Instructional Designer job at Olympic College

Located in the Olympic College Center for Learning Innovation, the Instructional Designer will work closely with faculty, the instructional design team, and accessibility personnel to advance Olympic College’s commitment to equity and inclusion through quality course design, accessible electronic materials, and thoughtful use of instructional technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and collaboration skills; prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision; facilitate complex and sensitive conversations with diplomacy and trustworthiness; and develop creative, accessible solutions for academic instruction and online learning.

The position reports to the Associate Dean for Learning Innovation.

• Provide consultation on quality course design, especially for web-enhanced, hybrid, and online courses to faculty and academic administrators.
• Apply inclusive, evidence-based learning theory and best practices to course design.
• Encourage skillful, student-centered use of the learning management system and instructional technologies; advise on the integration of a wide range of instructional technologies into course design to support student learning.
• Stay abreast of new developments in instructional design and technologies; evaluate developments with an eye toward closing equity gaps, improving support, and leveraging efficiencies.
• Share expertise with faculty and staff in the development of electronic materials in a variety of formats (text, image, audio, video, etc.); assist in checking materials for accessibility in compliance with state and federal laws and alignment with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as needed.
• Assist with the assessment of organizational, faculty, staff, and student needs and the development of materials, resources, and learning activities to meet those needs.
• Contribute to the Center for Learning Innovation’s strategic and operational planning, development of new services, support for initiatives and events, and program assessment.
• Collaborate with units across the college, including access services, IT, library, advising, and academic departments and divisions.
• Monitor student, faculty, and staff support requests and address or escalate them as needed using the appropriate channel.
• Advocate for accessible course design and electronic materials in meetings with individual faculty, academic departments, divisions, etc.
• Stay current with accessibility and copyright law as it applies to instructional design and online learning; work proactively to prohibit infringement of applicable laws and to advise stakeholders as appropriate.
• Document and communicate project plans and ongoing status to supervisor and key stakeholders.
• Participate in college councils, committees, and workgroups.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Evidence of instructional design expertise for online learning.
• Knowledge and application of WCAG and ADA standards.
• Instructional proficiency with Canvas and/or other major learning management systems (LMS)

• Community college teaching experience.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Canvas and DesignTools Experience
• Quality Matters Peer Reviewer Certification
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Be committed to the community college mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
• Work successfully with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate successfully with colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Demonstrate computer literacy skills, and appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services.
• Resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
• Meet deadlines.
• Understand complex oral and written instructions.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Maintain office files, records, and complete reports as required.
• Display strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Exhibit reliability and integrity in maintaining assigned work schedules and completing tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies, procedures, and services that affect eLearning and college programs.

Terms of Employment

This is a Full-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $67,047 to $73,752 annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here. Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter – in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.