Instructional Design Associate

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 255 Crittenden Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 600221 SON Staff/Education Programs Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 108 H Compensation Range: $24.91 - $34.87 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: The Instructional Design Associate provides technical guidance for faculty to design and develop lessons and courses across all programs for the School of Nursing. The person in this position works collaboratively with the instructional design team, faculty, staff, and the IT department to advance School of Nursing strategic objectives. Much of this process will involve working with faculty to identify student learning outcomes, develop assessments, and plan learning activities to facilitate achievement and tracking of student learning. After collaborating with faculty to develop or revise course and lesson plans, the Instructional Design Associate will proactively find, organize, adapt, and create interactive learning activities to support a multitude of courses and lessons. This person will also collaborate with the Center for Excellence team and program leaders to provide technical support to track student assessment outcomes in an electronic platform. The IDA collaborates with other members of the Center for Excellence in Education to plan faculty development initiatives including live workshops, online training tutorials, and articles. Work is performed independently in conjunction with other members of the team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Advance best practices in teaching and learning Implement best practices for course and lesson design, in collaboration with other members of the instructional design team. Includes guidelines for assessing and improving the quality of instruction. Assess, manage and organize instructional materials ensuring courses are optimized for accessibility. Adapt text and word files to create tests, quizzes, and assignments in learning management systems. Monitor and assess faculty and student satisfaction regarding the instructional effectiveness of current course designs, materials, and teaching strategies. Instruct users on the operation of educational technologies, including but not limited to, learning management software, multimedia applications, and communication tools such as blogs, wikis, and discussion forums through e-learning modules, workshops, or consultation. Create and maintain support documentation and provide guidance for faculty and students on the use of materials in content management systems, eLearning software, mobile technology and other platforms and initiatives as developed and launched. Development of course content in learning management platforms Collaborate with faculty to assess learning objectives aligned with best practices to enhance student learning outcomes. Guide faculty with developing courses and lesson plans in accordance with online learning principles, while maintaining a consistent look and is easy to navigate. Create links and upload documents to learning management systems in accessible formats that fit well within course navigation and organization. Find and implement creative solutions for users with challenging educational requirements. Provides troubleshooting and problem resolution with learning management system, content, and other related issues. Find, adapt, design, implement, and maintain interactive multimedia learning objects, activities and assessments, using expert knowledge of learning resources to search for and adapt existing multimedia content or create new content, in collaboration with others, when none is available. Participate in software systems testing, quality assurance, maintenance, and upgrades. Consultation across programs. Serve as a member of the PeopleGrove (CompMS/ELMS) implementation and maintenance team, and assist with program updates, implementing process flows and troubleshooting. Provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students to track assessment and experiential learning outcomes in the electronic competency management and experiential learning management systems. Serve as a resource to stakeholders within the SON including student affairs, web-communications, academic programs, and marketing teams. Participate in professional activities. Serve on appropriate institutional, regional, and national committees or groups, as needed. Maintain and develop proficiency in all software and hardware systems used for instruction at the School of Nursing. Maintain awareness of market trends in online education, including new processes and products that are being adopted by other schools locally and nationally. Where possible virtually or physically visit other higher education online learning environments to learn and grow. Other duties as assigned MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB PC and Macintosh desktops; server, printers, digital cameras, video cameras, scanners, and a variety of online learning software systems. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years related experience. Strong ability to teach adult learners in the usage of Web-based tools/applications. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Capable of working collaboratively with faculty, staff, project leaders, and students. Ability to translate complex technical information into usable, easy-to-follow instructions. Working knowledge of learning management and enrollment management systems including Blackboard, Panopto, Slate, and PeopleGrove (CompMS, ELMS) Experience with nursing, medical, science education, or related fields (Preferred). Experience with staff training or faculty development activities (Preferred) 2-3 years related or equivalent combination of education and experience instructional design, education technologies, assessment platforms ​ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential personal characteristics include flexibility, initiative, creativity, and the ability and willingness to work cooperatively in an evolving technological environment The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.