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HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION


Position Classification Title: Instructional Designer,Ld
Position Classification Code: C5026
Job Family: Business, Accounting and Finance
Pay Level: 08
Exempt Status: Exempt
This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Purpose of Classification:
Under general supervision, plans, conducts and supervises assignments. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Plans and assigns staff for given projects or tasks and recommends changes to procedure. Leads the development, delivery, evaluation, and maintenance of excellent online courses. Lead with others existing processes and innovate ways to enhance and increase online instruction design practices.
Standard Duties:
Lead in the delivery of instructional design support services for faculty related to the effective design and use of educational technologies. Design exercises and activities in conjunction with course authors that enhance the learning process. Evaluate and approve new educational applications and software programs that would enhance course development and/or delivery from the faculty and/or student perspective. Review existing curriculum looking for areas of improvement and enhancement. Implement feedback provided by faculty related to course content changes and improvements. Research new innovations in both learning design and education. Lead in support initiatives to align course goals and educational activities and assignments. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of teaching and learning processes in educational settings (e.g. University, College, K-12, Continuing Education). Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures. Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise. Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment. Knowledge of computer security procedures and protocol. Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.
Records maintenance skills.
Demonstrated ability in instructional design related to producing and teaching quality online courses/workshops. Ability to provide course design related to building online courses efficiently with numerous instructors in a professional educational environment. Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot education technology applications. Ability to author technical documentation in paper, online, and video formats for the use of educational technology.
Minimum Qualifications:
   Education- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
   Experience- Five (5) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.
   Equivalency- None
   Certifications/License-
   Departmental Requirements-
   Special Requirements-