Website Saint Leo University
The learning designer works collaboratively with faculty, learning development specialists, and quality assurance personnel to design and develop media rich teaching and learning environments that engage learners utilizing appropriate learning theories, strategies and appropriate technologies.
In addition, they will provide consulting and design services to faculty in the development of transformative eLearning content for online and blended learning environments including the design and development of online courses using an innovative pedagogical model. This position is a hybrid position and will require some on campus workdays each week.
Job Description
Duties and Tasks
- Assist faculty in developing high-quality content, including curriculum mapping, audience analysis, and instructional material design.
- Foster a collaborative, collegial, and innovative learning design environment focused on excellence.
- Collaborate with departments and programs to support course and program goals through design and pilot projects.
- Create course development materials to support faculty in the development of their courses.
- Plan and execute engaging online and blended course designs.
- Develop and deliver workshops on online/blended course design.
- Create and maintain an online resource library for DIY course development.
- Offer individual consultations with faculty on course design.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning opportunities for faculty in DIY courses.
- Maintain clear communication with faculty and team members throughout course development.
- Collaborate in the development of multimedia materials like audio, video, simulations and other instructional materials and activities.
- Stay current on emerging educational technologies and share relevant resources with the CTLE team and faculty.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Master’s degree (preferably in instructional design) from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Previous work experience in Instructional Design.
- Successful track-record of planning and executing media rich course design.
- Understanding of trends in higher education, such as distance learning, adaptive learning, competency-based education, use of open education resources (OER), etc.
- Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
- Understanding of ADA compliance.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems.
- Experience with course development software (i.e. Articulate Storyline, Lectora).
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Skills:
- Lesson and curriculum planning skills.
- Strong instructional writing skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent social, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Basic HTML5 and CSS skills and knowledge preferred.
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Abilities:
- Pro-active approach to problem solving, constraints, and issues.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Positive attitude and the ability to encourage the same from team members.
- Demonstrated alignment to Saint Leo University’s core values of excellence, respect, integrity, stewardship, community and personal development.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
- FREE Tuition – Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity – Dependent of Employees*
- Generous Paid Leave – Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
- Eligibility based on meeting required service period
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