Instructional Course Designer

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Instructional Course Designer
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Development
Department	IPO-Strategic Services
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Instructional Course Designer for Strategic Services, a department within the Rutgers division of Institutional Planning and Operations. Reporting to the Director, myPath Training and Employee Development, this position is responsible for the design and development of creative, learner-centered, performance-based systems training programs, modules, and materials in multiple platforms including synchronous remote learning methodologies, blended classroom learning, interactive elearning, videos, webinars, database simulations, user manuals, job aides, facilitator guides, auxiliary practice, review, and resource materials. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Responsible for determining the course structure and levels, documenting, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling training requests within the divisional Learning Management System (LMS), and evaluating training assessments. Navigates within the LMS (Learning Management System) to become familiar with the training landscape. Designs and delivers systems training and employee development programs. Participates in routine needs assessments to identify systems training needs and programs that foster employee development. Needs assessments will include identifying learning objectives, delivery techniques, and interactive learning activities. Identifies and resolves gaps or improvements to curriculum design. Remains current on trends in learning technology.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	66697.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	84422.000
Annual Maximum Salary	102147.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in instructional course design, curriculum/instructional development, instructional technology, or a related field. A minimum two years of experience in instructional course design within higher education or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with clients effectively and efficiently to create quality training materials. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook. Proficiency in e-Learning rapid authoring tools such as Articulate 360 Suite, including Storyline, Review and Rise, Camtasia, and SnagIt, as well as various instructional technology media, web-based course design, and AV equipment. In-depth knowledge of learning and instructional theories, practices, emerging technologies, and their applications, especially as they relate to adult learning. Ability to facilitate and present instructional materials; effectively communicate technical information to a nontechnical audience; and establish cooperative working relationships. Liaise with IT and other departments, including subject matter experts, as necessary to collaborate on training projects. Skill in establishing and using effective methods of communication with internal and external staff, which entails understanding the importance of regular supervision, open, timely, and consistent communication with supervisor and the ability to escalate issues in a timely fashion.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	The position requires the regular use of a computer and expertise with the following software: Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook; Articulate Storyline and Camtasia, as well as various instructional technology media, including AV equipment and technology for webbased course design and delivery.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0726
Posting Open Date	03/27/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	33 Knightsbridge Rd

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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