Instructional Designer

Weston Distance Learning
Full time
Design and Multimedia
United States
Hiring from: United States
U.S. Career Institute has over 40 years of experience as a postsecondary (and more recently as 9-12) distance education school providing quality, entry-level occupational training. We design and produce much of our content internally so we can prepare students for success as distance learners and graduates. Our content is written in a step-by-step, engaging style to help our students achieve stated outcomes. U.S. Career Institute is seeking a curriculum project manager/instructional designer to manage assigned content areas. While online teaching background is helpful, this is an instructional design position and will focus on content design and implementation. 

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Plan, design, and manage online course development and revision projects
  • Manage content area with an eye toward student persistence
  • Bring new program, design, and development ideas to the table
  • Ensure sound, engaging content
  • Identify and engage with qualified contractors (writers, subject matter experts, etc.)
  • Inform relevant company departments about new and revised courses/programs
  • Use WDL instructional design processes for quality content
  • Load and ensure quality LMS presentation of content
  • Organize eBook options for purchased textbooks
  • Produce content appropriate to the audience
  • Work with instructors and subject matter experts to enhance and improve existing content
  • Use reports to indicate student stop points to determine how to help students progress in their studies
  • Review student surveys and apply necessary revisions to the content as a result
Qualifications:
  • Must have instructional design experience in a postsecondary online environment (prefer at least 2 years)
  • Possesses broad knowledge of instructional development and design as well as instructional best practices (prefer at least 2 years)
  • Experience in designing, revising and editing curricula (prefer at least 2 years)
  • Project management experience (prefer at least 2 years)
  • Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task, set priorities and adapt to changes in priorities
  • Prefer master's degree in related fields (instructional design, curriculum development)
EOE. Salary is negotiable and depends on experience. The minimum starting hourly rate is $30. This is a full-time position with benefits. Benefits include: health and life insurance, paid vacation/sick/holiday, 401(k) investment options, flex plan and dental and vision insurance options. 
This position is limited to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. 
 

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