Instructional Designer Job

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

• Responsible for working with subject matter experts to develop supporting material (script, audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, etc.) for on-site and online training modules ensuring the integrity of course material through the design of clear writing of scripts, narratives, and storyboards.
• Maintained and update training documentation on course folders and the department training web pages.
• Use advanced software (Camtasia, Audacity, Acrobat, Photoshop, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word) to create and develop materials, job aids, and handouts to reinforce learning that is clear, concise, and accurate.
• Responsible for producing instructional and training materials including, but not limited to, audios videos, presentations, user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOP,) and handouts, as well as providing in-class and synchronous remote/online workshops, lectures, simulations, role plays, games, etc. to fulfill the department’s CLC needs as part of the Thriving Workplace Initiative (TWI) strategic plan.
• Primary Facilitator and Trainer for the CLC responsible for communicating and tracking training plans and development needs of department staff with an emphasis on engaging marketing to staff by providing necessary information about sessions through email, invitations, and pamphlets.
• Responsible for developing and creating engaging ways to train employees using role-playing and practical communication exercises utilizing blended learning approaches, including on-site and eLearning.
• Research and recommend new training methods and maintain an updated curriculum database and training records.
• Collaborate with Lead Coordinator to facilitate training sessions and workshops for external and internal users and staff, ensuring developmental knowledge metrics are delivered consistently. May indirectly supervise graduate student deliverables.

 

• • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Media or related field.

 

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience with instructional design techniques and methodologies for the development of course content.

• Knowledge of principles of adult learning and instructional design techniques and methods.
• Extremely well versed in application of design methodologies including but not limited to: ADDIE model, SAM, backward design, e-learning blueprint, and interactive learning experiences.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the collecting, compiling, and organizing of data and information retrieved from surveys and google data analytics
• Competency of Camtasia, Audacity, Photoshop, Snag-It, Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Competency with functionality of virtual software (i.e., Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form to collaborate and coordinate work with team members, and department internal and external customers.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, work independently, and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of construction/project management terminology and software a plus.

For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and a list of 3 professional references by March 16, 2023.

The salary range is $65,200 – $81,500.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.

Not Applicable to This Position

While position is not physically demanding, the incumbent must be able to perform well under strict deadlines. Position requires limited lifting of project drawings sets and boxes of project files. Incumbent should be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Position may be mentally taxing, requiring incumbent to move rapidly and easily from one assignment to another. Travel to construction sites may be needed which requires ability to navigate uneven surfaces. This position is telework eligible.

02/16/2023

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03/16/2023