Instructional Designer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

What a day of an Instructional Designer looks like: 

• Manages course projects from inception to completion, in addition to consulting with faculty on optimal design of curriculum, instruction, and effective uses of multimedia. Collaborates with faculty to prepare and develop curriculum.

• Maintains records on status of template course development progress and of status and availability of college-owned courses. Maintains course shells and distributes templates for instruction.

• Promotes the effective use of distance learning technologies and online education, to include maintaining current knowledge of industry trends.

• Oversees searches for reusable learning objects, identifies appropriate learning objects meeting fair use standards and works with faculty in the design of such objects.

• Develops evaluation products and methods and assesses the validity and appropriateness of instructional design to instructional objectives.

• Researches and recommends advances in multimedia and course delivery software for use by faculty and others to improve delivery methods and operations with the assistance of faculty, vendors, and development team members.

• Conducts needs assessment to identify knowledge, skills, behaviors, and competencies required in selecting or designing curriculum, and to incorporate technology into the teaching and learning environment.

• Coordinates the scheduling of distance learning courses to include maintenance of course development schedule for college-developed course shells for distance learning.

• Evaluates, researches, self-studies, and develops using new technologies and methodologies. Develops or conducts internal training in technical or professional skills. Includes personal computer training.

• Supervises or participates in the selection, development, and coordination of the use of course materials and instructional media including videoconference courses, online courses, and interactive classrooms.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following: 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Four years of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Online Course Management systems (i.e., Canvas or similar)

• Online authoring tools (i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud, Respondus or similar)

• Content Management System (CMS), website builder and application software

• Current instructional design tools and software.

Skilled in:                

• Creative thinking and problem solving to explore new technology, processes, and approaches

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Research information for problem-solving

• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Work independently and effectively on multiple tasks

• Research information for problem-solving

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Reach and grasp objects - Occasionally

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasionally

• Repetitive movement of wrists, hands, fingers - Hourly

• Sit for extended periods of time - Daily

• Use of video display terminal - Hourly

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication - Daily

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy - Daily

• Communicate information verbally - Daily

• Communicate information in writing - Daily

• Work a fluctuating work schedule - Occasionally

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

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