-Performance Principles to daily work.
- Employ team goals and imperatives on an annual basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Competencies
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines within the tracked team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, self-starter, flexible, and detail-oriented; 24/7, results-oriented attitude
- Requires knowledge of adult educational theory, online course delivery format, assessment tools, student needs, design format, and creativity.
- Computer efficiency in Microsoft Office software, Learning Content Management System application, maintaining tracker software, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Requires constant learning of new material, software, and processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, production skills, and collaborative work style needed.
- Knowledge of research skills, organizational skills to manage several projects simultaneously, efficiency measures for course design, collaborative team skills.
Education and Experience: Minimum
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in instructional design including writing, developing educational materials, performing instructional design, interacting with subject matter experts.
Education and Experience: Preferred
- Master's preferred in education, instructional design, instructional technology, business, or IT
Between $49,600 to $65,000 annually
Compensation & BenefitsPaid time off * Paid sick leave * Paid holidays * Comprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits * Health savings and flexible spending accounts * 401(k) savings plan with company match * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) * Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibility * Company paid tuition assistance - subject to eligibility and approval * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Prenatal and adoption assistance * Additional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility *Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.Similar Jobs
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