Instructional Course Designer

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Instructional Course Designer Job Category Staff & Executive

• Project/Program Management/Planning Department IPO-Strategic Services Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Instructional Course Designer for Strategic Services, a department within the Rutgers division of Institutional Planning and Operations. This position will report to the Director of myPath Training and Employee Development.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Handles the design and development of creative, learner-centered, performance-based systems training programs, modules, and materials in multiple platforms including synchronous remote learning methodologies, blended classroom learning, interactive elearning, videos, webinars, database simulations, user manuals, job aides, facilitator guides, auxiliary practice, review, and resource materials.

• Determines the course structure and levels, documents, organizes, prioritizes, and schedules training requests within the divisional Learning Management System (LMS), and evaluates training assessments.

• Navigates within the LMS (Learning Management System) to become familiar with the training landscape.

• Designs and delivers systems training and employee development programs.

• Participates in routine needs assessments to identify systems training needs and programs that foster employee development, which includes identifying learning objectives, delivery techniques, and interactive learning activities.

• Identifies and resolves gaps or improvements to curriculum design.

• Liaises with IT and other departments, including subject matter experts, as necessary to collaborate on training projects.

• Remains current on trends in learning technology.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 05 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 66697.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 84422.000 Annual Maximum Salary 102147.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in instructional course design, curriculum/instructional development, instructional technology, or a related field.

• Two (2) years of experience in instructional course design within higher education or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver's license

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with clients effectively and efficiently to create quality training materials.

• In-depth knowledge of learning and instructional theories, practices, emerging technologies, and their applications, especially as they relate to adult learning.

• Ability to facilitate and present instructional materials; effectively communicate technical information to a nontechnical audience; and establish cooperative working relationships.

• Skilled in establishing and using effective methods of communication with internal and external staff, which entails understanding the importance of regular supervision, open, timely, and consistent communication with supervisor and the ability to escalate issues in a timely fashion.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook). Articulate Storyline and Camtasia, as well as various instructional technology media, including AV equipment and technology for webbased course design and delivery.

• Articulate 360 Suite (Storyline, Review and Rise, Camtasia, and SnagIt), as well as various instructional technology media, web-based course design, and AV equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

• Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1330 Posting Open Date 05/30/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Off Campus City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

33 Knightsbridge Rd.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in instructional course design, curriculum/instructional development, instructional technology, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have two (2) years of experience in instructional course design within higher education or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents