Associate Instructional Designer

Role Overview

• Collaborate with broader Instructional Design and Development team to support course maintenance operations.
• Apply instructional design principles to fix critical issues in courses.
• Analyze and assess course issues and apply appropriate and effective instructional strategies, tools, and assessments to resolve those issues.
• Ensure course content aligns with Excelsior’s course design standards, accessibility guidelines, and online learning best practices.
• Review and refine course content to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Collaborate with other instructional designers to enhance Excelsior’s course development methodologies and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of instructional design models (e.g., Backward Design, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
• Relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with best practices for online learning and adult education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• 1+ year’s experience designing and developing online courses for higher education (preferred).
• Experience developing courses for non-traditional, adult learners (preferred).

Benefits

• The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station)
• Mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities
• Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without multiple interruptions and noise.