EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Division: Academic Support & Assessment
Department: Online Education Services
Job title: Instructional Design Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Online Education Services
Supervises: None
Position type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting directly to the Director of Online Education Services, the Instructional Design Coordinator shall Work closely with contracted subject matter experts to design, develop, and update on-grounds, online, and blended courses. Develop and deliver training and documentation to a diverse population of online learners and educators to assist them in being successful users of online academic systems. This position requires frequent and effective written and oral communication, flexibility in adapting to the needs of changing instructional technology landscape (including cross-training with team members), and the ability to work successfully as part of a multi-site team.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with college instructors (subject matter experts) in the design, development and updating of online course according to established policies and standards.
• Collaborate with Online Education Services staff to deliver quality instructional content for college instructors.
• Collaborate with the Center for Teaching Excellence to promote and support the pedagogical initiatives of the college.
• Communicate and uphold the course design standards of the college.
• Support faculty in the use of the online course systems to develop and deliver courses.
• Participate in the quality assurance model for online courses as prescribed by the college.
• Develop and maintain tutorials and documentation for end-user systems supported by the college.
• Assist in the upgrading management and testing of the learning management system and other supported tools as necessary. 
• Complete and maintain appropriate training and certification for the course management system, course analytics, and other software and tools managed by Online Education Services.
• Provide support with analytics and outcomes assessment tools within the learning management system.
• Assist other members of the department in providing support for faculty and students as needed.
• Serve on appropriate committees that further online education goals within the college’s strategic plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience working in, developing in, or supporting a learning management system
• Two years curriculum development training and/or experience in the online environment.
• Knowledge of emerging trends as related to teaching and learning at a distance.
• Evidence of solid grounding in instructional design theory, adult learning theory, and professional development and implementation in a distance learning environment.
• Experience in integration technology in to the online environment and web-based instructional technologies.
• Experience in information retrieval and transfer.
•  Knowledge of the design and production of instructional media.
• Strong communication skills, affability, patience, and customer focus required.  This position will have contact with the public.
• Experience and aptitude for professional speaking and face to face training delivery.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design or related technical field.
• Must have experience with the development of curricular materials in a professional environment.
• Must have experience with current on-ground and online instructional technologies and their applications in community college classrooms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and background in the community college environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
 

SALARY RANGE:   $45,400.00-$56,700.00, actual salary will be commensurate with Education and Experience.
 

WORK SCHEDULE:
Must be able to work a variable schedule/varying hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours; as needed.
 

To Apply Submit:

• Kansas City Kansas Community College employment application online found at WWW.KCKCC.EDU, click on Services then select Employment Opportunities for a list of positions applying for.
• Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application (do not reference resume) and attach the required transcript (s).  Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the online application process.  Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites and must show degree awarded, course work, and conferral date. Official transcripts for all the degree (s) awarded must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of offer of employment.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• College screening committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate (s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring supervisor.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applicants that apply by November 8, 2018 will receive first consideration, the position will be open until filled.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

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