Website ECPI University
Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum.
ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.
Benefits of Employment
ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits to full-time employees, some of which are highlighted below:
- Tuition scholarship program available to full-time employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment
- Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans
- PTO and holiday pay
- 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions
- Part-time and Adjunct employees have a different list of benefits that can be provided when requested
The Instructional Development Manager is responsible for the design and development of new courses and revisions of existing courses, within assigned school of verticals. The role includes heavy emphasis on project management of internal departments and processes and works closely with external publisher partners; including scheduling of content development, training, and launch to ensure timely availability and deliver of high quality, effective course materials. Internally, this role collaborates with key stakeholders such as the program dean or associate dean, textbook manager(s), SMEs, instructional technologists, and faculty development to ensure seamless integration of quality content delivered through multiple modalities.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as internal and external project manager for new course development and for course revision processes, managing schedules, contractors, budgets and resources and communication channels to ensure implementation of quality content delivered within scope, timeline, and budget
- Design, create, and develop engaging online, on ground, and hybrid courses; manage projects to ensure timely delivery, effective use of department resources, and quality of deliverables in accordance to ECPI standards
- Collaborate with internal/external subject matter experts and other team members to design and update program curriculum
- Incorporate feedback from students, course evaluations, subject matter experts, employers, national workplace trends, and other departments to revise and modify courses as needed in collaboration with the program dean’s direction
- Use a variety of authoring tools to create interactive media and adaptive learning content and remain current with educational trends and technology, including development and delivery tools
- Provide timely training and information to appropriate departments to effectively and accurately launch new and revised courses
- Pilot new design tools, processes, and standards to establish best practices for the team
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of adult learning theory, learning styles, and adaptive learning techniques
- Strong technology skills, including the use of virtual desktop technology in the classroom
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education/Experience:
- Minimum two years higher education experience with a focus on distance learning
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Education or a related field. Master’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Three (3) years’ experience in the design and development of instructional materials, and proven success in leading a team of creative professionals in the timely completion of assigned projects to established levels of quality
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to manage multiple projects and align resources to ensure priorities are met
- Experience using Project Management application software
- Experience using a variety of learning management systems
- Proficiency in utilizing instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories
- Extensive interactive media development skills such as Adobe eLearning Suite, Camtasia, Articulate Studio and Storyline
ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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