Immediately Need Instructional Design & Technology Specialist - School of Continuing Studies - Georgetown University in USA
Posted 2025-03-14
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job title: Instructional Design & Technology Specialist - School of Continuing Studies - Georgetown University
Company: Georgetown University
Job description: Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
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Instructional Design & Technology Specialist - School of Continuing Studies - Georgetown University
Georgetown?s seeks to foster a collaborative, innovative, and student-first culture shaped by Georgetown?s Jesuit heritage and values. SCS endeavors to be a center of innovation and growth within the University by introducing academic programs that respond to emerging and evolving needs in the economy and society. When you join our team at SCS, you become part of a thriving ecosystem of staff and faculty committed to inspiring students to seek something greater in their lives and careers.
Job Overview
The Instructional Design & Technology Specialist has an instrumental role in supporting SCS?s growing programs - online, on-campus, remote, and hybrid ? with not only with the instructional design of online, on-campus, remote, and hybrid courses and programs, but also focused on advancing the quality of course design, development, and implementation.
Work Interactions
- Daily interaction with the Director of Online Operations, staff /faculty from Academic Departments / Programs, and potentially student workers
- Weekly interaction with copywriters, graphic designers, A/V specialists, technologists, and CNDLS staff
- Weekly / Monthly interaction with the Dean?s Office, the Executive Director of Technology, System Manager, SCS Operations team, and University Information Services (UIS)
- Occasional interaction with external Consultants and/or Vendors
- On-time launch of SCS?s second round of programs
- Cost of development of online programs at or less than cost of working with CNDLS or any external party (vendor or consultant)
- Growth of enrollments in online programs that meets or exceeds projections
- Net contribution generated from online programs that meet or exceed projections
- Efficient operations and high-productivity from the in-house resources required to deliver our online programs ? complete design/implementation of 3-4 online courses per semester
- Student retention and completion rates that meet or exceed such rates in our on-ground programs
- National and International reputation for highest-quality online education
- Master?s degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, or related academic discipline or a Ph.D.
- 5 to 7 years of experience working at higher education institutions as an instructional developer designing/developing online courses and programs - including 3+ years of experience evaluating course development quality using an established rubric (e.g., Quality Matters, OLC Scorecard)
- Excellent understanding of instructional design principles, online pedagogy, learning theory, emerging brain / cognitive / learning science, the arts, and technology that influence design learning environments - coupled with experience applying this knowledge to real world projects
- Excellent learning design abilities and visual design sense ? ability to design and develop engaging and interactive online courses by drawing on a strong working knowledge of instructional design theories, methodologies, and best practices
- Ability to produce design documents, develop storyboards for learning experiences and environments, and rework content from faculty, SMEs, and outside content providers according to University design standards
- Demonstrated learning and continual professional development in emerging technologies in educational technology, pedagogy, and teaching and learning methodologies.
- Ability to research and recommend emerging technologies and instructional strategies to advance course development, faculty teaching, and student learning.
- Demonstrated experience and thorough knowledge in creating media based learning content (video, animations, images, interactives)
- Strong working knowledge of video, interactive video, multimedia, and course authoring software including Photoshop, Presenter, Articulate, Captivate, Audacity, Camtasia, etc.
- Demonstrated experience/skill working with using web conferencing, screen-casting, and/or other multimedia applications.
- Skills with web technologies such as HTML, XHTML, Javascript, and CSS
- Project Management certification (PMP)
- Quality Matters (QM) Certified Peer Reviewer/Master Reviewer
- Thorough knowledge of project management methods and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis and evaluation skills
- Excellent time management skills: ability to manage multiple projects, meet project deadlines, communicate well with all constituents, and work well in a team environment, as well as independently on projects
- Experience working in diverse teams and managing expectations
- Ability to communicate effectively, provide intelligent and persuasive guidance, and manage each development project to meet both deadlines and quality standards
- Strong analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills - including those needed to create and maintain positive interactions
- Face-to-face or online teaching/training experience
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Benefits:
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Location: USA