CeCE - Instructional Design II

Position Classification:

Regular, full-time, salaried, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

General Schedule:

Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Location:

This position is located at the University of Central Oklahoma’s main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. The role requires in-person presence to perform essential duties, including direct interaction with students, faculty, staff, and/or the public; access to campus facilities, systems, and resources; and participation in on-campus activities and events.

Position Overview:

The primary duty of this role is working directly with faculty to design, develop and manage online and hybrid courses. The role also works collaboratively to integrate current educational technologies, promote effective teaching strategies, and improve student learning experiences.

Job Duties:

• Plans, designs, and develop effective instructional materials that are functional, intuitive, informative and consistent with sound instructional design principles for online learning.
• Assists in the assessment of online teaching and learning.
• Works effectively in team environments to consistently meet established guidelines.
• Participates in a team that plans, prepares, and provides consulting services to faculty on course redesign and developing appropriate teaching/learning applications of technologies.
• Provides professional support and consultation to faculty in the selection, design, production, and implementation of instructional design techniques, including active learning methods.
• Assists in the design and implementation of evaluation procedures to assess effectiveness of different technologies.
• Assists in the development of training materials and workshops to assist faculty with learning about educational technology and instructional methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Education Technology or related field and 2+ years of equivalent work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education or Education Technology or related field. Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Primary training and skills in the development and delivery of instruction and instructional design.
• Knowledge and skills of theory and practice of teaching and learning, with a background in classroom instruction.
• Extensive secondary skills in technical systems and ability to develop a comprehensive overview of information technology, library and other instructional resources and personnel.
• Effective and appropriate communication skills with diverse audiences, including faculty, students, technologists, and support personnel.
• Ability to perform well in a team-based collaborative environment.
• Experience in project management, including managing time, establishing priorities, distributing responsibilities, and meeting milestones and deliverables.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing instructional resources with proven facilitation skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms.
• Attention to detail and solid follow-up skills.
• A strong ability to analyze data and develop reports or documentation.
• Ability to navigate learning management systems, particularly Desire2Learn Brightspace.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.