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Job Offer: Instructional Designer, Online Programs:Villanova UniversityJob description:Instructional Designer, Online ProgramsTo view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on theView Detailslink below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to theApplicant FAQ's.Please see Special Instructions for more details.As a valued unit within the Office of the Provost and the larger Villanova community, the Office of Online Programs embraces an intentionally designed hybrid work schedule to ensure that all employees can enjoy the benefits of belonging to a vibrant campus community.Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of practices that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change! Why work at Villanova? » Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. » Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 ?Best Colleges? rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum. » We believe that an inclusive community fosters an knowledge and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events and employee resource groups » Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.
Posting DetailsDo you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's. Posting Details (Default Section)Posting Number:: 20244106S Position Title:: Instructional Designer, Online Programs Employment type:: Staff Job location:: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type:: Internal/External candidates Work Schedule:: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week: Department:: 981 - Internal Online Prog Mgmt Position Summary:: As our Instructional Designer for Online Programs, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing how we lgain in the digital age. Collaborating closely with our Learning practice team, you'll breathe life into online courses, crafting engaging practices that captivate and inspire learners across Villanova University and our campus. This is a hybrid function with the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week. The Instructional Designer will provide upfront consultation to faculty on the development, delivery, and presentation of instructional material within a course; including the exploration and demonstration of ways to enhance learning using instructional technologies. As faculty move through the course design and development process with our Learning practice team, the Instructional Designer will build the course in Villanova's Learning Management System, all according to detailed blueprints and in conjunction with our multimedia and technology specialist. This person will also host select end-user training to support University and faculty needs. Mission of The Office of Online Programs: The Office of Online Programs collaborates with the Villanova community to design, develop, and evaluate learning practices through a comprehensive human-centered and stakeholder-driven service approach. Vision of The Office of Online Programs: Broadening access to a Villanova education through online learning practices that grow with our constantly changing world. tasks and Job responsibilities:: » Partners with faculty and LXDs to explore, select and ultimately develop and revise innovative technology-enriched courses through the University's LMS. » With a cross-functional design team, engages in upfront faculty consultations to explore potential use cases of technological applications located on an initial needs assessment. » At the conclusion of the design process, the ID-OP will support the LXDs in the development phase by creating and producing the course in the LMS. » Activities include: » populating and formatting desired content, developing assessments in the LMS, designing interactive learning objects, etc. » Works closely with the multimedia team on the inclusion of any multimedia elements into the course and builds and coordinates timelines to ensure that the course development remains on schedule. » Works iteratively with the faculty member and the LXD to review draft versions of the course shell until finalized. » Conduct a quality assurance review and are responsible for ensuring all technology is operating efficiently and effectively in the final build. » Assume operational responsibility for courses that are duplicated and in need of minor updates each term in support of the OOP and university programs. » Engages in team activities that promote the effective use of technology, champions innovative technology applications and supports the development of best-in-class online courses. » Activities could include delivering group and individual trainings and consultations, engaging in strategic projects and researching/testing new instructional technologies (in conjunction with UNIT as needed). » Contributes to regular team process improvements to ensure operational success and adherence to designing ?the Villanova Way?. » Other tasks as assigned. Minimum Appropriate qualifications:: Formal Education » Bachelor's degree required. Work practice » At least two years of practice of development and building fully online educational courses in a learning management system. » Prior practice working in higher education is a highly preferred » practice in a multi-vendor computing environment. Specific Job Knowledge » Expert knowledge of building and designing courses in learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas, Desire2Learn). » practice working with Articulate, Rise and other authoring applications for creating interactive learning objects. » practice with software and hardware used in technology-located web conferencing software for online courses (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams), and other instructional technologies (e.g. blogs, wikis, Web 2.0 technologies, student response systems, etc.) » Knowledge of accessibility, WCAG 2.1, and universal design principles. » capability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with learning technologies software accessed through desktop and mobile devices (e.g., LMS, Zoom, Tablets, webcams). » Working knowledge of HTML or availability to lgain basic HTML for course formatting. » Familiarity with federal guidelines governing online education. Work expertise » Desire to work in a mission-driven, cross-functional, team-located environment with a commitment to process improvement. » Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - as this group includes faculty members and industry practitioners in all disciplines as well as other instructional and learning practice designers, multimedia production specialists, library professionals, and third-party vendors. » capability to understand and solve complex problems which require follow-up with both internal and external constituencies. » Excellent organizational expertise and attention to detail. » Strong technical troubleshooting expertise. » practice managing complex projects with limited resources. » Strong written, oral communication, interpersonal and collaborative expertise. » Adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a very fast-moving organizational environment. Superior design expertise and creative/innovative mindset. » Commitment to equity and inclusion as Information technology relates to the design of best in class courses. » Working knowledge of design thinking or availability to lgain design thinking as Information technology relates to multi-modal, stakeholder driven course design and development. Preferred Appropriate qualifications:: » Master's degree in instructional technology, instructional design or related field is a plus. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: : Special Message to candidates:: As a valued unit within the Office of the Provost and the larger Villanova community, the Office of Online Programs embraces an intentionally designed hybrid work schedule to ensure that all employees can enjoy the benefits of belonging to a vibrant campus community. Ignite Your Career at Villanova University! Whether undergraduate or graduate, faculty or staff, each community member brings with them a wealth of practices that enrich our University and shift our perspectives. As a part of this community, your work will improve lives and ignite change! Why work at Villanova? » Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others. » Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 ?Best Colleges? rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum. » We believe that an inclusive community fosters an knowledge and appreciation for diversity among our students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to address issues of equity and justice in a variety of ways including workshops, events and employee resource groups » Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more. Posting Date:: 07/29/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):: income Posting Information: : Commensurate with practice. income Band:: 15 Job Job Category:: exempt References NeededReferences NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 3 Maximum Number of References Needed: 3 Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity? » Indeed.com » Higheredjobs.com » Glassdoor » Chronicle Vitae » Academic Keys » PA CareerLink/JobGateway » Professional Affiliation/Trade Website » Diversity Association/Publication Website » Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication » Referred by a current employee » Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee » Heard about Information technology at a conference or career fair » Browsing the Villanova website » Cabrini University employee » Other » * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. 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